IPL 2025 DC vs GT Match Highlights: Centurion Sudharsan outshone KL Rahul's first innings hundred; Titans take huge stride forward into the playoffs

IPL 2025 DC vs GT Match Highlights: The Gujarat Titans have been the most splendid side in the history of the competition ever since they made their debut back in 2022, when they lifted the trophy in their debut season under then-skipper Hardik Pandya. Titans under Shubman Gill are eyeing their third qualification lined up for the IPL playoffs in 2025.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are eyeing a successful season as well, having made a stunning start with a new set of players and a new skipper who has now been long into the side. They were off to a flyer after the Capitals remained undefeated in the first four games of the season, but could not continue with their momentum in the later matches.

IPL 2025 DC vs GT Match Highlights

IPL 2025 DC vs GT Match Highlights: KL Rahul’s static century guides Capitals to good-looking 199

KL Rahul’s hundred on return

Delhi Capitals have faced some serious concerns with their opening pair. Going into the last few games, which seem vital for their entry into the playoffs, they sent their most experienced batters, Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul, to bat first. Rahul was promoted up the order for the second time this season for the Capitals, and once again, the master of IPL delivered with what was expected from him.

Though Faf struggled and got out early in the powerplay, it was KL Rahul who, alongside Abhishek Porel, set the tone for the Capitals’ innings alongside Axar Patel and later finished the innings alongside Tristan Stubbs. Stubbs, Axar and Porel all closed on 20+ scores at lesser balls, but KL Rahul was the pick of the batters with a stunning 5th IPL hundred. Rahul finished 112* off 65 balls and remained unbeaten even after striking at 172.31.

IPL 2025 DC vs GT Match Highlights: Titans’ top-order deliver again as they step into playoffs with massive 18-points lead

Sudharsan and Gill have likely formed the most dashing duo in this IPL

Despite chasing a big 199 at the back of a big hundred from veteran batter KL Rahul, Gujarat Titans batters, even for once, didn’t seem to have felt the pressure of the run chase. Coming in to bat at the very batting-friendly venue, Sai Sudharsan immediately launched an attack on the opposition bowlers, which included skipper Axar Patel and Natrajan, who was handed the first ball in Starc’s absence.

After a great start to their innings, Shubman Gill decided to shift gears after a slow start in the powerplay, as he sensibly stepped on the accelerator, quickly scoring his pile of runs. The two openers complemented each other stunningly as they put on a mammoth 184-run stand for the first wicket and handed the win to the Titans. A huge 10-wicket victory for the Titans would be a huge boost to their morale going into the playoffs.

IPL 2025 DC vs GT Match Highlights: Updated Points Table

RankTeamMatchesWonLostNRPtsNRR
1Gujarat Titans1293018+0.795
2Royal Challengers Bangalore1283117+0.482
3Punjab Kings1283117+0.389
4Mumbai Indians1275014+1.156
5Delhi Capitals1265113+0.260
6Kolkata Knight Riders1356212+0.193
7Lucknow Super Giants1156010-0.469
8Sunrisers Hyderabad113717-1.192
9Rajasthan Royals1331006-0.701
10Chennai Super Kings123906-0.992

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