IPL 2025: DC vs GT Match 60 Preview

May 18, 2025 IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025 Match 60 – Full Preview, Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Tips & FAQs

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Match Overview

The IPL 2025 playoff race heats up as Delhi Capitals (DC) face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 60 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. DC must win to stay alive in the playoff hunt, while GT can confirm a top-two finish with victory.

Key Match Details

  • Match Number: 60
  • Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar (app & website), Star Sports Network

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

  • Head-to-Head: Even, 3-3 in six IPL meetings
  • Recent Meeting: GT chased down 204 with Jos Buttler's unbeaten 97 in Ahmedabad
  • Form Guide:
    • GT: 8 wins, 3 losses, 16 points, top of the table
    • DC: 6 wins, 4 losses, 1 NR, 13 points, fifth place

Pitch & Weather Report

  • Pitch: Batting-friendly, small boundaries, high scores common. Spinners get help in the second innings, especially as the pitch slows down. First innings average: 168–180
  • Weather: Clear skies, 30°C, 45–50% humidity, no rain forecast

Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals:

  • Faf du Plessis
  • Abhishek Porel (wk)
  • Karun Nair
  • KL Rahul
  • Sameer Rizvi
  • Axar Patel (c)
  • Tristan Stubbs
  • Vipraj Nigam
  • Dushmantha Chameera
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • T Natarajan

Gujarat Titans:

  • 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

Fantasy Cricket Tips & Key Players

  • Top Picks: Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Axar Patel
  • Differentials: Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia
  • Captaincy Choices: Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill

Match Prediction

Gujarat Titans are favorites, but Delhi Capitals' home advantage and desperate playoff push could make this a thrilling contest. Expect fireworks from both batting lineups in this must-win encounter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is at stake in DC vs GT, IPL 2025 Match 60?

Delhi Capitals must win to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Gujarat Titans can secure a top-two finish with a victory.

Q2: Who are the top run-scorers for Gujarat Titans this season?

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler are leading the run charts for GT.

Q3: What time does the DC vs GT match start?

The match starts at 7:30 PM IST on May 18, 2025.

Q4: What are the fantasy tips for DC vs GT?

Key fantasy picks include Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Axar Patel.

Q5: What is the head-to-head record between DC and GT?

The rivalry is tied 3-3 in their six IPL meetings so far.

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