IPL 2025 GT vs PBKS: Ahmedabad Pitch report, Narendra Modi Stadium's stats

The Narendra Modi Stadium tends to favour teams batting second, as seen from the 36 IPL matches played there - teams chasing have won 20 times compared to the 15 victories for teams batting first

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Gujarat Titans's skipper Shubman Gill won tthe toss and opt to bowl first in their IPL 2025 campaign opener match against Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday.  Check IPL 2025 Match 5: GT vs PBKS live score, match updates and full scorecard here

Here are the Impact substitutes for both the teams: 

Gujarat Titans Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Ishant Sharma, Anuj Rawat and Washington Sundar 

Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod

Playing 11 of both the teams

Gujarat Giants (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna 

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Here's what both the captains said at the toss:

Shubman Gill, GT captain: We will bowl first. It is a good cricketing wet. There is some dew here. Just keeping it in mind. Dew is a big factor here. Big targets can be chased down. Preparation has been amazing. We have our bases covered. The bowling attack is good. Very fortunate to play at the biggest stage of the world. 

 Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain: I would have loved to bowl. I am always some one who loves a chase. Take the challenge. there are so many familiar faces around. There is ricky. You need unity and synergy in the team. We have got a lot of all-rounders in the team. We are spoilt for choices. Since we will be batting first, we have only one spinner and three seamers.

 

Both GT and PBKS suffered a disappointing season in IPL 2024, as they finished at eighth and ninth spot in the points table respectively. However, they have both revamped their sides with some new faces after the mega auction for IPL 2025. GT will now have premium players like Jos Buttler and Md Siraj with them this season, while PBKS will be led by the winning skipper of last season, Shreyas Iyer. Now, before the two teams start their campaign in Ahmedabad, let us take a look at what the wicket is expected to offer them and also some interesting stats of IPL from the venue. 

 

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch report for GT vs PBKS IPL 2025

 

The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, often resulting in high-scoring games. The average first-innings score hovers around 200, with the pitch offering consistent bounce. While pacers can extract some early movement, the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners into play. The hard and dry surface provides a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. With clear skies expected, fans can anticipate an exciting match. Despite the pitch slowing down in the second innings, captains may still prefer to chase, considering the historical success of teams batting second here.

 

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: IPL T20 stats

 

Recent match at Narendra Modi Stadium

 

The last time an IPL match was organised at Narendra Modi Stadium, it was Rajasthan Royals taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the eliminator of IPL 2024. In the match, RCB, while batting first with the help of cameos from Virat Kohli (33), Rajat Patidar (34), and Mahipal Lomror (32), put up a challenging total of 172 for 8 on the board. In reply, RR, with the help of Yashasvi Jaiswal (45) and Riyan Parag (36), chased down the target with six balls and four wickets to spare and booked their place in Qualifier Two of that season. 

 

GT’s record at Narendra Modi Stadium

 

Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a decent run at Narendra Modi Stadium, winning 9 out of their 16 matches played at the venue.

 

Other key stats for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

 

The Narendra Modi Stadium has witnessed several memorable IPL performances. 

• The highest team score at the venue was set by Gujarat Titans (GT), scoring 233 for 3 against Mumbai Indians in 2023. Conversely, the lowest total recorded was also by GT, bowled out for just 89 against Delhi Capitals in 2024.
• Shubman Gill leads the run charts at the stadium, amassing 953 runs, while Mohit Sharma has taken the most wickets, claiming 29 scalps.
• Gill also holds the record for the highest individual score at the venue, smashing 129 against Mumbai Indians in 2023.
• On the bowling front, Mohit Sharma's 5 for 10 against Mumbai Indians in 2023 stands as the best performance.
• The stadium tends to favour teams batting second, as seen from the 36 IPL matches played there — teams chasing have won 20 times compared to the 15 victories for teams batting first, with one match ending in a tie.

   

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