Gujarat Titans Face Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Opener

The Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match five of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25. Both teams are looking to bounce back from disappointing previous seasons; GT, now led by Shubman Gill, aims to improve after a challenging run, while PBKS, under Shreyas Iyer, has bolstered their squad with strong T20 players like Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal. The pitch at the stadium is expected to favor batters, although bowlers may find some assistance early on. The weather forecast predicts extreme heat, with temperatures around 37 degrees Celsius during the match. Players to watch include Sai Sudharsan for GT, and Iyer and Chahal for PBKS, as both teams seek to start the season positively.