IPL 2025 Fantasy Tips: DC vs GT at Arun Jaitley Stadium

May 18, 2025 10:00 AM Author : Admin

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Match 61 | May 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Delhi Capitals (DC) return to their fortress at Arun Jaitley Stadium after a tumultuous week, aiming to reignite their playoff hopes against table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT). While Delhi have faced setbacks both on and off the field, Gujarat continue to dominate, with their top-order firing on all cylinders.

With three games left in the league stage, Delhi need to bring their A-game to keep their playoff dreams alive. For Gujarat, a win would secure their spot in the top-four, leaving them focused on fine-tuning their middle-order as they prepare for the business end of the tournament.

Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has consistently been a high-scoring venue, with an average first-innings score of 215 since IPL 2024. Expect batters to dominate, but spinners could come into play as the game progresses. Weather conditions are clear, though daytime temperatures may soar to the early 40s.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Total Matches: 6
  • DC Wins: 3
  • GT Wins: 3
  • At Delhi: 1-1

Fantasy Picks Based on Toss

If DC Bat First
Suggested Players
  • Batsmen (3): Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill
  • Bowlers (3): Rashid Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohammed Siraj
  • All-rounders (2): Axar Patel, Rahul Tewatia
  • Wicket-keepers (2): Abishek Porel, Jos Buttler
If GT Bat First
Suggested Players
  • Batsmen (3): Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sameer Rizvi
  • Bowlers (3): Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, T Natarajan
  • All-rounders (2): Axar Patel, Sherfane Rutherford
  • Wicket-keepers (2): KL Rahul, Jos Buttler

Key Players to Watch

Shubman Gill (GT): Among the Orange Cap contenders, Gill's consistency at the top of the order has been pivotal for GT.

Axar Patel (DC): The DC captain has led from the front, contributing with both bat and ball this season.

Rashid Khan (GT): A proven match-winner, Rashid will be key in dismantling DC's batting lineup on a spin-friendly track.

Stay tuned for more updates and fantasy tips. Prepare your lineups and make the most of this high-stakes clash!