The IPL 2025 has reached a crucial juncture, with every match now significantly impacting the playoff race. A high-stakes clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is set to take place in the 60th match. This encounter will be held at Delhi's home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, on May 18th.
Sports News: The 60th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will see Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans face off at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. This match is incredibly important for Delhi Capitals, as their playoff hopes hinge on this result. Delhi has accumulated 13 points from 11 matches, and this will be their 12th game.
A loss in this match would severely jeopardize Delhi's playoff aspirations. It's a do-or-die situation for the team; they must win to reach 15 points and stay in contention for a top-four finish.
A ‘Do or Die’ Encounter for DC
This match is essentially an eliminator for Delhi Capitals. After 11 matches, they have managed 13 points. A defeat here would significantly weaken their playoff chances. Victory, however, would take them to 15 points, strengthening their position in the knockout race.
Gujarat Titans, with 16 points from 11 matches, are in a b position. A win for GT would almost guarantee them a playoff spot. However, they face the challenge of maintaining momentum, especially after a week-long break.
Pitch Report: Batsmen's Paradise or Bowlers' Challenge?
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is traditionally considered batsman-friendly. The boundaries are short, making boundaries common. Fast bowlers might find slight swing with the new ball in the first innings, but the pitch generally becomes easier for batting as the innings progresses. Chasing becomes easier in the second innings at this venue. This is why the team winning the toss usually opts to bowl first.
Arun Jaitley Stadium: Records
- Total IPL Matches: 93
- First innings wins: 45
- Second innings wins: 47
- Highest score: 266/7
- Lowest score: 83 runs
- Team winning toss wins: 46 times
- No successful chase of 187+ runs so far.
Delhi and Gujarat have faced each other six times, with both teams winning three matches each. This match is therefore crucial not only for the playoff race but also for establishing head-to-head dominance.
Weather Forecast: A Scorching Test
The weather in Delhi on May 18th is expected to be clear. According to Accuweather, there is no likelihood of rain, minimizing the risk of interruptions to the match.
- Evening Temperature: Approximately 39°C
- Night Temperature: May drop to 32°C.
- The heat may lead to player fatigue and dehydration, especially for the team fielding first.
Probable Playing XI for Both Teams
Delhi Capitals- Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Samir Rizvi/Karun Nair, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar/Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav and T Natarajan.
Gujarat Titans- Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Arshdeep Khan, Gerald Coetzee/Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
