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GT vs DC Match Analysis

The Gujarat Titans will take on the Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 19, 2025, Match 35 of IPL 2025. With both teams looking to get important points, we should be in for an entertaining and competitive match.

Gujarat Titans have shown moments of brilliance this season but have struggled to find consistency. With a youthful core backed by experienced they possess a well-rounded squad. Their home advantage in Ahmedabad could prove crucial in this fixture.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have gained momentum in recent matches, with strong performances from their batting unit. With players like Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul in their ranks, they pose a serious challenge.

Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Team Preview & Squads

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill, the young and gifted opener, leads the Gujarat Titans with poise and confidence. Renowned for his graceful stroke play and keen cricketing intelligence, Gill has been a standout performer for GT. 

The Titans’ batting is anchored by Gill and supported by hard-hitting players like Jos Buttler and M Shahrukh Khan. Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia provide middle-order solidity and the ability to accelerate. The lineup is capable of posting big totals or chasing competitive targets.

GT boasts a formidable bowling lineup with Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada spearheading the attack. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna add pace and control, while Sai Kishore provides variety with his spin. 

In their last encounter with the Lucknow Super Giants (Match 26, April 12), the Gujarat Titans put up a respectable total of 180/6. M Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia were invaluable in the middle overs, allowing for a decent total to be set. Unfortunately, their bowlers weren’t able to defend that total and GT had to suffer a loss as LSG reached the total in 19.3 overs with the loss of six wickets. 

Gujarat Titans Squads

Gujarat Titans Squads

Shubman Gill (c), Rashid Khan, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Jos Buttler (wk), Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Jayant Yadav

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel has taken over the captaincy reins for Delhi Capitals this season. A seasoned campaigner, Axar brings valuable experience and a calm approach to leadership. His all-round capabilities provide balance to the side and tactical flexibility.

DC’s batting is led by the powerful pairing of Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul, with support from young talent like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Sameer Rizvi. Tristan Stubbs and Donovan Ferreira provide late-order fireworks. The lineup has a healthy mix of aggression and composure.

Mitchell Starc spearheads the pace attack, joined by Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan to form a potent fast-bowling trio. Complementing them are spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, who bring control and variation to the lineup. 

When Delhi Capitals played Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 on April 16, the Capitals produced a fantastic 188/5 due to an explosive innings from Fraser-McGurk. Rajasthan matched the total too, finishing 188/4, taking the match into a nail-biting Super Over. Delhi ended the Super Over to win the tense decider for what would be a memorable, dramatic and morale-boosting victory for Axar Patel’s team.

Delhi Capitals Squads

Delhi Capitals Squads

Axar Patel (c), Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep Yadav, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Darshan Nalkande, T Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Mohit Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

GT vs DC Outfield Report

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The pitch in Ahmedabad is generally favorable for batting, especially under lights. It provides reliable bounce and carry, which suits strokeplay well. However, as the match goes on, the surface tends to slow down slightly, offering spinners more assistance in the latter stages of the game.

The weather on April 19 in Ahmedabad is expected to be warm and dry, with temperatures around 34°C at the start of play. Humidity will remain moderate, with no chances of rain. Dew might play a role later in the match, aiding the team batting second.

The highest total recorded at this venue is above 220, while the lowest defendable total hovers around 140. Teams batting first generally aim for 180+ to feel safe. Chasing teams have had success under lights due to the flat pitch and dew factor.

Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, Gujarat Titans have had the edge, winning 3 matches compared to Delhi Capitals’ 2.

GT vs DC Prediction

According to cricket analysts, Delhi Capitals have a 56% chance of Winning.