Jos Buttler’s Blazing 97 Sparks Historic Chase for Gujarat Titans
Wow, what a game that was between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals! If you're an IPL fan, this was one for the history books. The Gujarat Titans just pulled off the highest-ever successful run chase against Delhi Capitals in IPL history, and trust me, it was nothing short of thrilling. At the heart of this record-breaking chase was none other than Jos Buttler, who played a phenomenal unbeaten knock of 97 runs and simply stole the show.
The match was held at the sweltering Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and it truly felt like the heat was on—both literally and figuratively. Chasing a mammoth target of 204, Buttler didn’t flinch. Despite battling cramps right from the start, he stayed calm and composed, delivering a masterclass in T20 batting. His 54-ball innings was laced with 11 boundaries and 4 sixes, and he even took on Mitchell Starc with five consecutive boundaries in one over. Absolute fireworks.
He wasn’t alone in this mission, though. Sherfane Rutherford stepped in as the impact player and made a significant contribution with 43 runs. Together, they stitched a brilliant 119-run partnership for the third wicket, which completely took the game away from Delhi. Gujarat reached 204/3 with four balls to spare, sealing a comfortable 7-wicket win.
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This chase not only gave GT their fifth win of the season but also pushed them to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. And yes, this was Gujarat’s highest-ever successful run chase—surpassing their previous best of 198 against RCB in 2023. Against Delhi, no other team had ever chased more than 188 runs before, so this was a huge moment in IPL history.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals were off to a decent start but never really got that explosive innings going. Axar Patel top-scored with 39, and Ashutosh Sharma chipped in with a quick 37. Prasidh Krishna was Gujarat's hero with the ball, grabbing 4 wickets for 41 runs. His two wickets in two balls was a game-defining moment in the first innings, keeping DC from breaching the 210-mark, which could've been dangerous.
Even with cramps affecting several players, including Buttler and Krishna, the Titans held their nerves and showcased resilience and composure throughout the game. GT captain Shubman Gill called it "a treat to watch," and honestly, that’s the perfect way to describe it.
With this win, Gujarat has sent a strong message to the rest of the league—they're here to dominate. Jos Buttler's knock will surely go down as one of the best in IPL chases, and this match will be remembered for years to come.
So, whether you’re backing GT or DC, this clash had everything—drama, brilliance, and records being rewritten. Can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds!
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