Last Updated on 8 months ago by Charbel Coorey

The 60th match of IPL 2025 is crucial for Delhi Capitals (DC). They have been in freefall, losing four of their past six completed matches. Also, they managed just 133/7 before the rain intervened in Hyderabad, and were well on the backfoot in the abandoned match against Punjab Kings.

DC’s equation is simple – win their final three games and they’re into the playoffs. However, that is much easier said than done given the opponents they have left, starting with Gujarat Titans (GT) today.

GT sit pretty atop the table with eight wins from 11 games. They have been the epitome of consistency, with their top three producing the kind of form their fans were hoping for at the start of the season. Also, the bowling, led by Prasidh Krishna, has been potent in restricting teams whether bowling first or second.

So, DC have their work cut out with no Mitchell Starc, who has opted out of the remainder of IPL 2025. Their bowling attack needs to work as a unit, with powerplay wickets crucial to their chances. Also, they need a better batting display to what they were producing just before the suspension of the IPL.

In this article, we will look at the possible playing XIIs, Delhi pitch report, fantasy cricket tips and Dream11 prediction for the 60th match of IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 60th Match: DC vs GT Possible Playing XIIs

Mitchell Starc will not be returning to IPL 2025. Jake Fraser-McGurk too.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Tristan Stubbs, Faf du Plessis, Dushmantha Chameera and Sediqullah Atal are the overseas players available for DC.

Also, reports online suggest KL Rahul will open the batting.

Delhi Capitals: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Faf du Plessis (OS), 3. Karun Nair, 4. Abishek Porel, 5. Axar Patel (c), 6. Tristan Stubbs (OS), 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Vipraj Nigam, 9. Mustafizur Rahman/Mukesh Kumar, 10. Dushmantha Chameera (OS), 11. Kuldeep Yadav, 12. T Natarajan

For GT, Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada are available until the end of the league stage. Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka and Gerald Coetzee are also all available for selection in this match.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill (c), 3. Jos Buttler (OS, wk), 4. Sherfane Rutherford (OS), 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan (OS), 8. Gerald Coetzee (OS), 9. Arshad Khan, 10. Sai Kishore, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Prasidh Krishna

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report and Weather

Teams batting first have won three of four games in Delhi so far in IPL 2025. The average first innings score is 189.75. Spinners have enjoyed more success, taking 26 wickets (avg. 24.07, econ. 8.23) compared to 19 by pacers (avg. 44.84, econ. 10.45).

A very hot evening is forecast with a temperature of around 40 degrees at match start time. Dew is a possibility, so chasing may be preferred.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs GT: Top Picks/Key Players to Watch

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Jos Buttler hammered 97* against DC earlier this season. Since then, Buttler has scored 41*, 50*, 64 and 30.
• KL Rahul is considered a strong chance of opening in this match, which makes him an even better proposition for fantasy cricket. Rahul, who has 381 runs this season, boasts an average of 48.97 when opening in the IPL.

Key batter picks:

• Sai Sudharsan has made a 30+ score in eight of his last ten innings. At the time of writing, Sudharsan is one run behind Suryakumar Yadav’s 510 for the season.
• Shubman Gill is enjoying a rich vein of form. He has made scores of 60, 90, 84, 76 and 43 in his last six innings, with his only failure in that period coming against DC due to a run out.
• Tristan Stubbs has been a reliable player for DC this season (259 runs, avg. 51.80, SR 151.46). Batting first is where he has done his best work, with 164 runs at an average of 82.00 and strike rate of 156.2.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Axar Patel has taken five wickets on this ground in IPL 2025 at an excellent economy of 6.77 and strike rate of 15.60. Plus, he occupies the key number five spot in the batting lineup. Pick in your Dream11 team with confidence.

Key bowler picks:

• Prasidh Krishna is having a season to remember with 20 wickets, including 4/41 against DC. Out of these 20 wickets, 11 have come between overs 7-16 at an economy of 6.04.
• Mohammed Siraj does not have good head-to-head records against Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul (see below), but he is in form in the powerplay this season. Nine of his 15 wickets have come in the first six overs.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Spinners have had a say in Delhi this season, which is why Kuldeep Yadav can be a handy pick.
• Faf du Plessis can get DC off to a good start. He has a good matchup against Mohammed Siraj (see below).
• Rashid Khan has excellent numbers against Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul (see below).
• Vipraj Nigam has taken a wicket every 15 deliveries so far in IPL 2025, although he is conceding 10.70 per over. He can be a good differential pick especially if DC bats first.

Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 6, DC 3, GT 3.
• Shubman Gill is averaging 58.3 batting first compared to 39.5 batting second in IPL 2025.
• Mohammed Siraj vs KL Rahul in the IPL: 59 balls, 108 runs, one dismissal.
• Kuldeep Yadav vs Jos Buttler (all T20s): 75 balls, 99 runs, three dismissals.
• Mohammed Siraj vs Faf du Plessis in the IPL: 15 balls, 25 runs, no dismissal.
• Prasidh Krishna vs Faf du Plessis in the IPL: 43 balls, 41 runs, one dismissal.
• Rashid Khan vs Faf du Plessis in all T20s: 79 balls, 68 runs, three dismissals.
• Rashid Khan vs KL Rahul in the IPL: 47 balls, 40 runs, three dismissals.

IPL 2025 60th Match: DC vs GT Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2025 60th Match: DC vs GT Match Prediction – Who will win?

GT look a strong unit with all their key players available as well. GT to win.

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