Delhi Capitals (DC) will lock horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 PM IST.
GT are on the brink of playoff qualification with 16 points from 11 matches. A win here would officially secure their place in the top four. Their top order, led by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, has been in tremendous form, while their bowling attack—spearheaded by Prasidh Krishna—has made consistent breakthroughs.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals find themselves in a must-win situation. With 13 points from 11 games, they need two wins from their final three matches to stay in the playoff race. DC have struggled at home this season and continue to battle injuries and squad changes. While Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs have returned, the absence of Mitchell Starc remains a major blow.
Both teams are under pressure for different reasons, and this evening clash could be a thriller as the tournament heads toward its business end.
📊 Match Details – DC vs GT, Match 60, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans |
| Date | Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Live Broadcast | JioStar Network & JioHotstar App/Website |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Delhi pitch has been a bit unpredictable this season. Traditionally a batting-friendly surface, recent games have seen the pitch slow down, making stroke play more challenging. Spinners and slower bowlers could play a key role. Dew might be a factor in the second innings, so teams are likely to bowl first after winning the toss.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 165–180
📌 Chasing Advantage: Moderate – toss-winner likely to bowl first
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – DC vs GT
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won by DC | 3 |
| Matches Won by GT | 3 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | April 2, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | April 19, 2025 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (WK), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Tristan Stubbs, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
💥 Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
💥 Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
🌟 Probable Best Performers
⭐ Best Batter: Shubman Gill (GT)
GT skipper Shubman Gill has been in elite form this season. With 508 runs at an average of 50.80 and a strike rate over 150, Gill has anchored the innings beautifully for the Titans. Another top knock could take him closer to the Orange Cap.
🔥 Best Bowler: Axar Patel (DC)
While not among the leading wicket-takers, Axar Patel’s economical spells have been vital for DC. The left-arm spinner has kept things tight in the powerplay and middle overs and will be key to containing GT’s explosive batting lineup.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win DC vs GT?
Gujarat Titans enter this clash with strong momentum and a more settled squad. Delhi Capitals, battling injuries and inconsistent home form, will need something special to stay in the playoff race.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Team bowling first to win the match
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