IPL 2025 DC vs GT Key Players: From KL Rahul to Axar Patel, check full list and more

As the Delhi Capitals (DC) gear up to take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 60 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 18, all eyes are on the match-defining players from both camps.

With the playoff race intensifying, every individual performance could make or break a season.

The clash between KL Rahul and Rashid Khan could be central to DC’s innings. Rahul has struggled to convert against Rashid’s variations and will need to find a way through. On the flip side, Buttler versus Starc and Natarajan could be explosive—he’s handled them with ease in the past.


With playoff pressure mounting and top spots up for grabs, expect fireworks as these two heavyweights collide.

Delhi Capitals: Power to Regroup

DC started the season with four consecutive wins but have since faced turbulence, losing form midway. Captain Axar Patel will be pivotal in regaining rhythm. With his all-round ability and impressive past numbers against key GT batters like Gill, he’s expected to play a major role.

KL Rahul brings calmness and firepower at the top, and his strong record against bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar makes him a vital asset. Tristan Stubbs has quietly become DC’s X-factor—he’s been efficient against Rashid Khan and Gerald Coetzee and could turn the tide in the middle overs.

Faf du Plessis, while experienced, has struggled historically against Rashid and will need to step up if DC are to post or chase down a big score. In the bowling lineup, Kuldeep Yadav and T Natarajan will be crucial against GT’s aggressive top order.

Delhi Capitals Probable XI vs GT
Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan

Delhi Capitals Full Squad (IPL 2025)
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari, Sediqullah Atal

Gujarat Titans: The Team to Beat

GT have played like champions this season, with eight wins and momentum on their side. Shubman Gill, leading from the front, has looked comfortable against both pace and spin, especially against Axar and Natarajan.

Jos Buttler, arguably the most dangerous batter this season, has dominated every bowler in the DC lineup—from Starc to Chameera. His early fireworks could be game-defining. Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan’s versatility and consistency offer GT depth and balance.

Rashid Khan continues to be the ace in the deck—whether breaking partnerships or bowling tight overs. Rahul Tewatia’s finishing skills remain critical, and if it’s a close chase, expect him to steal the show.

Gujarat Titans Probable XI vs DC
Jos Buttler (wk), Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Gujarat Titans Full Squad (IPL 2025)
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav, Kulwant Khejroliya, Ishant Sharma, Dasun Shanaka, Karim Janat, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar