Buttler Takes on Maxwell as Titans Face a Revamped PBKS in IPL 2025 Opener IPL 2025 Preview: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – A Fresh Start and a Powerplay Push Overview As IPL 2025 kicks off, Punjab Kings (PBKS) embrace their usual mantra of a new beginning. After retaining just Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh from IPL 2024, and securing Arshdeep Singh and Harpreet Brar at the mega auction, PBKS have rebuilt their squad under new head coach Ricky Ponting. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans (GT) stick with continuity, banking on captain Shubman Gill, the genius of Rashid Khan, and new firepower in Jos Buttler, while aiming to boost their sluggish powerplay from last season. Punjab Kings: A New Era Under Ponting and Iyer Ponting’s ambition is bold: to craft “the greatest Punjab Kings team” yet. With Shreyas Iyer, a title-winning captain from KKR in 2024, at the helm, PBKS have a promising foundation. The middle order boasts Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, while Lockie Ferguson and Yuzvendra Chahal bolster the bowling. Despite this potential, PBKS’s history of underachievement looms large—will this be the year they finally shine? Probable XI: Prabhsimran Singh, 2. Josh Inglis (wk), 3. Shreyas Iyer (capt), 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Harpreet Brar, 10. Vijaykumar Vyshak, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Yuzvendra Chahal Key Dilemma: Should PBKS pick Josh Inglis or Azmatullah Omarzai as their fourth overseas player? Inglis offers batting stability, but Omarzai adds bowling depth, potentially pushing Priyansh Arya to open alongside Prabhsimran. Gujarat Titans: Powerplay Focus and Bowling Strength GT’s core remains intact with Gill, Rashid Khan, and Rahul Tewatia, but the addition of Jos Buttler and a revamped pace attack—Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna—adds intrigue. Gill’s goal is clear: “maximise the powerplay” after a dismal 7.41 runs per over last season. His own strike rate of 131.08 in the powerplay needs a lift to match his ambitions for GT and India. The middle order looks fragile, but GT’s bowling might just carry them through. Probable XI: Shubman Gill (capt), 2. Jos Buttler (wk), 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. R Sai Kishore, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Prasidh Krishna Spotlight Players Jos Buttler (GT): A T20 powerhouse with a strike rate near 150 since 2024, Buttler’s two IPL 2024 hundreds make him vital for GT’s powerplay push. Glenn Maxwell (PBKS): Back for his third stint with PBKS, Maxwell’s recent BBL form (325 runs at 186.78) signals a potential return to his 2014 peak (552 runs). Key Stats Gill dominates at Narendra Modi Stadium with 1079 T20 runs (avg. 71.93, SR 163.23). Rabada and Rashid topped the wicket charts in SA20 earlier this year. Rashid (8.94) and Chahal (9.00) excel in death overs, trailing only Bumrah and Pathirana. Inglis strikes at 149.09 vs pace and 145.74 vs spin. Pitch and Conditions The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch remains unpredictable. IPL 2024 saw low scores (GT’s 89 vs DC) and high chases (two 199+ totals chased, including by PBKS). Chasing teams won 6 of 8 games here last season, suggesting a slight edge for the side batting second. Summary PBKS enter IPL 2025 with a revamped squad and high hopes under Ponting and Iyer, leaning on Maxwell and Stoinis for fireworks. GT, meanwhile, blend familiarity with fresh faces like Buttler, aiming to fix their powerplay woes with a fearsome bowling unit. The clash at Ahmedabad promises a battle of strategy and star power—can PBKS break their trophy drought, or will GT’s bowling edge prevail? Upcoming Fixtures: GT: Mumbai Indians (home), RCB (away), SRH (away) PBKS: LSG (away), RR (home), CSK (home) #lsg #csk #rr #rcb #rcbvssrh #srh #gtvspbks #gujratvspunjab #RCB #Royal

GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2025: Predicted Playing XI for Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, Impact Player Choices, and Complete Squads GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Fantasy Teams, Predicted Playing XI, and Squads for Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Match in Ahmedabad Published: March 25, 2025, 07:00 IST, Chennai Source: Team Sportstar Read Time: 2 Minutes The Gujarat Titans will take on the Punjab Kings in an exciting IPL 2025 clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Here’s a breakdown of the predicted lineups, Dream11 fantasy picks, and full squads for both teams. Predicted Playing XI Gujarat Titans (GT) Batting First: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Anuj Rawat, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna Bowling First: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj Impact Player Options: Anuj Rawat / Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore, Shahrukh Khan, Arshad Khan Punjab Kings (PBKS) Batting First: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh Bowling First: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh Impact Player Options: Nehal Wadhera / Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Kuldeep Sen GT vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Team Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Prabhsimran Singh Batters: Shubman Gill (Captain), Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya (Vice-Captain) All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj Team Breakdown: GT 4 | PBKS 7 Credits Left: 10 Backup Players: Kagiso Rabada (GT), Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS), Sai Sudharsan (GT), Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) Full Squads Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj Punjab Kings: Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Praveen Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur Match Preview Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, will rely on their strong batting lineup featuring Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan, complemented by the bowling prowess of Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, with stars like Glenn Maxwell and Shreyas Iyer, aim to dominate with a balanced mix of aggressive batsmen and versatile all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen. The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is expected to offer something for both batters and bowlers, making this an intriguing contest. Summary This IPL 2025 matchup between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings promises excitement with top-tier talent on display. GT’s predicted XI blends experience with flair, while PBKS counters with a dynamic lineup. For Dream11 enthusiasts, key picks include Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Glenn Maxwell, with bowlers like Rashid Khan and Arshdeep Singh likely to shine. Check the full squads and Impact Player options to finalize your fantasy team for this Ahmedabad showdown! #gtvspunjab #gtvspbks #gt #pbks #Gujrat #Punjab #gujratvspunjab #live Match #liveipl #ipl #iplt20