IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Playing XI vs Punjab Kings

IPL 2025:Gujarat Titans Playing XI Against Punjab Kings | GT vs PBKS

After an explosive start to the IPL 2025 with two matches, the upcoming match between the Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings is expected to deliver the same level of excitement. After appointing Shubhman Gill as the new captain last year, Gujarat didn't performed well, finishing the season in 8th place with only 7 wins out of the 15 matches played, while losing the others. For this season, the Gujarat Titans have acquired some big names and will be starting their campaign against the Punjab team on 25th March. This article will discuss their playing XI for the upcoming match.

After the departure of title-winning captain Hardik Pandya last season, Shubman Gill was promoted to captain of the team. Following an average season, Gujarat expected to make a strong comeback with new star players like Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada. The team will play a total of 14 group-stage matches this season, starting against PBKS in Ahmedabad.

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Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings

Top Order

For the top order, Gujarat Titans have Jos Buttler and captain Shubman Gill. Josh Buttler is one of the most consistent batters in the Indian Premier League and also won the Orange Cap in IPL 2022. On the other hand, Shubman is coming off a great performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for India, where he played a monumental role in India's title victory. He is expected to be one of the key contenders to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. For the third position, Sai Sudarshan is expected to bat for Gujarat Titans.

Middle Order

In the middle order, Gujarat Titans have three key batters and all-rounders: New Zealand's Glenn Philips, and Indian all-rounders Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia. Both Indian all-rounders are known for their hitting ability at the end of the innings, changing the direction of the match in just a few overs. These two batters could be monumental for Gujarat Titans' campaign in the upcoming season

Lower order

In the lower order, Gujarat Titans will have Indian bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar and Afghani Rashid Khan. Sundar has proven himself multiple times with his batting performance, while Rashid Khan is also known for his hitting abilities.

Bowlers

The bowling side of Gujarat Titans features a pace attack, including South African Kagiso Rabada, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. All three players from the Gujarat Titans consistently compete in international cricket and will bring valuable experience to the IPL season. The spin department will be led by one of the modern day’s best spinners Rashid Khan along with Washington Sundar

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