The performance of both Iyer and Gill in IPL 2025 was excellent. Iyer scored more than 600 runs at a strike rate of 175 while Gill scored 650 runs at a strike rate of 155.87. Despite this, both did not get much opportunities in International T20 cricket. Gill had to be dropped from the team due to fast-playing batsmen like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan, while Iyer remained away from the Indian T20 team due to injury and tough competition in the middle order.

What could be the combination of both the teams?
Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen will play important roles in the Punjab Kings team. Cooper Connolly may get a chance at number three.

On the other hand, for Gujarat Titans, players like Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj are the strength of the team. Fast bowlers are expected to get more help in the bowling of Gujarat Titans.

Will keep an eye on the opening pair
The pair of Gill and Sai Sudarshan is very important for Gujarat Titans. Both of them had made a partnership of 912 runs in the last season. Sudarshan also won the Orange Cap by scoring 759 runs.

Whereas for Punjab, the opening pair of Prabhsimerson Singh and Priyansh Arya had added 532 runs and played a big role in taking the team to the final.

What will be the condition of the pitch?
This match will be played on pitch number 4 of New Chandigarh, where high scoring matches have been seen earlier also. Last season, a score of 200+ was made on this pitch. In such a situation, once again the dominance of the batsmen can be seen.

Overall, this match is a big opportunity for two strong teams and their captains to prove themselves. Both Iyer and Gill will be eyeing a great comeback.