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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date: May 18, 2025
Result: With six balls left, the Gujarat Titans won by ten wickets.
In what turned out to be a completely one-sided affair, Gujarat Titans (GT) crushed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 10 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. It was not just a win, but a statement – GT showed why they are one of the top contenders for the IPL 2025 title. With 6 balls to spare, they chased down DC's modest target of 143 runs without losing a single wicket.
🎯 First Innings: Delhi Capitals Struggle Again
DC Innings: 142/9 (20 Overs)
Put into bat first, Delhi Capitals never really got going. Their batting, which has looked inconsistent this season, once again failed to deliver under pressure. Openers David Warner (14) and Prithvi Shaw (8) fell cheaply to the GT pacers, and from there, things spiraled downward.
Captain Rishabh Pant, who has been their go-to man this season, tried to stabilize the innings with a gritty 36 off 31 balls, but found very little support from the other end. Tristan Stubbs (21) and Axar Patel (18) chipped in, but no one could accelerate when needed.
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GT’s bowlers, on the other hand, were clinical. Rashid Khan (2/23) used his magic to dominate the middle overs, while Mohit Sharma once again displayed outstanding statistics of 3/24. Umesh Yadav and Noor Ahmad provided great support as DC could only post 142/9 in their 20 overs — at least 20 runs short on this pitch.
🔥 Second Innings: Gujarat’s Opening Pair Makes it Look Easy
GT Innings: 143/0 (19 Overs)
Result: Won by 10 wickets
If Delhi’s innings was shaky, Gujarat’s was exactly the opposite — rock solid and ruthless.
Sai Sudharsan, a youthful phenomenon, and Captain Shubman Gill performed a master lesson in controlled aggressiveness. The opening pair showed maturity far beyond their years, rotating the strike beautifully and punishing every loose delivery.
72* (two sixes, eight fours, and 48 balls) for Shubman Gill
63* (42 balls, 7 fours, 1 six) for Sai Sudharsan
The DC bowlers had no answers. Neither pace nor spin could break the partnership as GT crossed the finish line in the 19th over without losing a single wicket. The pair recorded one of the best opening partnerships of the season and ensured GT’s net run rate got a solid boost.
📈 Match Summary
Teams Score
Delhi Capitals 142/9 (20 overs)
Gujarat Titans 143/0 (19 overs)
Result GT won by 10 wickets
🌟 Player of the Match
🏅 Shubman Gill – 72* (48 balls)
The GT skipper led from the front, anchoring the chase with elegance and confidence. His ability to absorb pressure and rotate the strike made sure there were no hiccups during the chase.
🧠 Key Takeaways from the Match
✅ GT’s All-Round Dominance
From bowling discipline to chasing with composure, GT ticked all the boxes. Their net run rate will thank them for this clinical finish.
❌ DC’s Batting Woes Continue
Once again, the Capitals' top and middle order collapsed under pressure. Rishabh Pant fought alone, but that wasn’t enough.
🧊 Calmness Under Pressure
GT showed why they are regarded as one of the most composed teams in crunch situations. This maturity is what makes them title contenders.
🗣️ What Captains Said
Shubman Gill (GT Captain):
"It was a near-perfect performance. Very happy with the bowlers and the way we chased. Sai and I enjoy batting together — it’s all about understanding and backing each other."
Rishabh Pant (DC Captain):
"We’re not able to build partnerships. Credit to GT, they played like champions. We have to go back, reflect, and come back stronger."
📅 What’s Next?
GT solidify their place in the top 2 and are now looking at a direct qualification to Qualifier 1.
DC’s chances of making it to the playoffs are hanging by a thread, and they now must win all remaining matches while also relying on other results.
📣 Fan Reactions
The Delhi crowd, which initially came in huge numbers to support the home team, was stunned into silence.Gujarat supporters, meanwhile, celebrated on social media, complimenting GT's discipline and the Gill-Sudharsan collaboration.
