Jos Buttler Leads GT to Big Win Over DC
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Hey Cricket fans! Let’s jump to today’s action at the Narendra Modi Stadium. It was Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, and it turned out to be a cracker of a game.
Jos Buttler's Blazing 97 Leads GT to the Top of the Table
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans pulled off a brilliant run chase to beat Delhi Capitals by seven wickets. With this win, GT reached the top of the IPL 2025 points table.
Jos Buttler was the star of the match. He scored an unbeaten 97 runs and almost reached his eighth IPL century. Even though he missed the mark by just three runs, his innings was amazing. He hit Delhi’s bowlers all over the park, including five fours in a single over from Mitchell Starc. The game ended with Rahul Tewatia hitting two fours in a row to seal the win.
Delhi Capitals had scored 203/8 after batting first. Axar Patel played a steady knock of 39 runs from 32 balls. Ashutosh Sharma added quick runs at the end with 37 off 19 balls. Prasidh Krishna was the best bowler for GT. He took 4 wickets for 41 runs and dismissed key players like Karun Nair at important times.
DC started strongly. Karun Nair and Abishek Porel added 73 runs in the first six overs. Nair scored a fast 31 off 18 balls. But after he got out to Krishna, the momentum shifted. Rahul and Axar kept the scoreboard moving, but Krishna took two more important wickets, which slowed DC down. Ashutosh Sharma’s late hitting helped them pass 200.
GT’s chase was solid from the start. Jos Buttler showed great timing and placement. Sai Sudharsan helped with a quick 36 from 21 balls. Buttler hit two sixes in a row off Vipraj, which became a turning point. Although GT lost Shubman Gill early to a direct hit from Nair, they stayed on track.
Sherfane Rutherford also played an important role, scoring 43 off 34 balls, including three big sixes. Buttler handled the pace bowling with ease, and Rutherford’s power made sure GT was never under pressure.
Delhi’s bowlers couldn’t stop the runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar tried hard, but Starc had a rough outing. Buttler hit him for 20 runs in one over, showing how dominant he was.
The match had some drama too. GT was fined for a slow over-rate, which frustrated captain Shubman Gill and coach Ashish Nehra. Ishant Sharma also had to leave the field due to heat stroke but returned later to take a wicket.
In the end, GT chased down the target in 19.3 overs, winning by seven wickets. Buttler stayed not out and led the team to the top of the table.
With the playoffs coming closer, Gujarat Titans look like strong title contenders. Buttler’s form and the team’s overall strength make them a team to watch. Delhi, on the other hand, needs to fix their bowling if they want to stay in the race.
Jos Buttler was on fire, and Gujarat Titans are looking super strong this season. below.
That’s all for now,See you in the next match!