The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to clash in their opening match of IPL 2025, igniting the excitement for the new season. This match, slated for Tuesday, March 25th, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, promises a thrilling encounter. Both teams will be eager to start strong after missing the playoff spots last year, with PBKS finishing ninth and GT eighth.

PBKS has undergone significant changes, including a new support staff and captain, Shreyas Iyer, with Ricky Ponting as their head coach, hoping to turn their fortunes around. GT, under Shubman Gill's leadership, aims to rebound after a disappointing season following their 2022 title win and 2023 runner-up finish. Let's dive into their head-to-head records to gauge what we can expect.

GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records - Key Stats

In their brief IPL history, GT and PBKS have played each other five times. The head-to-head record gives us a clear picture of their past performances:

• Matches: 5
• GT Won: 3
• PBKS Won: 2
• Draw: 0
• Tied: 0
• No Result (NR): 0

At Narendra Modi Stadium

• Matches:1
• GT won : 0
• PBKS won : 1 In the last 5 matches
• Matches:5
• GT won : 3
• PBKS won : 2 In ongoing IPL
• Matches:0
• GT won : 0
• PBKS won : 0

Key Takeaways from GT vs PBKS Head-to-Head

The head-to-head statistics reveal a closely contested rivalry:

• GT has a slight edge with three wins compared to PBKS’s two.
• Last season saw GT win their first encounter, but PBKS evened the score in the return match.

Recap of the Last 5 Matches

Here's a look at the results of the last five GT vs. PBKS matches:

• PBKS won by 3 wickets
• GT won by 3 wickets
• GT won by 6 wickets
• GT won by 6 wickets
• PBKS won by 8 wickets

Conclusion

The rivalry between GT and PBKS has been marked by competitive matches. While GT currently holds a slight advantage, PBKS has shown they can challenge. Expect another closely fought match this season, with both teams aiming for a strong start in IPL 2025.