Buttler's commanding knock came off just 54 balls and was laced with 11 boundaries and four towering sixes. His efforts guided GT to a successful chase of a formidable 204-run target with four balls to spare
While Buttler narrowly missed what would have been his eighth IPL century, his composed innings ensured GT crossed the finish line comfortably at 204/3 in 19.2 overs. Sai Sudharsan's brisk 36 off 21 balls helped set the stage ablaze with an explosive start to the innings
The Englishman formed a game-changing 119-run stand with Sherfane Rutherford, who played a vital supporting role with a brisk 43. The duo’s partnership laid the foundation for Gujarat’s clinical run chase, helping them recover after an early hiccup and take control of the game in the middle overs
Earlier in the evening, Delhi Capitals, after being invited to bat on a placid surface, posted a competitive total of 203 for eight. Captain Axar Patel anchored the innings with a patient 39 off 32 deliveries. Useful cameos from Tristan Stubbs (31) and Ashutosh Sharma (37 off 19 balls) added momentum to Delhi’s innings, especially in the death overs
However, Gujarat’s bowlers, particularly Prasidh Krishna, ensured Delhi did not break away with the game. Krishna was the standout performer, claiming impressive figures of 4 for 41 in his four overs. His ability to pick up wickets at crucial junctures prevented DC from building lasting partnerships and potentially putting up an even more daunting total
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