IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Choose to Bowl First Against Punjab Kings at NaMo Stadium
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Synopsis
On March 25, the Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match marks a new chapter for Punjab, with Shreyas Iyer leading for the first time and Ricky Ponting as the new head coach.
Key Takeaways
- Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings for the first time.
- Ricky Ponting is the new head coach for Punjab.
- Gujarat Titans retained their core players.
- Dew could influence the match conditions.
Ahmedabad, March 25 (NationPress) The Gujarat Titans have emerged victorious in the toss, opting to bowl first against the Punjab Kings during Match 5 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the Narendra Modi Stadium today. This match signifies the start of a new chapter for the Punjab Kings, with Shreyas Iyer leading the squad for the first time after guiding Kolkata to triumph in the 2024 season, under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting.
“I prefer to bowl. I thrive on the challenge of chasing. There are many familiar faces in the team. With Ricky (Ponting) on board, we need to foster unity and synergy. We have an abundance of all-rounders, which gives us plenty of options. As we bat first, our lineup includes just one spinner and three seamers,” stated Iyer during the toss.
While Punjab has enacted a significant overhaul, bringing in proven match-winners and familiar faces, having entered the mega auction with the highest budget among all teams, the Gujarat Titans have maintained their core team, with a few key additions. All eyes will be on the team to see how the 2023 champions perform in this new season, especially after finishing eighth in 2024.
“The pitch is favorable for cricket. Dew could play a crucial role. It’s important to consider that. Chasing big targets is feasible. Our preparation has been thorough, and we believe our bowling attack is strong. We feel privileged to compete on such a grand stage,” commented Gujarat captain Shubman Gill at the toss.
Playing XIs:
Gujarat Titans: 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.
Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Ishant Sharma, Anuj Rawat, Washington Sundar.
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Subs: Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod
