Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Cricket Preview Predictions

Get ready for an electrifying clash in IPL 2025 as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match No. 60 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. This high-stakes encounter is a must-win for DC to stay in the playoff race, while GT aims to solidify their top-five position. Our detailed fantasy cricket preview offers Dream11 team predictions, player analysis, pitch insights, and head-to-head stats to help you craft a winning strategy.

Match Overview: DC vs GT  

Both teams boast formidable line-ups, with GT holding an edge in the qualification race. DC, with 13 points, face a do-or-die scenario—losing could leave their playoff hopes in jeopardy. This match is a turning point for the points table, impacting multiple teams’ fates. Expect a thrilling contest at Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for high-scoring games and pace-friendly conditions.

Head-to-Head Stats 

- Matches Played: 6  

- DC Wins: 3  

- GT Wins: 3  

- Recent Encounter: GT won by 7 wickets in 2025, with Sai Sudharsan (36), Jos Buttler (97), and Sherfane Rutherford (43) shining. Axar Patel (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31) were DC’s key contributors.  

Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium

The Delhi pitch favors batsmen, with pacers getting assistance, especially in the first innings. Spinners dominate in the second. Key stats:  

- Average Score: 150-170  

- Highest Total: SRH 266/7  

- Lowest Total: DC 66 all out  

- Matches: 94 (45 wins batting first, 49 chasing)  

- Recent Trend: High-scoring games (160+), with pacers thriving early and spinners later.  

Key Players for Dream11 Teams

 Delhi Capitals  

- Faf du Plessis: Likely to play, averages 42 at the venue. A confirmed pick.  

- KL Rahul: Expected to score 50+, a top captaincy choice.  

- Abhishek Porel: Consistent wicketkeeper-batter, a must-pick.  

- Axar Patel: All-rounder with batting and bowling points, ideal for captain/vice-captain in Grand League (GL).  

- Tristan Stubbs: Low-selection (10-20%) differentiator for GL, likely to score 25-30 runs.  

- Kuldeep Yadav: Key spinner, expect 2 wickets in the second innings.  

- T Natarajan: 1-2 wickets in the first innings, a safe pick.  

- Avoid: Karun Nair (likely under 25 runs), Ashutosh Sharma.  

 Gujarat Titans  

- Jos Buttler: Confirmed for 40-50 runs, prime captaincy option.  

- Sai Sudharsan: Consistent batter, must-pick for Small League (SL) and captain/vice-captain in GL.  

- Shubman Gill: Safe in first innings, risky in second—drop in some GL teams.  

- Sherfane Rutherford: GL differentiator, key for batting depth.  

- Prasidh Krishna: Expect 2-3 wickets, a must-have bowler.  

- Mohammed Siraj: 1-2 wickets, reliable pick.  

- Rashid Khan: Crucial in second innings, likely to take 1-2 wickets.  

- Avoid: Shahrukh Khan, Vijay Shankar (poor form).  

Dream11 Team for Small League 

 Dream11 Small League Team  

- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, KL Rahul  

- Batters: Faf du Plessis, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan  

- All-rounders: Axar Patel  

- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, T Natarajan, Mohammed Siraj  

- Captain: Jos Buttler  

- Vice-Captain: Sai Sudharsan/KL Rahul  

Grand League Strategy 

For GL, create 8-10 teams by shuffling players:  

- Captain/Vice-Captain Combos: Sai Sudharsan/Axar Patel (safe), Prasidh Krishna/Kuldeep Yadav (risky).  

- Differentiators: Tristan Stubbs, Sherfane Rutherford (low ownership, high impact).  

- Tactics: Drop Shubman Gill in second innings teams, prioritize pacers for first bowling side, and spinners for second.  

Player Battles to Watch

- KL Rahul vs Prasidh Krishna: Krishna dismissed Rahul 3 times in 39 balls.  

- Faf du Plessis vs Rashid Khan: Rashid got Faf out 3 times in 73 balls.  

- Jos Buttler vs Mustafizur Rahman: Mustafizur dismissed Buttler once in 12 balls.  

- Sai Sudharsan: Consistent against DC, averaging 58 in 4 matches.  

Winner Prediction 

GT’s recent form (4 wins in 5) gives them the edge over DC (1 win in 5). GT is favored to win, but DC’s desperation could make it close.

Conclusion

IPL 2025 Match 60 promises a thrilling DC vs GT showdown. Use our Dream11 predictions, focusing on Buttler, Sudharsan, Rahul, and Krishna, to dominate your fantasy leagues. For Grand League success, leverage low-ownership picks like Stubbs and Rutherford. Stay updated with final teams via our Telegram channel (Fantasy Cricket Ball) post-toss.