Cricket Highlights, April 19: IPL 2025 (35th Match) – DC vs GT

DC vs GT (35th Match) – Highlights

In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans chased down a challenging total of 204 with four balls to spare, defeating Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the 35th match of IPL 2025. The architect of the successful run-chase was none other than Jos Buttler, who delivered a masterclass in T20 batting with a sublime unbeaten 97 off just 54 balls, taking GT home and earning himself the Player of the Match award.

The Delhi Capitals innings began with a bang as Abishek Porel made an explosive start, smashing 18 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed. Karun Nair and KL Rahul took charge, maintaining the momentum with Nair scoring a quickfire 31 from 18 balls and Rahul following suit with a rapid 28 off 14 deliveries. 

Axar Patel came next and steadied the ship in the middle overs by scoring a dependable 39 off 32 balls. When the innings entered its final act, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma gave a worthy finish while Ashutosh took charge. He blasted a whopping 37 off 19 balls, including two fours and three massive sixes, putting the Capitals’ total into a good position.

The Gujarat Titans’ bowlers faced a tough challenge on a batting-friendly pitch, where containing the flow of runs proved to be a demanding task throughout the innings. Prasidh Krishna emerged as the standout performer with an excellent spell, claiming 4 wickets for 41 runs. He struck crucial blows by removing KL Rahul, Karun Nair, and Axar Patel at pivotal moments. Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj took a wicket apiece, though both proved expensive, conceding over 11 runs per over.

Chasing a stiff target of 204, Gujarat Titans needed a strong start. However, Shubman Gill’s stay was short-lived as he was run out for just 7. Sai Sudharsan showed great intent with a fluent 36 off just 21 deliveries, playing some eye-catching strokes before his promising knock was cut short by Kuldeep Yadav. From there, it was the Buttler show. The Englishman timed his innings to perfection, combining smart placement with powerful strokes, smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes.

Jos Buttler found an able partner in Sherfane Rutherford, who played a crucial supporting role with 43 off 34 balls. The duo stitched a match-winning 119-run partnership that took the Titans to the brink of victory. 

Though Rutherford fell with just 11 runs needed, Rahul Tewatia came in and finished the job with a boundary and a six in a brief cameo. The Gujarat Titans successfully hunted down the target in 19.2 overs, clinching a vital win that keeps their tournament hopes alive and their momentum intact.

Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Scoreboard

Delhi Capitals – 203/8 (20)

Gujarat Titans – 204/3 (19.2)

Result – GT won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Jos Buttler

RCB vs CSK Playing XI

Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, M Shahrukh Khan, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

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