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GT vs DC, IPL 2025 Match 35 – Jos Buttler’s Brilliance Powers Titans to Victory

Date: April 19, 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match: Jos Buttler – 92* off 51 balls

In a high-scoring and thrilling encounter at Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans (GT) chased down a massive target of 204 runs set by Delhi Capitals (DC) with remarkable ease, winning the match by 7 wickets and with four balls to spare. This match not only showed Gujarat’s batting depth but also highlighted Jos Buttler's masterclass under pressure and heat.

Let’s dive into the key moments of this exciting IPL 2025 clash.

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First Innings: Delhi Capitals Set a Big Total (203/8 in 20 overs)

DC started strong after being asked to bat first. Their top order, led by a quick-fire knock from Tristan Stubbs, got them off to a flying start. Stubbs, who has shown tremendous form this season, once again delivered on Indian soil, playing aggressive yet calculated cricket. Alongside him, Axar Patel played a crucial role in the middle overs, stabilizing the innings when wickets fell at regular intervals.

Despite looking good for a score of 220+ at one stage, Delhi’s middle and lower order failed to finish big. Some tight overs by Gujarat’s bowlers in the last five overs, especially by Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna, pulled things back.

Captain Shubman Gill credited the bowlers during the post-match presentation:

“At one point, it looked like 220-230 was on the cards. The way we pulled it back deserves applause. Even in previous games, we’ve chased well and defended strongly.”

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Second Innings: Jos Buttler’s Flawless Chase

Chasing 204 is never easy, but Jos Buttler made it look effortless. On a hot Ahmedabad evening, Buttler remained unbeaten with a stunning 92 off just 51 balls, guiding his team to their highest successful run chase in IPL history.

Buttler batted with composure, rotated the strike perfectly with Sai Sudharsan, and shifted gears when needed. His partnership with Sherfane Rutherford was the game-changer. Rutherford’s massive sixes off Mohit Sharma shifted the momentum completely in Gujarat’s favor.

Buttler also took a diving catch earlier in the match and shared this in the post-match talk:

“I’ve kept poorly in the first few games, so I was determined to do better. Batting-wise, it was just about picking the right moments and taking the game deep. The pitch was great, but the heat was something else!”

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Key Moments That Changed the Game

1. Sherfane Rutherford’s Big Hits

   His cameo shifted momentum. The timing and power he showed, especially hitting two sixes in one over, broke Delhi’s hopes of a comeback.

2. Axar Patel’s Dismissal

   Axar looked in great touch, but his wicket slowed the run rate and DC couldn’t finish strong. His post-match comment summed it up:

   “We were 10-15 runs short. While accelerating, we lost too many wickets.”

3. Buttler’s Captain Mindset

   More than just big shots, Buttler showed leadership and maturity. He told his partner Rahul:

   “Don’t worry about my milestones, let’s win the game.”

4. Sai Sudharsan's Support Role

   Often under the radar, Sai played a crucial anchor role, ensuring no pressure built on Buttler.

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Stat Highlights

• GT’s Highest Successful Run Chase:
  204/3 vs DC (Ahmedabad, 2025)
  Previous best: 198 vs RCB (2023)

• Top Run Chases Against Delhi Capitals:

  • 204 - GT (2025)
  • 188 - CSK (2008)
  • 188 - SRH (2018)

• Rutherford & Buttler Partnership:
  A brilliant mix of calculated batting and power-hitting that took the game away from DC.

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What Experts Are Saying

• Manoj Tiwary on Badoni: “He reminds me of KL Rahul’s calmness.”
• Joy Bhattacharjya on Buttler: “He puts the team above personal glory.”
• Amit Mishra on Rashid Khan: “His comeback is all about skill, not desperation.”
• Rohan Gavaskar on Shubman Gill: “Still learning as captain, but signs are promising.”

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Points Table Shake-Up

With this win, Gujarat Titans move to the top of the IPL 2025 points table, tied with Delhi and Punjab, but ahead on Net Run Rate (NRR). The competition is heating up as we move into the second half of the tournament.

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Final Thoughts

This match was a complete package of entertainment – big scores, incredible batting, athletic fielding, and brilliant captaincy. Jos Buttler proved again why he is one of the most valuable T20 players in the world. His ability to stay calm and finish games under pressure is unmatched.

For Delhi, the loss will sting, especially since they looked set for a huge score. But as Axar said, it’s a long tournament and one loss won’t define their season.

With such matches, IPL 2025 is delivering top-tier action, and fans can’t wait to see what the rest of the league has in store.

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Next Up:

Stay tuned for the evening clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). It promises to be another thrilling contest.

Written by: Abdul Hayee – Hayee IPL
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