
DC vs GT Match Preview
The match number 60 of IPL 2025 will be played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 18. Both the teams are in contention to qualify for the playoffs looking at their current standings. However, the table toppers GT are in a strong position and need just one win to confirm their place in top four.
On the other hand, DC haven’t looked in good touch in the second half after starting their campaign with four consecutive wins. They are currently at the fifth place in the points table with six wins and four losses. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 60th match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans.
DC vs GT Match Details
Match |
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 60 |
Venue |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Date & Time |
Sunday, May 18, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
JioHotstar (app and website) and Star Sports Network |
DC vs GT Pitch Report
The surface of the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi turned out to be batting-freindly in the last few years. However, it also provides some assistance to the spinners at times. Over the years, teams batting first have won 45 times, while teams batting second have won 47 times, while one match has ended in a no result at this venue in the IPL history. The average first innings total in the league here is 168.
GT vs DC Head-to-Head Stats and Records
Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans have locked horns six times in the IPL history so far. Out of these six matches, both DC and GT won three matches each.
Matches played |
6 |
DC won |
3 |
GT won |
3 |
GT vs DC Recent Team Performances (most recent from left to right)
GT (Last five matches) | Win | Win | Loss | Win | Win |
DC (Last five matches) | NR | Loss | Loss | Win | Loss |
DC vs GT Probable Playing XIs
GT: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kulwant Khejroliya, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
DC: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi , Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
DC vs GT IPL 2025 Full Squads
DC: Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, KL Rahul, Axar Patel (c), Sameer Rizvi , Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Vipraj Nigam, Manvanth Kumar L, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Sediqullah Atal, Mustafizur Rahman
GT: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler (wk), Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj, Dasun Shanaka
DC vs GT Toss Prediction
DC vs GT Toss Prediction: Winner expected to opt for bowling first
Teams winning the toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium often prefer to bowl first due to the batting-friendly conditions and predictable pitch behavior. The dew factor in evening matches makes it harder for bowlers later, favoring the chasing side. Historical success in chasing further supports this strategy.
DC vs GT Toss History (Last 5 Years)
Toss Winners Opt To | Bowl First 81% |
Team Bowling First | Win 53.33% |
DC vs GT Predicted Top Batters
Shubman Gill: GT skipper Shubman Gill is among the leading run scorers in the ongoing IPL season and also has been in great form with the bat in the last few matches. The opening batter has amassed 508 runs from 11 matches in IPL 2025 so far at an average of 50.80 and a strike rate of 152.55 hitting five half-centuries.
KL Rahul: KL Rahul has been a constant run getter for DC this year and is among the leading run scorers of the season He has showed great form with the bat this year amassing 381 runs in 10 matches at an average of 47.62 with three half-centuries.
DC vs GT Predicted Top Bowlers
Prasidh Krishna; Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is currently the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2025 and has been a constant performer for GT this year. The right-arm pacer has taken 20 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 16.45 and an economy rate of 7.65
Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep Yadav has constantly performed for DC this year and among the leading wicket-takers for the franchise in the ongoing season. The leg-spinner has taken 12 wickets from 11 matches so far.
Today Cricket Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: DC to win the toss
Scenario 1: DC opt to bat first
1st innings prediction: DC to post 175-185 runs
Match Prediction: GT to win
Scenario 2: DC opt to bowl first
1st innings prediction: GT to post 200-210 runs
Match Prediction: GT to win
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