In thrilling encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to host Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The contest will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi find themselves in a must-win situation as they prepare to host GT in a high-stakes encounter. After a promising start to their campaign, Delhi’s season has taken a sharp downturn, with just one win in their last five matches. Their batting lineup has struggled to find rhythm, especially at the top, where the lack of consistent starts has hurt them badly. The absence of explosive opener Jake Fraser-McGurk is a significant blow to their chances of setting or chasing big totals. Compounding their problems is the unavailability of pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, whose absence leaves a notable gap in their bowling attack. Against a well-balanced Gujarat side, Delhi will need to rediscover their form quickly to stay alive in the tournament.
Gujarat, in contrast, are riding a wave of momentum. With 16 points already in the bag, they are firmly placed in the playoff race. Their top-order has been firing on all cylinders, providing the platform for commanding performances. In the bowling department, Mohammed Siraj has led with aggression and control, anchoring an attack that has proven effective across conditions. With both form and confidence on their side, Gujarat will aim to keep their winning run intact and tighten their grip on a top-four finish.
DC vs GT Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 6| DC won: 3 | GT won: 3| No result: 0
DC vs GT Match Details
- Date and Time: May 18, 7:30 pm IST/2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch favours batters, offering plenty of boundary-scoring opportunities due to its dry conditions and relatively short boundaries. Furthermore, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to dry out even more, providing advantageous conditions for spin bowlers. Consequently, it is a common strategy for teams winning the toss to opt to bat first, with the aim of posting a formidable total and effectively defending it.
DC vs GT Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, KL Rahul
- Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shubhman Gill, Tristan Stubbs, Faf du Plessis
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam
- Bowlers: Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
DC vs GT Dream11 Prediction Captain & Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Sai Sudharsan (c), Shubhman Gill (vc)
- Choice 2: KL Rahul (c), Jos Buttler (vc)
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DC vs GT Dream11 Prediction backups
Rashid Khan, Ashutosh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Porel
DC vs GT Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 18, 07:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari
Gujarat Titans: Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jos Buttler (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Nishant Sindhu, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shubman Gill (c), Washington Sundar
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