DC vs Gt, 60h Match, TATA IPL 2025

The 60th match of TATA IPL 2025 sees Delhi Capitals (DC) face Gujarat Titans (GT) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on May 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. DC, with 13 points from 11 games (6 wins, 4 losses, 1 no-result), are in a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive after a week-long IPL suspension due to geopolitical tensions. GT, topping the table with 16 points from 11 games (8 wins, 3 losses), need just one win to secure a playoff berth. GT won the toss and opted to bowl first, with DC at 45/1 after the powerplay, losing Faf du Plessis to Arshad Khan.

Arun Jaitley’s batting-friendly pitch (average 1st innings: 190 in 2025) and short boundaries (55-60m square, 65m straight) favor high scores, but spinners dominate as the game progresses. DC’s recent form (3 losses, 2 no-results in last 5) is shaky, worsened by the absence of Mitchell Starc (14 wickets). GT’s in-form top order (Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan) and spin duo (Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore) give them an edge. Dew is likely (60% chance), favoring chasing (75% win rate for teams batting first). Despite DC’s home advantage, GT’s consistency makes them favorites.

🏆 Winning Probability:
📊 Gujarat Titans – 60% ✅
📊 Delhi Capitals – 40%

📋 If DC Bats First:
✅ Expected Total: 185–205 runs, led by KL Rahul’s anchoring and Tristan Stubbs’ late surge.
✅ Key Bowlers (GT): Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj must strike early to restrict DC below 195.
✅ Finishers to Watch: Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma could push DC past 200 with aggressive hitting.

📋 If GT Bats First:
✅ Expected Total: 190–210 runs, driven by Gill’s stability and Jos Buttler’s explosiveness.
✅ Key Bowlers (DC): Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar will target GT’s middle order to keep them under 200.
✅ Game Changers: Rahul Tewatia and Sherfane Rutherford could accelerate in the death overs for a daunting total.

Delhi Capitals (DC):

• Faf du Plessis

• Abishek Porel

• KL Rahul (wk)

• Axar Patel (c)

• Tristan Stubbs

• Ashutosh Sharma

• Sameer Rizvi/Karun Nair

• Vipraj Nigam

• Mukesh Kumar

• Dushmantha Chameera

• Kuldeep Yadav
  Impact Player Options: T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk

Gujarat Titans (GT):

• Sai Sudharsan

• Shubman Gill (c)

• Jos Buttler (wk)

• Sherfane Rutherford

• Rahul Tewatia

• Shahrukh Khan

• Rashid Khan

• R Sai Kishore

• Arshad Khan

• Kagiso Rabada

• Mohammed Siraj
  Impact Player Options: Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, Washington Sundar

🔴 Delhi Capitals (DC):
✅ Strengths:

• Strong batting with Rahul (500+ runs) and Stubbs’ finishing.

• Spin bowling (Kuldeep, Axar) suited to Arun Jaitley’s pitch.

• Home crowd support and 4/5 wins at venue in 2024. 

❌ Weaknesses:

• Inconsistent form (3 losses, 2 no-results in last 5).

• Loss of Starc weakens pace attack. ⭐ Key Players:

• KL Rahul: Anchoring role, thrives at home.

• Kuldeep Yadav: Middle-over threat, key vs GT’s top order.

• Axar Patel: All-round impact, critical in clutch moments.

🔵 Gujarat Titans (GT):
✅ Strengths:

• In-form top order (Gill, Sudharsan) with 1,000+ combined runs in 2025.

• Potent spin attack (Rashid, Sai Kishore) with 20 wickets.

• Strong chasing record (7/9 at Arun Jaitley). 

❌ Weaknesses:

• Middle-order reliance on Rutherford/Tewatia if top order fails.

• Pace bowling (Siraj, Rabada) can be expensive on flat tracks.
  ⭐ Key Players:

• Shubman Gill: Consistent leader, nearing 5,000 T20 runs.

• Rashid Khan: Game-changer with spin, 4 catches shy of 50 in IPL.

• Sai Sudharsan: Powerplay aggressor, 6 sixes from 50 in IPL.

🏟 Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

🌡 Weather: 30°C, 60% humidity, 10 kph wind. 60% dew chance, favoring chasing. Clear skies, no rain.

Pitch Characteristics:
✅ Batting-Friendly: Average 1st innings: 190 (2025, RR 9.5). Highest score: 266/7 (SRH vs DC, 2024). ✅ Spin Assist: Spinners (economy 8.2) dominate second innings; pacers (economy 9.8) effective early.
✅ Boundary Sizes: 55-60m square, 65m straight, enabling high scores.

Ideal Strategy:
🧤 Batting First: Target 195-210, preserving wickets for Stubbs/Tewatia’s surge.
💡 Bowling First: Early wickets in powerplay (Rahul/Gill) and spin in middle overs (Kuldeep/Rashid) are key. GT’s decision to bowl first aligns with chasing preference.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) Recent Performance:
🔥 Batting Strength: Rahul’s consistency and Stubbs’ finishing (31 off 21 vs GT) power DC. 

💥 Bowling Dominance: Kuldeep’s spin and Mukesh’s death bowling troubled PBKS before abandonment.

🎯 Form Guide: Poor (L-L-L-NR-NR), struggling post-break.

⚠️ Team Weakness: Top-order inconsistency without Starc’s bowling support.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Recent Performance:
🧨 Batting Depth: Gill’s 60 off 38 and Sudharsan’s 56 vs LSG show form. 

⚔️ Bowling Threats: Rashid’s middle-over control and Rabada’s pace (recently boosted) choked RR. 

🔥 Venue Record: GT chased 163 vs DC in 2024, but DC won 4/5 home games. 

⚠️ Team Weakness: Over-reliance on top order, vulnerable if spin dominates.

Overall Verdict: GT’s form and chasing prowess give them a 60% win probability. DC’s home advantage and spin attack pose a threat, but Starc’s absence and inconsistent form favor GT. Expect a high-scoring game, with GT likely to chase 195+ or defend 200+.

⚔️ Powerplay Battle: Rahul/Porel vs Siraj/Rabada; Gill/Sudharsan vs Chameera/Mukesh. DC’s 45/1 after 6 overs gives them a slight edge. 

🔄 Spin vs Middle Order: Kuldeep/Axar vs Buttler/Rutherford; Rashid/Sai Kishore vs Stubbs/Rizvi. GT’s spin control is crucial.

💣 Death Overs Execution: Stubbs/Sharma vs Rabada/Siraj; Tewatia/Shahrukh vs Mukesh/Chameera. GT’s pace edge in death overs is key.

🧱 Top-Order Consistency: Rahul’s reliability vs Gill’s explosiveness. GT’s top order is more stable.

🧠 Captaincy Tactics: Axar’s spin strategy vs Gill’s chasing acumen. DC’s home knowledge could challenge GT.

🧠 Top Fantasy Picks:
🔹 Captain Choice: 🔥 KL Rahul (DC) – Consistent at Arun Jaitley, likely to score 50+.
🔹 Vice-Captain Choice: ⚡ Rashid Khan (GT) – Wicket-taker, key vs DC’s middle order.
🔹 Budget Pick: 💎 Ashutosh Sharma (DC) – Differential for late-order runs.

Dream11 Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul (C)

• Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Tristan Stubbs

• All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia

• Bowlers: Rashid Khan (VC), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
  Note: Prioritize GT batsmen (Gill, Sudharsan) for chasing due to dew and flat track. Adjust based on live XI and match progress.

🔍 Key Player Match-Ups:

• KL Rahul vs Rashid Khan: Rahul’s anchoring faces Rashid’s spin. If Rahul fires, DC set 200+; if Rashid strikes, GT restrict below 190.

• Shubman Gill vs Kuldeep Yadav: Gill’s consistency meets Kuldeep’s guile. If Gill dominates, GT chase 195+; if Kuldeep strikes, DC gain control.

• Jos Buttler vs Axar Patel: Buttler’s aggression faces Axar’s control. If Buttler fires, GT race to 60+ in powerplay; if Axar strikes, DC choke GT.

📊 Win Probability & Betting Odds:

• Gujarat Titans (GT): 60% (Odds: ~1.80–1.95) ✅

• Delhi Capitals (DC): 40% (Odds: ~2.00–2.15)

🏆 Final Prediction
GT are favored to win with their in-form batting, spin dominance, and chasing prowess on a dew-affected pitch. The ML model predicts GT’s victory, leveraging Gill’s leadership and Rashid’s middle-over control. DC’s spin (Kuldeep, Axar) and home crowd pose a threat, but Starc’s absence and recent losses tilt the scales. Expect GT to chase 195-205 with 5-7 wickets or defend 200+ by 10-15 runs (60% probability).

📢 Final Thoughts
Rahul, Gill, and Stubbs are key fantasy picks for Arun Jaitley’s flat track; Rashid, Kuldeep, and Siraj will take wickets. Axar and Tewatia add all-round value. Dew favors chasing, but DC can set 200+ if Rahul fires. Check Star Sports or JioHotstar for live updates, and adjust fantasy/betting picks based on match progress.

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