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GT vs PBKS Live: GT’s batting lineup

As for team dynamics, Gujarat Titans’ batting strength will rely on a solid start from Shubman Gill and England’s wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, who will be looking to bounce back from recent poor form. The middle-order will be in the hands of West Indian Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan, with all-rounders Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Mahipal Lomror expected to contribute.

GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live: Gill, Iyer carrying CT 2025 form

Both Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are in great form, having played crucial roles in India’s Champions Trophy-winning campaign in Dubai earlier this month. Iyer finished as India’s top run-scorer in the Champions Trophy with 243 runs in five games, while Gill also struck a century in the opening match against Bangladesh and contributed significantly to India’s triumph.

GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live: Redemption time for GT and Gill

Shubman Gill, who is the vice-captain of India’s ODI team, endured a tough season as GT captain, with the team finishing in 8th spot in 2024 after a title win and runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2023 under Hardik Pandya.

GT vs PBKS Live: Will Iyer change PBKS’ fortunes

The Punjab team reached the semifinals in 2008 and made it to the final once in 2014, but despite numerous squad changes and leadership shifts, they have failed to break into the top 5 in the last four editions, even after rebranding to Punjab Kings from Kings XI Punjab. However, with Iyer at the helm, Punjab has a captain with proven leadership credentials. He will also reunite with coach Ricky Ponting at Punjab, providing the ideal platform to make a fresh start.

GT vs PBKS Live: New journey for PBKS

Skipper Shreyas Iyer will lean on his captaincy credentials as he looks to turn around the fortunes of perennial underperformers Punjab Kings in this IPL. Iyer enjoyed huge success leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title last year, four years after guiding Delhi Capitals to the 2020 IPL final, and now faces the challenge of ending Punjab’s 18-year-long wait for their maiden IPL title.

GT vs PBKS Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2025, Match No-5, between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, straight from the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. Stay tuned for all the live updates.