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GT vs DC, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Choose to Bowl First, Rabada to Return Soon
Date: April 19, 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, Match 35, IPL 2025
Toss Update: Gujarat Opt to Bowl First
In a crucial IPL 2025 clash, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. The intense heat in Ahmedabad played a key role in the decision. Gill also confirmed that Kagiso Rabada, currently in South Africa for personal reasons, is likely to return within ten days.
DC Drop Jake Fraser-McGurk
Delhi Capitals (DC) made a bold move by dropping Jake Fraser-McGurk, who had featured in all six previous games. So far, he has managed only 55 runs at a strike rate of 105.76, with a best score of 38. Additionally, Faf du Plessis remains unavailable due to injury.
Axar Patel, DC captain, said he also considered bowling first but chose to bat because of the weather. Meanwhile, Abishek Porel will open the innings alongside Karun Nair and won’t be used as an Impact Player.
GT vs DC Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans XI:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Rashid Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact Players: Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Washington Sundar, Karim Janat
Delhi Capitals XI:
Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Players: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera
Match Impact and Expectations
This match is vital for both sides. Gujarat Titans aim to climb to the top of the points table. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, currently leading, want to maintain their stronghold.
Although Rabada and du Plessis are unavailable, both teams still boast quality lineups.
Players to Watch Out For
- GT: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan look in great touch.
- DC: KL Rahul’s form, along with Mitchell Starc’s pace and Kuldeep Yadav’s spin, will be crucial.
Final Thoughts
With top-table pressure and a playoff spot in sight, both teams will give it their all. Stay tuned for match updates, post-match reviews, and standout performances.
