Gujarat, April 19, 2025: In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) stunned Delhi Capitals (DC) with a dominant batting display, chasing down a stiff target of 204 runs with 7 wickets in hand and 4 balls to spare, thanks to a near-century from Jos Buttler, who remained unbeaten on 97 off 54 balls.
Capitals Set a Competitive Total: 203/8
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Delhi Capitals got off to a steady start. Despite some early pressure, Axar Patel anchored the innings with a gritty 39 off 32 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma provided the fireworks in the middle overs with a blistering 37 off just 19 deliveries.
Karun Nair also made a handy contribution, scoring 31 from 18 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking. However, Gujarat’s bowlers struck at crucial intervals to keep DC from running away with the game.
The pick of the bowlers was Prasidh Krishna, who tore through the Delhi batting lineup, ending with remarkable figures of 4/41 in his 4 overs. Sai Kishore also impressed in his short spell, giving away just 9 runs and picking up a wicket in his single over.
Jos Buttler Headlines Titans’ Chase
In reply, Gujarat Titans came out with intent. Though they lost a couple of early wickets, it was Jos Buttler who took complete control of the chase. The Englishman showed his class and experience, smashing 97 runs off 54 balls*, laced with power-hitting and precision.
Buttler found solid support from Sherfane Rutherford, who played a composed knock of 43 off 34 deliveries, and Sai Sudharsan, who chipped in with a quick 36 off 21 balls, helping keep the required run-rate in check.
Delhi’s bowlers couldn’t maintain pressure in the death overs, with Mukesh Kumar (1/40) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/30) unable to contain the well-set Buttler. Axar Patel, despite his all-round skills, went wicketless and gave away 18 runs in 2 overs.
The match turned decisively in Gujarat’s favor when Buttler and Rutherford added a crucial partnership that took the game deep into the final overs. Buttler’s calculated assault ensured there were no last-over heroics needed as he sealed the win with a boundary on the fourth ball of the 20th over.
Score Summary:
Delhi Capitals: 203/8 (20 overs)
- Axar Patel: 39 (32)
- Ashutosh Sharma: 37 (19)
- Karun Nair: 31 (18)
- Prasidh Krishna: 4/41 (4)
- Sai Kishore: 1/9 (1)
Gujarat Titans: 204/3 (19.2 overs)
- Jos Buttler: 97* (54)
- Sherfane Rutherford: 43 (34)
- Sai Sudharsan: 36 (21)
- Kuldeep Yadav: 1/30 (4)
- Mukesh Kumar: 1/40 (4)
