Buttler’s Match‑Winning Knock
From the very first over, Jos Buttler attacked the Delhi bowlers with ruthless intent. He punished both pace and spin, racing to 50 in just 29 deliveries. By the time he was dismissed unbeaten on 97, Buttler had bludgeoned 11 fours and 4 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 179.6. His partnership of 110 runs with Sherfane Rutherford (43 off 34) took Gujarat Titans from a shaky 50/1 to a commanding 160/2.
Key Statistics
- Runs Scored: 97*
- Balls Faced: 54
- Fours / Sixes: 11 / 4
- Strike Rate: 179.6
- Match Result: GT won by 7 wickets (204/3 in 19.2 overs)
Turning Point
Delhi Capitals had posted 203/8 thanks to contributions from Axar Patel (38 off 32) and Ashutosh Sharma (37 off 19). Early strikes from Prasidh Krishna and tight spells by Rashid Khan seemed to stifle GT’s chase—until Buttler took charge. His aggressive intent forced Delhi’s bowlers onto the back foot, ensuring Gujarat Titans never looked in danger of falling short.
Impact on IPL 2025
Jos Buttler’s 97* ranks among the top chase‑master innings of IPL 2025 and has solidified Gujarat Titans’ reputation as serious title contenders. The two points earned here move GT up the standings and send a strong message to the rest of the league: Buttler in full flow is a match‑winner.