GT vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will the surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play for today's match
Punjab Kings have struggled in recent seasons, failing to reach the top five in the last four editions. Their best IPL result came in 2014, when they were runners-up, and in 2018, when they reached the semifinals.
Iyer’s appointment as captain marks a fresh approach for the team, bolstered by his reunion with coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he has previously found success. Both Iyer and Shubman Gill head into this match in excellent form following their performances in India’s recent Champions Trophy win in Dubai. Iyer topped the run-scoring charts with 243 runs in five matches, while Gill impressed with a century against Bangladesh.
The Gujarat Titans, who clinched the IPL title in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023, struggled under Gill’s leadership last season, finishing eighth. Looking to bounce back, the Titans have assembled a strong squad, with Gill and Jos Buttler opening the batting and a solid middle order featuring Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan. Their depth is further strengthened by the all-round skills of Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Mahipal Lomror.
GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has hosted 25 IPL matches, with the team batting second winning 15 of them. Based on this statistic, the captain winning the toss would likely choose to bowl first.
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During the pre-match press conference, Gill suggested a target of 240-260 runs, indicating another high-scoring game this season.
In the most recent match at this venue, Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting first, RCB posted 172, but RR chased it down with ease, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal's