🏏 Match Overview
The action continues in IPL 2025 as Gujarat Titans (GT) host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match No. 35 at the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 19 at 3:30 PM IST.
GT started the season slowly but quickly gained momentum with four consecutive wins. However, they were halted by a clinical Lucknow Super Giants side earlier this week. With a top spot within reach, the Titans will be determined to bounce back strong on home turf.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals are flying high under the leadership of Axar Patel. With five wins from six games, they sit comfortably at the top of the table. After a dramatic Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals, DC enter this match brimming with confidence and aiming to extend their dominance.
📊 Match Details
| Fixture | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals – Match 35, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Broadcast | Sports18 Network (TV), JioHotstar (App & Website) |
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🏟️ Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium
The pitch at Ahmedabad continues to be a batting paradise in IPL 2025. All three games at the venue this season have been won by teams batting first, with the average first-innings score hovering around 219. With afternoon heat and dry conditions, expect captains to prefer setting a target.
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | GT | DC | Tied | No Result | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches Won | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 2, 2022 | ||||
| Most-recent Fixture | April 24, 2024 |
While Delhi holds a slight edge in their head-to-head, GT will be keen to even the score on home turf.
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, R. Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Karun Nair
🌟 Players to Watch
🔥 Best Batter – Sai Sudharsan (GT):
With 329 runs from six innings at a blistering strike rate of 151.61, Sai Sudharsan is in prime touch. Expect fireworks if he gets going early.
🎯 Best Bowler – Kuldeep Yadav (DC):
Kuldeep’s 11 wickets at an economy of just 6.04 have been vital for DC. His spin in the middle overs could be the turning point once again.
🔮 Match Prediction
Ahmedabad’s trend of favoring teams batting first is likely to continue. Add the heat and pressure of a top-table clash, and it becomes a high-stakes game of momentum and nerve.
🧠 Today’s Prediction: Team batting first to win
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