IPL 2025: GT vs PBKS match 5 who will be the impact players for the fifth match

Gujarat Titans (GT) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the fifth match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, March 25. Last season, both teams missed out on the playoffs, finishing in 8th and 9th place.

 

Impact Players: Gujarat Titans (GT)

 

Mahipal Lomror: An all-rounder played 40 IPL matches and batted in 35 innings, scoring 527 runs at a strike rate of 141.29 and an average of 18.17. If, GT loses early wickets while batting first or needs big hits during a run chase.

 

Prasidh Krishna: An experienced pacer played 51 IPL matches, taking 49 wickets in as many innings. With an economy rate of 8.92 and a bowling average of 34.76. He can be the most useful substitute when bowling second, especially if the pitch helps fast bowlers.

 

Shahrukh Khan: A powerful hitter who played for GT last season also. His powerful hitting helps the second innings if batting conditions are good.

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Impact Players: Punjab Kings (PBKS)

 Suryansh Shegde: An all-rounder has played 9 T20 matches, As a batter, they have scored 131 runs in 9 innings at a good strike rate of 251.92 and an average of 43.67. In Bowling, he took 8 wickets in 9 innings, with their best performance being 2/11. 

 

 Nehal Wadhera: A left-handed batter who played 20 IPL matches and batted in 16 innings, scoring 350 runs at a strike rate of 140.00 and an average of 23.33. Their ability to find the boundary often makes them a valuable asset to the team, likely playing a middle-order role.

 

Priyansh Arya: A Promising all-rounder has played 28 T20 matches, batting in all 28 innings and scoring 1,181 runs at an impressive strike rate of 181.69 and an average of 45.42. His powerful hitting helps the second innings if batting conditions are good and he can bowl some magical spin if the team needs it.