All eyes turn to Ahmedabad as GT vs DC (IPL 2025) Match 35 promises a blockbuster daytime clash at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on April 19, 2025. With Delhi Capitals (DC) leading the IPL 2025 points table and Gujarat Titans (GT) sitting close behind, this matchup could be pivotal in shaping the playoff race.
It’s a showdown of batting firepower, crafty spinners, and form players like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rashid Khan. Whether you’re planning your Dream11 team or just looking for a match-day preview, we’ve got you covered!
Match Details
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Fixture: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals
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Match Number: 35
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Date: April 19, 2025
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Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Toss Time: 3:00 PM IST
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Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium
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Surface Nature: Batting paradise
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Average First Innings Score: ~185
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Second Innings Score: ~165
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Soil Types:
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Black Soil: Balanced, favours scores of 180–190
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Red Soil: True bounce, ideal for 210+ totals
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Bowling Impact:
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Pacers: Early swing
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Spinners: Dominant in middle overs
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Run Rate Trends:
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Powerplay: 8.24
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Middle Overs: 8.69
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Death Overs: 10.02
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Toss Strategy: Chasing teams have won all 3 matches here in IPL 2025 so far
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Dew Factor: Minimal (day game), so toss may not be decisive
Weather Forecast
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Conditions: Hot and dry
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Temperature: Around 41°C
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Rain Chances: Zero
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Impact: Pitch may dry quickly, enhancing turn for spinners in the middle overs
Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Sub: Arshad Khan
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Sub: Abishek Porel
Dream11 Fantasy Tips & Best Picks
Wicketkeepers:
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Jos Buttler (GT): Loves Ahmedabad. 100 and 50 in five games here. Captain/vice-captain option.
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KL Rahul (DC): 47.60 average, 149.69 strike rate this season. Vice-captain potential.
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Abishek Porel (DC): In-form and aggressive – great budget pick.
Batters:
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Shubman Gill (GT): 333 runs in IPL 2023 here – automatic pick.
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Sai Sudharsan (GT): GT’s silent anchor, thrives at home.
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Tristan Stubbs (DC): Explosive in middle overs, great in chases.
All-Rounders:
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Axar Patel (DC): Spin-friendly conditions suit him perfectly – bat & ball impact.
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Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC): Explosive top-order hitter, great for captaincy.
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Washington Sundar (GT): Economic bowler, useful finisher.
Bowlers:
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Rashid Khan (GT): Spin king in middle overs – vice-captain material.
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Mohammed Siraj (GT): Key new ball bowler, loves black soil wickets.
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Mitchell Starc (DC): Handles pressure, vital in powerplay and death.
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Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Spin threat, high wicket probability.
Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers:
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Jos Buttler
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KL Rahul (VC)
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Abishek Porel
Batters:
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Shubman Gill
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Sai Sudharsan
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Tristan Stubbs
All-Rounders:
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Jake Fraser-McGurk (C)
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Axar Patel
Bowlers:
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Rashid Khan
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Mohammed Siraj
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Kuldeep Yadav
Captain/Vice-Captain Alternatives:
Gill (C), Axar Patel (VC) for safer picks.
Fraser-McGurk (C), Rahul (VC) for aggressive strategies.
Key Player Battles
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KL Rahul vs. Rashid Khan: Classic test of technique vs. guile
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Abishek Porel vs. Mohammed Siraj: Firestarter vs. swing master
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Shubman Gill vs. Mitchell Starc: Front-foot flair meets left-arm pace
Fantasy Strategy
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Captain Choices: All-rounders (Axar, Fraser-McGurk) or top-order batters (Gill, Rahul)
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Team Balance: 3-4 batters, 2-3 all-rounders, 2-3 bowlers
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Avoid: Too many pacers – pitch favors spin and power-hitters
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Differentials: Kuldeep Yadav, Stubbs, Sudharsan
Team Form & Match Context
Gujarat Titans (GT):
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Position: 3rd
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Form: 4 wins, 2 losses
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Key Players: Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Siraj
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Recent Game: Lost to LSG by 6 wickets
Delhi Capitals (DC):
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Position: 1st
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Form: 5 wins, 1 loss
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Key Players: KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Starc
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Recent Game: Won in Super Over vs. Rajasthan Royals
Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
India:
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TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Tamil & others
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Streaming: JioHotstar (Free & Premium, 4K)
Global:
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USA/Canada: Willow TV
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports
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Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super
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Radio: Cricket Radio 89.1 FM
What’s Next?
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GT: A win could take them to the top of the table. Must bounce back after Wankhede defeat.
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DC: In red-hot form, aiming to stay unbeaten at the top. Upcoming matches vs MI and CSK will test their depth.
FAQs – GT vs DC (IPL 2025) Match 35
Q1: When is GT vs DC (IPL 2025) Match 35 scheduled?
A: Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST.
Q2: Where is the match being held?
A: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Q3: Who is a good captain pick in Dream11 for this match?
A: Jake Fraser-McGurk or Shubman Gill are top options.
Q4: Which team has the upper hand in head-to-head?
A: Delhi Capitals lead 3-2 in five previous encounters.
Q5: Where can I watch GT vs DC live?
A: Watch on Star Sports Network or stream on JioHotstar in India. Check your regional broadcasters globally.