Key Highlights:
GT vs DC was a battle of nerves and batting brilliance in Match 35 of IPL 2025, where Gujarat Titans (GT) successfully chased down a formidable 204-run target set by Delhi Capitals (DC). The match, held on April 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, saw Jos Buttler emerge as the undisputed match-winner with a masterful 97 off 54 balls*, supported well by Sherfane Rutherford’s 43 off 34.
GT completed the chase in just 19.2 overs, registering a comprehensive 7-wicket win and boosting their net run rate in the process.
Jos Buttler’s Knock Steers Titans to Victory
After losing Shubman Gill (7) early to a run-out and Sai Sudharsan (36) to Kuldeep Yadav, GT were in a spot of bother at 74/2. But Jos Buttler anchored the innings with precision and maturity.
- Hit 11 fours and 4 sixes
- Unbeaten on 97 off 54 balls
- Maintained a strike rate of 179.62
His ability to rotate strike and explode when needed took the game away from DC. Buttler narrowly missed out on a century but ensured Gujarat crossed the finish line with ease.
Partnership of the Night: Buttler and Rutherford
Sherfane Rutherford played a stabilizing role, building a 119-run partnership with Buttler. He rotated strike well and hit 3 sixes before falling at 193/3. His departure was inconsequential, as GT only needed 10 runs more to win.
“The calmness with which this pair handled the middle overs made the difference,” Cricbuzz noted post-match.
Delhi Capitals’ Bowling Falters Under Pressure
Kuldeep was the only bright spot for DC, returning figures of 1/20 in 4 overs, removing Sudharsan and drying up runs in the middle overs. However, his efforts were undone by poor support from others:
- Mitchell Starc: 3.2 overs, 47 runs, 0 wickets
- Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma: All leaked runs with little control
- Total extras: 10 – including 5 byes and 4 wides – also hurt DC
Full Second Innings Scorecard Snapshot
Titans – 204/3 (19.2 overs):
- Jos Buttler – 97* (54)
- Sherfane Rutherford – 43 (34)
- Sai Sudharsan – 36 (21)
- Kuldeep Yadav – 4-0-20-1
- GT won by 7 wickets
Points Table Implications After GT vs DC
With this win:
- Gujarat Titans moved into the top 3, improving both win tally and NRR
- Delhi Capitals, though still in contention, must work on bowling depth for playoffs
Who Will Be Affected?
- Fantasy Players: Starc’s poor spell hurt Dream11 captainers
- DC Bowling Line-up: Pressure on selectors to review death over options
- GT’s Rivals: Buttler’s return to form sends warning to all teams
How to Take Action if You’re a Fan or Analyst
- Watch out for GT’s use of power-hitters with spin partnerships
- DC must address bowling balance and rethink late-over matchups
- Teams facing GT next should target early wickets and deny Buttler momentum
Disclaimer
This article is powered by Cricbuzz. All match stats, fantasy insights, and tactical inputs are based on live official feeds and post-match commentary.
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