Gujarat Titans Secure IPL 2025 Playoff Spot with Dominant Victory Over Delhi Capitals
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill Lead Titans to Victory
A remarkable partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill propelled the Gujarat Titans to a convincing 10-wicket win against the Delhi Capitals. Sudharsan's impressive 108 runs and Gill's solid 93 allowed the Titans to chase down the target of 200 runs with ease. This victory marked the Titans as the first team to secure a place in the IPL 2025 playoffs, paving the way for the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru to also advance.
KL Rahul's Century Sets the Stage for Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul shone as the opener for the Delhi Capitals, scoring an unbeaten 112 runs off 65 balls, which included 14 boundaries and four sixes. His performance helped the team reach a total of 199/3. Despite an early wicket of Faf du Plessis, Rahul's blend of aggression and steadiness helped him build crucial partnerships with Abishek Porel (30), Axar Patel (25), and Tristan Stubbs (21). Achieving his first century of the season on his 60th ball, he became the first player in IPL history to score centuries for three different teams.
Titans Dominate in the Chase Against Delhi
The Gujarat Titans displayed their strength as Sai Sudharsan's outstanding unbeaten 100 off just 56 balls, alongside Shubman Gill's stylish 50 off 33 balls, led them to a successful chase of 200 runs. The Titans raced to 59/0 during the powerplay, maintaining their lead throughout the match. After narrowly avoiding dismissal twice, Sudharsan found his rhythm, while Gill, who started slowly, later struck five boundaries. The Titans maintained control, finishing the game with a six, effectively ending Delhi's playoff aspirations and securing spots for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.