Key Highlights:
GT vs DC Highlights: The first half of IPL 2025 Match 35 at Narendra Modi Stadium saw Delhi Capitals put up an aggressive yet slightly stuttered 203/8 against Gujarat Titans. After being asked to bat first, DC unleashed early intent but were repeatedly pegged back by a sensational spell from Prasidh Krishna, who claimed 4 wickets for 41 runs, leading Gujarat’s bowling effort.
Blazing Start for DC: 73 in Powerplay, But Two Big Blows
DC’s top order came out firing, scoring 73 runs in the Powerplay, the highest by the franchise this season. However, they lost:
- Abishek Porel (18 off 9) to Mohammed Siraj
- KL Rahul (28 off 14) to a deadly yorker by Prasidh Krishna
The Rahul dismissal was a major breakthrough, earning praise across commentary boxes for its accuracy and timing.
Middle Overs: Nair, Axar, Stubbs Build Platform
- Karun Nair (31 off 18) impressed with quick boundaries before falling to another Krishna short ball.
- Axar Patel (39 off 32) anchored one end, maintaining tempo.
- Tristan Stubbs (31 off 21) played a fluent hand before being undone by Siraj.
The scoring rate dipped slightly post-10 overs, but DC still managed 146/4 by the 15th over.
Prasidh Krishna Wrecks the Middle and Lower Order
Prasidh Krishna returned to deliver two more lethal blows:
- Axar Patel (17.1 ov): Thick outside edge off a full delivery, Buttler completed a sharp catch.
- Vipraj Nigam (17.2 ov): Back-of-length ball, Buttler took a blinder diving to his right – a highlight moment.
Krishna’s 4/41 moved him to the top of the IPL 2025 Purple Cap standings.
Impact Player Fails: Donovan Ferreira Falls for 1
Delhi brought in Donovan Ferreira for the final assault, but the move backfired. The South African was dismissed for just 1 (caught at cover off Sai Kishore), ending DC’s hopes of reaching 220+.
Wicket-by-Wicket Summary
- Porel – 23/1
- Rahul – 58/2
- Nair – 93/3
- Stubbs – 146/4
- Axar – 173/5
- Nigam – 173/6
- Ferreira – 191/7
- Ashutosh – 203/8
Top DC Batting Performers
- Axar Patel: 39 (32), 2 fours, 1 six
- Ashutosh Sharma: 37 (19), 3 sixes
- Karun Nair: 31 (18), set up middle overs
- Stubbs & Rahul: 31 and 28 respectively, fast starts
GT Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 41 | 4 | 10.25 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 |
| Arshad Khan | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Ishant Sharma | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Sai Kishore | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12.00 |
Match Flow Observations
- 50 came in 3.5 overs
- 100 in 8.6 overs, with KL Rahul and Nair in full flow
- Strategic breaks at 73/2 and 146/4
- Final 5 overs: 53/4 – momentum lost after Stubbs and Axar’s exit
What This Means for the Titans
Chasing 204 on a high-scoring surface, GT will rely on their top-order firepower in Gill, Buttler, and Sudharsan. However, they will need to be wary of Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc, both of whom are deadly in the middle and death overs.
Disclaimer
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Cricbuzz. All data and insights are based on verified IPL 2025 commentary and scorecards. For fantasy tips, check official fantasy partners.
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