Gujarat Titans Dominate Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals twice during IPL 2025 with consistent batting and bowling performances with Jos Buttler's 97* and KL Rahul's hundred.

Gujarat Titans Dominate Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans secured a place in IPL 2025 playoffs after an impressive show against Delhi Capitals. The game was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium where Gujarat Titans dominated the game and won it by 10 wickets. Gujarat Titans' victory also earned playoff positions for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals had a good beginning after being asked to bat. KL Rahul played an excellent innings of 112 runs without losing a single wicket from 65 balls. His innings was class shots and power-hitting throughout. Rahul hit 14 fours and 4 sixes, leading Delhi Capitals to a healthy total of 199 for 3 in 20 overs. Following the loss of an early wicket on 16 for 1 in only 3.2 overs, Rahul and Abishek Porel shared a lifesaving partnership. The duo added 90 for the second wicket and put the innings back on track to post a fighting score. Porel hit 30 off 19 balls. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, did not display any sign of under pressure while chasing the score. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan made a fantastic partnership that utterly overshadowed Rahul's century. Gill wasn't out on 93 off 53 balls, and Sudharsan made 108 off 61 balls without losing his wicket. They added 205 runs for the fourth wicket that was flawless and done with precision exactness, and it seemed effortless even against the steep total. The duo approached the innings at the optimal pace, rotating the strike and getting boundaries at regular intervals. Gujarat Titans easily chased the score with an over remaining, making 205 for no loss. It was a professional exhibition of batting by the opening duo, and the side won with a well-deserved win. The game witnessed not only great individual performances but also great team effort. Gill and Sudharsan's act of heroism has now placed Gujarat Titans well to go into the playoffs with momentum on their side. Delhi Capitals would need to regroup and rethink after a tough loss despite having KL Rahul in the side. The win also proved to be a charming turning point for Gujarat Titans as they showed depth and consistency to their game. The successful run chase and dominating performance justified their preparation for the level of the playoffs. For Delhi Capitals, the loss requires that their future strategy be modified. Cricket enthusiasts got to watch a nail-biting match wherein batting excellence was the crème de la crème. Gill and Sudharsan's pressure-handling capabilities and calmness were even more astonishing. Their union will be one of the best in this year's IPL. The deeper the tournament gets, the more the fans can expect more intense matches with teams competing for the treasured trophy. Gujarat Titans have been formidable, and their qualification for the playoffs will prove to be a morale booster for them. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, will have to pick themselves up and look to the next obstacles. The win was met with joy and the Gujarat Titans team members recognized the efforts of their supporters and celebrated their qualification to the playoffs. Cricket fans are looking forward to seeing how the team will perform in the second phase of the tournament.