IPL 2025: In the fifth match of IPL 2025, the Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at their home venue in Ahmedabad, promising an exciting encounter. Let us examine some noteworthy statistics and match-ups: Of the five matches contested between Gujarat and Punjab to date, four have reached the final over, highlighting the thrilling nature of their clashes. Gujarat has emerged victorious in three of these encounters, while PBKS has claimed two wins.
Battle of two spinners also
This match will also feature two renowned spinners in the IPL. According to the wicket-takers list from IPL 2023, Varun Chakravarthy leads with 41 wickets, followed by Yuzvendra Chahal with 39 and Rashid Khan with 37. Both spinners play crucial roles for their respective teams and possess the capability to influence the outcome of the match significantly.
Arshdeep Singh’s poor record
This season, GT has introduced a new opening partnership with Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, both eager to establish a strong foundation during the powerplay. Punjab’s key bowler, Arshdeep Singh, has a strike rate of 150 against Buttler, while Gill’s is 126. Gill will aim to enhance his strike rate against his Punjab counterpart. Notably, Arshdeep has dismissed both batsmen only once in T20 matches, and he will be keen to improve this statistic.
Glenn Maxwell is recognized for his aggressive batting during the middle overs, whereas Rashid Khan is celebrated for his economical bowling. In 15 T20 innings against Maxwell, Rashid has maintained a strike rate of just 117, while Maxwell has been dismissed three times by him. If Rashid continues this trend, it could prove challenging for Maxwell to score runs in the middle overs.