DC vs GT Pitch Report: The 60th match of the IPL 2025 is scheduled between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Delhi. This high-pressure battle is particularly important for both teams, but even more so for Delhi, with the playoff race getting intense.
DC vs GT: Match of the Season for the Playoff Shows
For Delhi Capitals, this game against Gujarat Titans is one they cannot afford to lose. With 11 matches played and 13 points achieved so far, if they win this 12th match, they will reach 15 points, where they can still maintain hope for the playoffs.
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On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans are better placed with 16 points from their 11 games. Winning here will practically assure them a playoff spot. But the team has the challenge of getting back into rhythm after a seven-day IPL break.
Before we get onto the information regarding team lineups and predictions, let’s find out information related to the DC vs GT pitch report, weather conditions, and stadium record which may affect the result of the match.
DC vs GT Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is known to be friendly to batters. In addition, the short boundaries of the ground favor batters, resulting in high-scoring games. Tota of approximately 200 or more are not safe on the pitch.
The key attributes of the pitch are:
Assistance to batters in both innings.
Short boundaries provide easier opportunities for boundaries and sixes.
Pacers may be able to get some initial nip with the new ball in the first innings.
Chasing teams have been successful more often so the toss becomes crucial.
As a result the team that wins the toss is likely to be bowling first to take advantage of the chase-friendly conditions.
Stadium Stats: Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium Record
A glimpse of the past statistics of matches played at this ground:
Total Matches Played: 93
Matches Won Batting First: 45
Matches Won Chasing: 47
Matches won by Toss-winning Team: 46
The numbers affirm the significance of the coin toss and the advantage of chasing on this pitch. It should be another edge-of-the-seat affair with batters set to take center stage.
Weather Report: DC vs GT Match Day Forecast
It is expected that the weather in Delhi will be clear and dry with very little chance of rain. This means that we are most likely looking at a full 20-over match. However, the weather will likely stay warm and we could also see dew come into play in the second innings, especially in favour of the team chasing.
Expected Playing XI – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI:
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David Warner
Prithvi Shaw
Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
Mitchell Marsh
Tristan Stubbs
Axar Patel
Lalit Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav
Anrich Nortje
Mukesh Kumar
Khaleel Ahmed
Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable XI:
Shubman Gill (C)
Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
Sai Sudharsan
David Miller
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Vijay Shankar
Mohit Sharma
Noor Ahmad
Umesh Yadav
Spencer Johnson
Final Thoughts: DC vs GT Match Preview
With the playoffs for the IPL 2025 at stake, both teams will be eager to win. The DC v GT game should be a match of batting, and the toss could have a big bearing on the result. Delhi must win this to stay alive in the playoffs, and Gujarat can cement their position with another win.
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