New Delhi: In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Gujarat Titans (GT) delivered a masterclass in T20 batting, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 10 wickets with 6 balls to spare. Chasing a formidable target of 200, the Titans made a mockery of the chase as openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten with a flawless partnership.
Match Summary:
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DC: 199/3 (20 overs) -
GT: 205/0 (19 overs)
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Result: GT won by 10 wickets
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
DC: 199/3 (20 overs)First Innings – DC Posts a Competitive 199/3
Delhi Capitals, opting to bat first, put up a competitive 199 on the board, thanks to a stellar innings from their skipper KL Rahul, who scored an unbeaten 112 off 65 balls, laced with 14 fours and 4 sixes. He was supported by Abishek Porel (30 off 19) and Axar Patel (25 off 16), who provided brisk contributions in the middle overs.
Despite the high total, GT’s bowlers did well to contain the run rate in patches. Arshad Khan was particularly economical, conceding only 7 runs in 2 overs and grabbing the key wicket of du Plessis. Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan also held their nerves, restricting damage in the death overs.
Second Innings – GT’s Opening Pair Dismantles DC
What followed was a display of aggressive yet calculated batting from GT’s openers. Sai Sudharsan played the innings of his career, smashing an unbeaten 108 off 61 deliveries with 12 fours and 4 sixes, while Shubman Gill, the captain, matched the intensity with 93 not out off 53 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes.
The duo chased down 200 without losing a wicket, reaching 205 in 19 overs, marking one of the most clinical and ruthless chases in IPL history.
Bowling Woes for DC
Delhi’s bowlers had no answer to the GT onslaught. T. Natarajan and Axar Patel were the most expensive, conceding 49 and 35 runs respectively in their 3 overs. No bowler managed to take a wicket, and the Titans capitalized on every loose delivery to dismantle the Capitals’ plans.
Player of the Match:
Sai Sudharsan – 108* (61 balls), 12×4, 4×6
Key Stats:
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Sai Sudharsan’s century was his maiden IPL hundred.
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GT’s 205/0 is one of the highest successful chases without losing a wicket.
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KL Rahul’s 112* is the second-highest individual score of the season.
Conclusion
In what can only be described as a batting demolition, Gujarat Titans proved their mettle as serious title contenders with a flawless all-round performance. With their openers firing and bowlers showing discipline at crucial stages, GT will walk away from Delhi with confidence sky-high. On the other hand, DC has much to introspect as they search for answers ahead of their next fixture. The match not only entertained fans but also reshaped the points table dramatically.
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