After being halted midway due to security reasons, the IPL 2025 is set to resume from the 17th of May. The 18th edition of the biggest cricket league will witness the match between RCB and KKR at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In the 60th match of the IPL 2025, GT and DC will face each other on May 18 at 7:30 PM (IST) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Both teams are well and truly in the contention for a spot in the playoffs. GT are among the teams that can finish in the top 2. While DC haven’t been at their best in the last few matches, the break could be a blessing in disguise for their chances. Both teams boast of a good batting lineup with some of the best batters in the world in their lineup, whose performance will be vital for the success of their side.
Here are the Top 3 batters to watch out for in the match between GT and DC –
1. Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan has been one of the best batters in the IPL 2025. The Southpaw has been one of the key reasons behind GT being at the top of the points table. He has scored runs consistently at a good strike rate, which has often helped GT’s cause, particularly making the life of the batters to follow him easier.
Sudharsan has 509 runs in 11 innings in the season so far. Before the temporary halt of the season, Sai averaged 46.27 and had a strike rate of 153.31, including five 50+ scores to his name. These are very good numbers considering his consistency and aggression. He has been the second highest run scorer in the IPL 2025 so far.
2. Shubman Gill
Just like his opening partner, Shubman Gill has been aggressive and consistent at the top. Along with a terrific bowling unit, GT’s top 3 played a key role in them being at the top of the table. Gill has been good both as a batter and as a captain in the 18th edition of the league, making him GT’s key contributor.
Gill had 508 runs in 11 innings, just one run less than Sudharsan. Gill has an average of 50.80, a strike rate of 152.55, including 5 fifty plus scores to his name. Gill has been the third highest run scorer in the ongoing season, most of which have come in winning causes.
3. KL Rahul
KL Rahul has the first time since 2018, Rahul has had a season with a strike rate of over 140 (And counting). There is a visible change in mindset with execution, which has helped DC to win many games, especially in the first half of the season.
In the first 10 matches of the season, Rahul scored 381 runs at an average of 47.62, at a strike rate of 142.16, including 3 fifty plus scores to his name.
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