Hey there, cricket lovers! If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing quite like settling in for an IPL match with a cold drink, some snacks, and the thrill of watching your favorite teams battle it out. The Indian Premier League never fails to deliver drama, and the showdown between Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard 60 of IPL 2025 was no exception. Played on May 18, 2025, at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, this game wasn’t just about runs and wickets—it was a high-stakes affair that decided playoff fates. Imagine the electric atmosphere: roaring crowds, fireworks lighting up the night sky, and two teams fighting tooth and nail for glory.
As someone who’s followed IPL since its early days, I can tell you this match felt like a classic. DC, sitting fifth on the points table, needed a win to keep their playoff dreams alive. GT, provisionally second, were looking to seal their spot and climb higher. What unfolded was a batting masterclass, a heartbreaking collapse, and a chase for the ages. GT pulled off a stunning 10-wicket victory, chasing down 200 with six balls to spare. It was the kind of game that leaves you replaying highlights for days. In this article, we’ll break it all down in simple terms—think of it as chatting over chai. We’ll cover the buildup, the action ball-by-ball (well, overs-by-overs), key moments, player spotlights, and of course, a full scorecard table. By the end, you’ll feel like you were right there in the stands. Let’s dive in!
The Road to Match 60: Why This Game Mattered So Much
IPL 2025 had been a rollercoaster from the start. The season kicked off on March 22 with the usual mix of explosive sixes, dramatic finishes, and a few rain interruptions. But things got really intense toward the business end. The league was suspended briefly due to some national commitments—shoutout to our armed forces for making it possible to resume safely—but when it did, the action exploded back.
Delhi Capitals, led by the steady Axar Patel, had a solid start with four wins in their first five games. Players like KL Rahul and Abishek Porel were firing on all cylinders, and the home crowd at Arun Jaitley was buzzing. But then came a rough patch: just one win in their last four outings. Heading into this match, DC were on 12 points from 11 games, desperate to avoid elimination. A loss here, and they’d be out of the top four race, battling with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants for scraps.
On the flip side, Gujarat Titans were the form team. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, they sat pretty with 16 points from 11 matches. Their batting line-up, anchored by Gill and the rising star Sai Sudharsan, was unstoppable. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Prasidh Krishna, had been clinical. This was their second meeting in IPL 2025—GT had edged out DC by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad back in April, chasing 204 in a thriller. Fans knew history might repeat itself, but no one expected this level of dominance.
The stakes? Massive. A GT win locked in their playoffs berth and boosted their net run rate. For DC, it was do-or-die. The weather gods smiled—a clear evening with temperatures around 28°C—and over 35,000 fans packed the stadium. Pre-match hype included Faf du Plessis rejoining DC and Rabada bolstering GT’s attack. Toss time: DC won and elected to bat first, banking on their home dew advantage. Little did they know, it would turn into a run-fest.
Delhi Capitals’ Innings: Fireworks and a Frustrating Finish
Picture this: The floodlights are on, the DJ’s pumping “Dil Dil Pakistan” (wait, wrong border—make that “London Thumakda” for the Delhi vibe), and KL Rahul strides out with Abishek Porel. DC needed a big total to pressure GT’s chase masters. And boy, did they deliver… for a while.
The powerplay was a dream. Rahul, playing his anchor role to perfection, flicked and drove with elegance. By the end of the sixth over, DC were 50/0, with Rahul on 38 and Porel adding 14. Porel, the young wicketkeeper-batter, looked compact, picking singles and the odd boundary. GT’s openers—Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj—tried hard, but the ball was coming on nicely to the bat.
Then came the acceleration. After the strategic timeout at 6.6 overs, DC upped the ante. Rahul reached his fifty off 32 balls, mixing classy covers with booming sixes. Porel fell for 30 off 19 (caught at deep midwicket off Umesh Yadav), bringing Tristan Stubbs to the crease. Stubbs, the South African powerhouse, joined the party with a quick 28 off 15, including two massive sixes over long-on. By the 10-over mark, DC were cruising at 92/1.
But GT fought back. In the 11th over, Sai Kishore, the left-arm spinner, got Stubbs stumped for 28, and Axar Patel followed soon after, bowled for 12 by Rashid Khan’s googly. At 120/3 after 13 overs, DC needed a partnership. Enter Faf du Plessis, who smashed 35 off 20 with his trademark flair—lofted covers and ramps that had the crowd on their feet.
Rahul, meanwhile, was in beast mode. He brought up his hundred off 55 balls, becoming the fastest Indian to 8000 T20 runs in the process. What a milestone! The 15th over from Rabada went for 18, pushing DC to 150/3. But just as things heated up, the middle order wobbled. Du Plessis holed out to long-off off Arshad Khan for 35, and Rishabh Pant, DC’s explosive finisher, managed only 8 before edging Siraj to slip.
The last five overs were where DC really piled on. Rahul and the lower order—thanks to some lusty blows from Anrich Nortje (15* off 6)—racked up 60 runs. Rahul finished unbeaten on 112 off 65, a knock full of 12 fours and 5 sixes. Extras added 10 more. Final score: 199/3 in 20 overs. It was the highest total DC posted at home that season, and on a flat pitch, it looked defendable. Or so they thought.
Key moments in DC’s innings? Rahul’s century, of course—that pull shot for six off Prasidh in the 18th over still gives me goosebumps. And the review drama: GT challenged a caught-behind on Porel in the 9th over, but it was struck down. DC’s fielding coach, Ricky Ponting, must’ve been smiling from the dugout.
Gujarat Titans’ Chase: A Masterclass in Dominance
If DC’s innings was a solid 8/10, GT’s reply was a perfect 10. Chasing 200 in T20? It’s like trying to eat a whole pizza in one bite—tough, but these guys made it look easy. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened, and from ball one, it was fireworks.
The powerplay was GT’s playground. Gill, elegance personified, drove through covers like it was a Test match, while Sudharsan played with freedom, pulling short balls with authority. By 6 overs, GT were 65/0. DC’s bowlers—Mustafizur Rahman and Kuldeep Yadav—tried cutters and googlies, but the ball flew off the bat. A wide call in the 7th over sparked a review from DC, but it stood.
Strategic timeout at 8 overs: 92/0. Unheard of! Gill was on 45, Sudharsan 40. Post-timeout, they didn’t let up. Gill brought up his fifty off 28 balls with a lofted drive off Axar Patel. Sudharsan followed soon after, his timing impeccable. The 10-over mark: 120/0. DC fans started heading for the exits early—I’ve been there, heart sinking.
DC finally struck? Nope. Not a single wicket fell. Gill and Sudharsan toyed with the attack. Mustafizur went for 24 in three overs, Vipraj Nigam leaked 37 in four. The duo’s partnership swelled to 205*, the highest for any wicket in a 10-wicket IPL win. Sudharsan reached his century off 58 balls—his second of the season—while Gill fell just short at 93* off 53.
In the 19th over, GT needed just 9, and they knocked it off with singles and a boundary. 205/0 in 19 overs. GT won by 10 wickets, their first such victory in IPL history. The stadium fell silent, except for the GT pockets erupting in joy. Player of the Match? Sai Sudharsan, hands down, for his 108* off 61 (14 fours, 4 sixes).
What made this chase special? The partnership. Gill and Sudharsan became the first Indian duo to score 839 runs together in an IPL season—beating records set by legends like Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw. It was poetry in motion, a reminder why T20 is the best format.
Key Players Who Stole the Show
Let’s give props where due. KL Rahul’s 112* was a lone warrior effort for DC—vintage Rahul, calm under pressure. But it wasn’t enough against GT’s duo.
Sai Sudharsan: The 23-year-old Tamil Nadu lad is IPL’s new sensation. His unbeaten 108 was all class—no rash shots, just pure strokeplay. Post-match, he said, “Chasing with Shubman feels like batting with a safety net.” Now topping the Orange Cap with Gill right behind.
Shubman Gill: 93* off 53—silky smooth. The Gujarat skipper led from the front, his cover drives a treat. This knock pushed GT’s playoff hopes over the line.
For DC, Abishek Porel’s 30 set the tone, and Faf’s 35 added flair. On the bowling front, no one shone for DC—Mustafizur was tidy but wicketless. GT’s Prasidh Krishna picked 1/40 but contained well early on.
Honorable mention: The umpires. Three reviews in the match (all struck down) kept things tense.
Full Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard: At a Glance
Here’s the complete scorecard in a simple table. I’ve kept it straightforward so even if you’re new to cricket, you can follow along. Batsmen runs, bowlers figures—everything you need.
Delhi Capitals Innings
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul* | Not Out | 112 | 65 | 12 | 5 | 172.31 |
| Abishek Porel | c Gill b Umesh Yadav | 30 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 157.89 |
| Tristan Stubbs | st† Rashid Khan b Sai Kishore | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.67 |
| Axar Patel(c) | b Rashid Khan | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Faf du Plessis | c sub (Washington Sundar) b Arshad Khan | 35 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Rishabh Pant† | c Gill b Siraj | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Anrich Nortje | Not Out | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Extras | (lb 4, w 6, nb 0, b 0) | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | (3 wickets; 20 overs) | 199/3 | – | – | – | 9.95 rr |
Did not bat: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Vipraj Nigam
Fall of wickets: 1-52 (Porel, 6.6 ov), 2-88 (Stubbs, 10.2 ov), 3-120 (Axar, 13.1 ov), 4-162 (du Plessis, 17.3 ov)
Gujarat Titans Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Umesh Yadav | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Sai Kishore | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Arshad Khan | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3.50 |
Gujarat Titans Innings (Target: 200)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill(c) | Not Out | 93 | 53 | 10 | 3 | 175.47 |
| Sai Sudharsan | Not Out | 108 | 61 | 14 | 4 | 177.05 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 3, nb 0, b 0) | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | (0 wickets; 19 overs) | 205/0 | – | – | – | 10.79 rr |
Did not bat: Matthew Wade†, Sherfane Rutherford, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
Delhi Capitals Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Anrich Nortje | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Vipraj Nigam | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 18.50 |
Match Result: Gujarat Titans won by 10 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 108* (61 balls, 14×4, 4×6)
Attendance: 35,200 | Man of the Series Impact: This win propelled GT to the playoffs, while DC were left ruing their home record (4 defeats in 5 at Arun Jaitley).
What Went Wrong for DC? And What GT Got Right
For DC, it was a tale of two halves. The batting was brilliant—199/3 is a massive score—but the bowling? Leaky taps all around. Starc and Nortje, the pace duo, went at 10+ an over. Spinners Axar and Kuldeep couldn’t grip the ball, and fielding lapses (three dropped catches) didn’t help. Ponting later said, “We batted well, but the chase exposed our bowling depth.” With this loss, DC slipped to sixth, out of playoffs contention. Their season ends on a sour note, but Rahul’s form is a silver lining for India duties.
GT, oh man, they were flawless. Gill’s leadership—calm, tactical—shone through. Their opening pair’s chemistry is scary; 205* is now the benchmark for chases. Prasidh’s control early set the tone, and the bench strength (impact sub Sudharsan? Wait, he opened!) shows depth. This victory not only confirmed playoffs but put them in Qualifier 1 contention. Post-match, Gill quipped, “Sai and I just wanted to enjoy—turns out, enjoyment wins games.”
Stats to chew on: This was the highest successful chase vs DC (200), beating GT’s own 204 earlier. Sudharsan-Gill’s stand is the third-highest opening partnership in IPL history. And GT’s 10-wicket win? Only the fourth in IPL lore.
Fan Reactions and Lasting Impact
Social media exploded. #GTQualify trended with memes of DC bowlers chasing shadows. DC fans tweeted heartbreak: “Rahul’s 100 deserved better.” But credit to GT supporters—fireworks outside the stadium till midnight.
