Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) confronted one another within the sixtieth match of the IPL 2025 on the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. DC posted 199/3 on the board, on the again of KL Rahul’s fifth IPL hundred. GT had no hiccups in any respect within the run chase, as they claimed a win by 10 wickets to formally qualify for the playoffs.
Speaking Factors
KL Rahul’s fifth IPL hundred
Batting first, DC misplaced the wicket of Faf Du Plessis early. Whereas Abhishek Porel and Axar Patel bought their begins, neither of them performed a protracted innings. KL Rahul performed an awesome innings and helped his aspect to get to a complete near 200. In his keep within the center, Rahul scored an unbeaten 112*(65), which included 14 fours and 4 sixes. It was his fifth IPL hundred and doubtless the most effective of the lot.
Sai Sudharsan’s second IPL hundred
Whereas Rahul performed an awesome knock, Sai Sudharsan performed the most effective knock of the match and took his aspect residence fairly comfortably ultimately. The Southpaw went after the bowlers proper from the phrase go, made good use of the Powerplay, and registered the very best rating of his IPL profession. He scored an unbeaten 108*(61), gained the POTM Award, and have become the orange cap holder.
Shubman Gill’s batting efficiency
Whereas Sudharsan went after the bowlers early within the match, Gill performed second fiddle within the PP. Within the center overs, it was the other, because the GT skipper took the onus on himself to up the ante. The star batter smashed the bowlers for enjoyable and hit large sixes. Gill scored an unbeaten 93*(53), which included 3 fours and seven sixes at a strike charge of 175.47.
Who Stated What?
Axar Patel, DC (Dropping Captain)
The best way they batted was wonderful. The wicket additionally bought higher as the sport went on. We felt we had a par rating. Obtained a very good end, KL batted nicely. Our bowlers tried nicely however did not get the win. The best way we batted was a constructive given the final couple of video games. Fielding and bowling within the powerplay wants to enhance. Ball got here on properly within the second innings. It did not stick within the pitch prefer it did within the first innings. They did not lose wickets which made it simple as nicely.
Shubman Gill, GT (Profitable Captain)
Feels nice to get the Q, however nonetheless two necessary video games left. Carrying momentum is necessary. I’ve talked about being a batter, suppose as one with out worrying about captaincy. Discovered it difficult final yr, learnt the way to handle it late within the season. Our fielding had been under par, we would dropped a variety of catches, we mirrored on that and labored on it throughout the break. If you’re in type, somebody like Sai who’s changing begins, you do not discuss a lot. You simply speak about what’s required. When in move, you simply have to ensure you do not get carried away. We wished to complete the sport ourselves. At midway level, we thought we gave 10-15 further, there was grip for spinners. They batted nicely. However once we went out to bat, we simply wished to play good cricketing photographs. (Seven sixes tonight, been hitting the health club?) Not likely. I might gotten sick, the break helped me get well.
Sai Sudharsan, Participant of the Match
There is a little bit of pleasure once you end video games. Throughout the break, I used to be considering of that extra and it paid off. After six overs, they bowled nicely (7 to 10). However we took the sport deep, had been cool sufficient mentally and bought 2-3 large overs after 12 which labored out. Had taken dangers in earlier video games which hadn’t labored out. I’ve additionally began to consider myself extra to take the sport deeper, broaden my sport. Not a lot has modified with my batting, however mentally I am extra free and expressive. Possibly I can get higher at placing towards spin and bettering my batting after the fifteenth over. (On partnership with Gill) There’s a variety of understanding. We complement one another particularly when the opposite batter is doing nicely, operating is a crucial factor too.