With the IPL 2025 playoff race entering the final stretch, Delhi Capitals host Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. A win will be enough for GT to secure a spot in the playoffs. For Delhi, they need to win all three, starting with the match against GT, to remain in playoff contention. A loss would be disastrous and could knock them out if other results don’t go their way. With Mitchell Starc deciding not to return for the remaining matches, DC’s bowling attack too has been depleted.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 60, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: May 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App, Star Sports Network
DC vs GT Match Preview
Delhi Capitals, with Axar Patel as their skipper, seem to have had an up-and-down season. After a great start of four wins in a row, they significantly underperformed in the second half of the season, ending up fifth on the table with a record of six wins and four losses. This match is important in trying to secure a playoff spot.
Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, Gujarat Titans have remained a tough competitor, sitting at the very top of the leaderboard. A single win for GT is enough to confirm their playoff spot. With such a balanced team, they are sure to be a hard challenge. This match at Arun Jaitley Stadium will see if DC can utilize the home advantage to take down the Titans.
Recent Form
- Delhi Capitals: NR L L W L: DC started IPL 2025 strongly but have struggled recently, losing two consecutive home games. Their batting relies heavily on KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, while Kuldeep Yadav has been a standout bowler. A recent 38-run loss to GT exposed their middle-order vulnerabilities. In their last five matches, DC have won only once.
- Gujarat Titans: W W L W W: GT have been in top form, winning four of their last five matches. Their top order, led by Shubman Gill (508 runs) and Sai Sudharsan, has been prolific. With Jos Buttler also in top form, their Top 3 has shouldered the entire batting responsibilities. Prasidh Krishna (20 wickets) leads the bowling attack.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch has been batting-friendly in recent IPL seasons, with an average first-innings score of 168. The surface offers good pace and bounce, favoring stroke-makers, but spinners can find assistance as the game progresses. Teams chasing have a slight edge, with 47 wins compared to 45 for teams batting first in IPL history at this venue. Expect a high-scoring game, with scores above 180 likely if the top order fires. The dew factor in evening matches often makes bowling second tougher, prompting captains to bowl first upon winning the toss.
DC vs GT Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches: 6
- Delhi Capitals Wins: 3
- Gujarat Titans Wins: 3
- At Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC and GT share a 1-1 result in Delhi.
Predicted Playing 11
Delhi Capitals
Mitchell Starc is ruled out for the season. With Faf du Plessis rejoining the squad, he is set to open with KL Rahul. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s is also out.
- Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar/Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav
- Impact Player: T Natarajan/ Karun Nair
Gujarat Titans
GT are likely to stick with their unchanged XI, with Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler in top form. With Kagiso Rabada also back, he will continue. Gerald Coetzee could be benched for Rabada.
- Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
- Impact Player: Kulwant Khejroliya/ Prasidh Krishna
DC vs GT Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans enter as favorites due to their superior form and balanced squad. Their top-order trio of Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler has consistently delivered, while Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan form a lethal bowling unit. DC, despite home advantage, face challenges with Starc’s absence and inconsistent middle-order performances.
The batting-friendly pitch and potential dew favor the chasing side, giving GT an edge if they field first. DC’s hopes rest on KL Rahul’s anchoring and Kuldeep Yadav’s spin, but GT’s depth and momentum make them likely winners.
- Win Probability: Gujarat Titans 60%, Delhi Capitals 40%
- Predicted Outcome: Gujarat Titans to win by 5–7 wickets or 10–20 runs, depending on the toss and chase.
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