IPL 2025 Match 35: Jos Buttler Powers GT to 7-Wicket Win Over DC
IPL 2025 Match 35: Jos Buttler’s Unbeaten 97 Leads Gujarat Titans to Dominant Win Over Delhi Capitals
Match 35 of IPL 2025, held on April 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, delivered an exciting clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC). Gujarat Titans, powered by a brilliant unbeaten knock from Jos Buttler, chased down a challenging target of 204 with 7 wickets and 4 balls to spare, securing a commanding victory and climbing to the top of the points table.
DC’s Explosive Batting Effort
Batting first after losing the toss, Delhi Capitals posted a strong total of 203/8 in 20 overs. Abishek Porel gave a solid start with a quick 45 off 26 balls, while KL Rahul added 41 from 25 deliveries. In the middle order, Tristan Stubbs accelerated the innings with a fiery 39 off just 20 balls. Despite losing wickets in the death overs, DC managed to cross the 200-run mark.
The Gujarat bowling unit showed some discipline, with Prasidh Krishna being the most effective, taking 2 wickets for 32 runs, and Rashid Khan containing runs effectively with 1/28 in his four overs.
Jos Buttler Steals the Show
In response, Gujarat Titans began their chase with a confident opening stand between Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. Gill scored a brisk 28 off 18 balls before departing, but the momentum was maintained by Sai Sudharsan, who added 36 runs from 21 balls. However, the match turned entirely in Gujarat’s favor thanks to Jos Buttler, who played a sensational anchor role.
Buttler remained unbeaten on 97 off 54 balls, smashing 10 fours and 5 sixes. He played with calculated aggression, timing his innings perfectly to take the game deep and finish it off in style. His calm and composure under pressure were key to Gujarat’s successful chase.
DC’s Bowling Falls Short
Despite defending a big total, DC’s bowlers couldn’t contain GT’s batting charge. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers with 1/30, and Mitchell Starc managed a wicket but gave away 42 runs in his 4 overs. The lack of breakthroughs during the middle overs allowed GT to dominate and finish the match without much drama.
Player of the Match
Without a doubt, Jos Buttler was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning 97*. His innings was a masterclass in T20 batting, showcasing a perfect mix of aggression and stability, and proving to be the deciding factor in Gujarat’s win.
Impact on Points Table
With this win, Gujarat Titans soared to the top of the IPL 2025 points table, showcasing their strong form as the league enters a crucial stage. For Delhi Capitals, the defeat is a setback, especially after setting such a high total. They will now need to bounce back strongly in the coming fixtures to stay in the playoff race.
