The upcoming Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings clash in the 5th match of IPL 2025 will showcase something never seen before in IPL history.

What’s Unique About This Match?

For the first time ever, a defending champion captain will be playing for a different team in the very next season. Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title, is now captaining Punjab Kings.

Why Is This a Big Deal?

• No IPL-winning captain has ever switched teams immediately after their title-winning season.
• Punjab Kings spent ₹26.75 crore to acquire Shreyas Iyer, making him one of the most expensive buys of the auction.
• Punjab Kings have completely rebuilt their squad, retaining just two players before the mega auction.

Head-to-Head: Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings

• 5 previous encounters: GT leads 3-2
• Last season: 1 win each
• Ahmedabad pitch history:
  • 35 matches played
  • 15 wins batting first
  • 20 wins chasing

Squads for IPL 2025 Match 5

Gujarat Titans (GT) 🏏

Captain: Shubman Gill
Key Players: Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips

Punjab Kings (PBKS) 🏏

Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Key Players: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis

With Iyer’s historic switch and Gujarat playing on their home ground, this match promises to be one of the biggest showdowns of IPL 2025!