Delhi Capitals Face Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Showdown

The IPL 2025 season heats up as Delhi Capitals prepare to face Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium. With both teams vying for playoff spots, this match promises to be thrilling. Delhi's strong start has been tempered by recent performance dips, while Gujarat rides high on the form of its star players. The pitch is known for high scores, and weather conditions seem favorable for play. Explore the team lineups and what to expect in this crucial encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 18, 2025, 12:51 IST

Match Preview: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans

In the final round of the league stage for IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals will host Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The two teams are set to clash in the second match of a doubleheader on Sunday. Following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the IPL was postponed for a week. The tournament resumed on May 17, but the initial match was interrupted by rain. All eyes are now on the upcoming match in Delhi, especially after recent rainfall in the area.

Current Form and Playoff Scenarios

Delhi Capitals have had a strong start, keeping them in contention for the playoffs, although their performance has dipped in the latter half of the season. Conversely, Gujarat Titans are riding high on the excellent form of their top three players. For DC, the best chance to secure a playoff spot is to win all three of their remaining matches this season, while GT needs just one more victory to advance.

Pitch Report for DC vs GT

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for producing high-scoring matches, with an average first-innings score of 215 this season. DC will aim to make it challenging for GT's top three batsmen. However, DC's batting has been inconsistent, and allowing favorable conditions for these batsmen could backfire.

Weather Conditions for the Match

Delhi's summer heat is in full swing, leading to extremely warm days. The weather has been unpredictable lately, with dust storms and occasional thunderstorms. A storm swept through the city the day before the match, which can be dramatic but typically lasts only a few minutes. The likelihood of rain disrupting the match appears low.

Delhi Capitals Squad

The Delhi Capitals team includes Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Ajay Yadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Sedikullah Atal, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvant Kumar L, and Madhav Tiwari.

Gujarat Titans Squad

The Gujarat Titans lineup features Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Ravi Shrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Barar, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, and Ishant Sharma.