Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 5th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams will be playing their first match of the season, and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the upcoming contest. The Titans had a tough run last season, finishing 8th on the points table, and will be eager to kick off this year on a strong note. Similarly, the Punjab Kings, who ended 9th, will be determined to start their campaign with a win. GT vs PBKS Match 5: Match Details Match: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Match 5, IPL 2025 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema Also Read | IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh Under Fire for Racist Remark on Jofra Archer GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats Total Matches 5 Won by Gujarat Titans 3 Won by Punjab Kings 2 Tied/NR 0 Last 5 Matches Result GT: 3, PBKS: 2 Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have faced each other five times in IPL history, with four of those encounters going down to the final over. In their most recent clash, the Titans emerged victorious by three wickets. GT vs PBKS: Team Preview for Match 5 Gujarat Titans (GT) Gujarat Titans made a sensational debut in the IPL, winning the 2022 season and reaching the final in 2023. However, their fortunes took a turn in 2024, finishing in 8th place. Determined to make a strong comeback this season, the team will rely heavily on their top-order batting. Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan will be crucial in leading the charge with the bat. On the bowling front, the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Washington Sundar are expected to play key roles in the team's success. Key Players of GT: Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada Punjab Kings (PBKS) Punjab Kings, who are still searching for their first title in IPL, have revamped their management and their captain. The team went all-in to buy Shreyas Iyer for INR 26.75 crores in the auction and he will lead the side. Alongside Iyer, Glenn Maxwell will be a crucial figure at the top of the order. On the bowling front, the team will rely heavily on the performances of Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Yuzvendra Chahal to make an impact this season. Key PBKS Players: Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Also Read | Watch: MS Dhoni’s 0.12s Stumping Dismisses Suryakumar Yadav Probable Playing XI for GT vs PBKS Match 5 GT Expected XI: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. Impact Subs: Mahipal Lomror. PBKS Expected XI: Shreyas Iyer(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod(wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Arshdeep Singh Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshk Pitch & Weather Report for GT vs PBKS Match 5 Pitch Report The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is a batting paradise and is unlikely to change during the game. The dry surface is likely to offer plenty of turn, making things interesting for both sides. Weather Report Tuesday is expected to be a hot day with clear skies, and rain won't be a concern. The temperature is likely to hover around 38°C, with humidity levels at about 19%. Conclusion Both teams have a history of close encounters, and this match promises to be just as exciting. With the pitch offering assistance to spinners, Gujarat Titans might have a slight edge in this contest.