DC vs GT: The 60th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the second time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 18 May.
Delhi Capitals will welcome the Gujarat Titans to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. Facing ups and downs of their campaigns, DC will face GT for the second time this season. In an earlier encounter, GT dominated Delhi and won the match by 7 Wickets. Delhi Capitals have had a turbulent campaign journey so far, despite showing early dominance, the team lost its track, and in the last matches, they are either losing or the matches are ending in a no-result. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans are the early favorites to qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs. With a net run rate of +0.793 and a string of dominant wins, they’re looking like one of the top contenders to lift the trophy this year.
With the league stage ending soon, Gujarat Titans seek a spot in the playoffs, whereas Delhi look for a must-win match to get the upper hand at the table. GT is just a win away from strengthening their playoff berth, and given their red-hot form, they’ll walk in as favourites. Whereas Delhi isn’t a side to be taken lightly. They’ve got power-hitters and crafty bowlers who can shift the tide quickly. The outcome of this match could significantly impact the top-four equation, making it a high-stakes contest for both franchises. With so much to take on, fans can expect a thriller-filled match ahead. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket DC vs GT, Match 60 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Delhi and Gujarat.
DC vs GT: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, 60th match |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Sunday 18 May, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans- The 60th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.The pitch he venue has historically favoured chasing teams with sides batting second winning 47 of the 93 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 50.54 per cent success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable. Overall, the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch has been known to be a batting friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses.The highest team total recorded here is 266/7 (by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024 against Delhi Capitals) while the lowest is 83 (by DC in IPL 2023) highlighting the pitch’s variability. These contrasting numbers indicate that while the pitch can be conducive to high scores on certain days, it can also tilt the scale in the bowlers’ favour under favorable conditions.
DC vs GT Weather Report:
The weather at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is expected to be a good wicket for the upcoming match. Warm and sunny conditions are expected during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the weather will become more pleasant ensuring an uninterrupted game. NO Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 0% along with it there are 25% chances of humidity.The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 42°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect an uninterrupted match hours and full 40-overs contest.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Sunny and warm |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 25% |
| Temperature | 42°C |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi stats: DC vs GT
| Total Matches Played | 93 |
| Batting First Won | 45 |
| Batting Second Won | 47 |
| Tied Matches | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 167 |
| Highest Score | Sunrisers Hyderabad 266/7 |
| Lowest Score | Delhi Capitals 83 /10 |
DC vs GT Predicted Playing XI
DC Probable Playing XI:
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi , Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
GT Probable Playing XI:
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
