DC vs GT 2025: Sudharsan-Gill Masterclass Sends Gujarat Titans to Playoffs in Historic Chase

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DC vs GT 2025: Sudharsan-Gill Masterclass Sends Gujarat Titans to Playoffs in Historic Chase

In a jaw-dropping display of dominance, the Gujarat Titans (GT) crushed the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 10 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Chasing a daunting 200, openers Sai Sudharsan (108* off 61) and Shubman Gill (93* off 53) scripted history, becoming only the second pair in T20 cricket to chase 200+ without losing a wicket. The result also reshuffled the playoff race, sending RCB and Punjab Kings through while leaving DC, MI, and LSG fighting for the final spot.

Match Recap: A Chase for the Ages match DC vs GT 2025

DC’s Total: 199/3
Delhi Capitals, put in to bat first, relied heavily on skipper KL Rahul’s sublime 112* off 65 balls. Despite a sluggish start (28/1 in 5 overs), Rahul accelerated with elegant strokeplay, hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes. Partnerships with Abishek Porel (30 off 19) and Tristan Stubbs (21* off 10) propelled DC to 199/3. However, GT’s bowlers, led by Arshad Khan (1/7), kept the middle order in check.

GT’s Reply: 205/0 in 19 Overs
What followed was pure carnage. Sai Sudharsan, named Player of the Match, tore into DC’s bowling from ball one, smashing 35 off his first 13 deliveries. Gill, initially cautious, shifted gears by hammering spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel for towering sixes. The duo’s unbeaten 205-run stand featured 18 fours and 12 sixes, with Sudharsan sealing the win with a six off Vipraj Nigam.

Key Performances during match DC vs GT 2025

Sai Sudharsan’s Blitzkrieg
- Second IPL century (108*) at a strike rate of 177.
- Dominated powerplay: 59 runs in 6 overs.
- Became GT’s backbone, overshadowing even Gill initially.
Shubman Gill’s Calculated Aggression
- First 19 balls: 21 runs. Next 34 balls: 72 runs.
- Hit 5 sixes, including a 97-meter hit off Dushmantha Chameera.
- Proved why he’s a contender for the Orange Cap 2025.
KL Rahul’s Lone Warrior Act
- Scored 70% of DC’s runs in the first 15 overs.
- Luck played a role: Dropped chances and edges fueled his 112*.
- Now third in the IPL Orange Cap list with 540 runs.

Turning Points in match DC vs GT 2025

Powerplay Contrast: DC crawled to 28/1 in 5 overs; GT raced to 59/0.
Rabada’s Nightmare Return: After a one-month ban, Rabada conceded 34 runs in 2 overs.
Axar’s Expensive Spell: DC’s spin spearhead gave away 47 runs in 4 overs.
Sai Kishore’s Redemption: After leaking runs early, his 16th over (15 runs) kept DC below 200.

Playoff Implications of DC vs GT 2025

The win catapulted GT to 16 points, securing their playoffs berth. Here’s how the IPL 2025 Points Table now stands:

Gujarat Titans (GT): Qualified (16 points).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Qualified (14 points).
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Qualified (14 points).
Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Delhi Capitals (DC): Battle for the 4th spot.

Stats & Records

First 200+ Chase Without Losing a Wicket in IPL history.
Highest Opening Partnership in IPL 2025: 205* (Sudharsan-Gill).
KL Rahul: Joins Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler in the 100+ sixes club in IPL.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report: A batting paradise with 398 runs scored in 40 overs.

Where DC Lost the Game

Bowling Tactics: Over-reliance on spinners backfired as Gill-Sudharsan targeted Axar and Kuldeep.
Death Bowling: Mustafizur Rahman (0/45) and T Natarajan (0/38) failed to contain runs.
Fielding Errors: Dropped catches and misfields cost DC 20+ runs.

Orange Cap 2025 Race Heats Up

Shubman Gill: Now 2nd with 580 runs.
KL Rahul: 3rd with 540 runs.
Sai Sudharsan: Jumps to 5th (470 runs).

What’s Next?

GT: Face PBKS in their final league game. A win could secure a top-2 finish.
DC: Must beat LSG to stay alive. Net Run Rate (NRR) could decide their fate.
Key Player Watch: Kagiso Rabada’s form remains a concern for DC.

Fan Reactions & Memorable Moments

“Sudharsan vs Gill: Who’s the real MVP?” – Twitter debate trends.
Memes flood social media: “DC bowlers after the match: Where’s the exit?”
Where to Watch Replay: JioCinema and Star Sports Network.

Final Word

The Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans clash will be remembered for KL Rahul’s grit and GT’s historic chase. With the playoffs looming, GT’s momentum makes them title favorites, while DC’s campaign hangs by a thread. For fans, this match had it all: centuries, sixes, and a playoff twist.

Catch GT vs PBKS and DC vs LSG this week to see who clinches the final IPL 2025 playoff spot!