The Gujarat Titans are all set to lock horns against the Punjab Kings in the fifth game of the Indian Premier League 2025, slated to take place on March 25. The two sides will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing IPL 2024 edition, with both sides failing to seal the playoffs spot.
The two teams will be looking to start their campaign with a win. However, fans are thrilled to see the players battle in this clash. Speaking about the same subject, here are the three player battles to watch out for in the GT vs. PBKS clash.
1. Shubman Gill vs. Arshdeep Singh

Star batter and GT skipper Shubman Gill had a fantastic run in the IPL 2023, but he failed to repeat his form in the IPL 2025. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to anchor the innings at the top order of the game. Gill has the ability to smack the boundaries in the power plays. However, Singh will be the one who will be aiming to disrupt the 25-year-old batter’s momentum in the game. The left-arm seamer has dismissed him twice in their recent eight IPL meetings and will be looking to thwart him.
2. Rahul Tewatia vs. Yuzvendra Chahal

Rahul is one of the best batters in the middle order of the game. Tewatia has been a power hitter for GT since IPL 2023. He has a strike rate of over 130 against leg spinners. On the other hand, Chahal will be the one who will be looking to dismiss him.
3. Shreyas Iyer vs. Rashid Khan

Iyer has been one of the best batters in cricket history and now sets to lead PBKS in the IPL 2025. However, Iyer has been the victim of the leg spinner, as it has been clearly evident in the international games. However, Rashid Khan has dismissed him thrice during their last 10 IPL meetings. Rashid Khan will be looking to pose a big threat to the newly appointed PBKS captain.
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