Jos Buttler Shines in IPL 2025: Match 35 Victory for Gujarat Titans

Highlights: Gujarat Titans Dominate DC with All-Round Brilliance

In the 35th match of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans chased down Delhi Capitals’ total of 203/8 with ease, securing a 7-wicket victory in 19.2 overs. Jos Buttler was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 97* runs from 54 balls, anchoring the chase with power and consistency. However, it wasn’t just Buttler—Sai Sudharsan’s explosive 36, Shubman Gill’s 35, and Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 43 also played pivotal roles in guiding Gujarat to victory.

On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna’s 3-wicket haul was instrumental in limiting DC’s scoring, while Rashid Khan and Arshad Khan kept things tight in the middle overs. Despite efforts from DC’s Axar Patel (39) and Karun Nair (31), the Titans’ all-round performance outshone Delhi’s individual flashes of brilliance, making for a dominant victory.

Delhi Capitals Innings: 203/8 (20 Overs)

Delhi Capitals were put in to bat after Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl. DC posted a competitive total of 203/8, with KL Rahul leading the charge. However, regular wickets hampered their progress, and the team fell short of a bigger total.

Key Performers for DC:

Abishek Porel: 18 runs (31 balls), 2 fours, 0 sixes, SR: 58.06
- Porel started slow and was dismissed for a modest score. His innings lacked the aggression required to give DC momentum.
Karun Nair: 31 runs (18 balls), 2 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 172.22
- Nair’s quick cameo helped DC to get some quick runs, but his innings came to an end prematurely.
KL Rahul (wk): 28 runs (14 balls), 2 fours, 3 sixes, SR: 200.00
- Rahul played an explosive knock, smashing boundaries and sixes in quick succession. He was dismissed early but made his mark with a blistering strike rate.

Axar Patel (c): 39 runs (42 balls), 3 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 185.71
- Axar provided stability and launched an attack late in the innings, giving DC a fighting total.
Tristan Stubbs: 31 runs (21 balls), 2 fours, 1 six, SR: 147.62
- Stubbs was unable to build on his initial momentum but contributed with quick runs in the middle overs.
Ashutosh Sharma: 37 runs (19 balls), 4 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 194.74
- Sharma came in as a substitute and played a brilliant cameo to boost the score, maintaining a strike rate of almost 200.
Vipraj Nigam: 0 runs (1 ball)
- Nigam was dismissed without scoring, adding to the pressure on DC’s lower order.
Donovan Ferreira: 1 run (3 balls)
- Ferreira struggled with the bat, failing to get going and adding only a solitary run.
Mitchell Starc: 2 runs (2 balls), 2 fours, 1 six, SR: 157.14 (not out)
- Starc played a useful knock at the end, showing his ability with the bat in the lower order.
Kuldeep Yadav: 4 runs (1 balls), 3 fours, 3 sixes, SR: 205.00 (not out)
- Yadav played an outstanding cameo, providing valuable runs in the final stages of the innings.

Top Bowlers for Gujarat Titans:

Siraj: 4 overs, 47 runs, 1 wicket, economy rate: 7.75
- Siraj bowled well, picking up a crucial wicket and keeping things tight in the middle overs.
Arshad Khan: 4 overs, 46 runs, 1 wicket, economy rate: 9.75
- Arshad was effective at times but leaked runs during the late overs, allowing DC to post a competitive total.
Prasidh Krishna: 4 overs, 41 runs, 3 wickets, economy rate: 10.25
- Krishna was the standout bowler, picking up crucial wickets and keeping the pressure on DC throughout the innings.
Rashid Khan: 4 overs, 38 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate: 9.50
- Rashid bowled economically but failed to pick up wickets in the middle overs.
Ishant Sharma: 3 overs, 19 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate: 8.00
- Ishant was solid but didn’t get the breakthroughs his team needed.
Sai Kishore: 1 over, 9 runs, 1 wicket, economy rate: 9.00
- Sai Kishore bowled a solitary over but was effective in picking up a key wicket.

Gujarat Titans Innings: 204/3 (19.2 Overs)

In response, Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 204 with ease, reaching 204/3 in 19.2 overs. Jos Buttler anchored the innings with an unbeaten 97* runs. He was supported by Shubman Gill (35) and Sherfane Rutherford (43), who played solid cameos.

Key Performers for Gujarat Titans:

Sai Sudharsan: 36 runs (21 balls), 5 fours, 1 six, SR: 171.43
- Sudharsan started aggressively, taking on DC’s bowlers early on before falling in the middle overs.
Shubman Gill (c): 35 runs (24 balls), 5 fours, 1 six, SR: 145.83
- Gill set the tone with an explosive start but was run out after a miscommunication with Buttler.
Jos Buttler (wk): 97* runs (54 balls), 10 fours, 5 sixes, SR: 179.63
- Buttler played a brilliant knock, taking control of the chase and guiding his team to a comfortable victory.

Jos Buttler’s Match-Winning Knock

Jos Buttler hitting a boundary during his match-winning knock of 97* against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. — Jos Buttler anchors Gujarat Titans’ chase, with a stunning 97* off 54 balls against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.

Jos Buttler played a key role in PBKS’s comfortable chase of RCB’s total, guiding the team to a 7-wicket victory with his explosive batting. Here are the key moments from his scintillating knock:

2.1: Buttler opens his account with a boundary through cover, setting the tone for his innings.
4.2: He smashes a huge SIX off Vipraj Nigam over long-on, followed by another SIX in the very next delivery.
5.2: Buttler strikes a stunning boundary to bring up a fifty partnership with Sai Sudharsan.
12.5: Buttler hammers a pull shot to secure another boundary, keeping PBKS in control.
16.1: A powerful SIX off Mukesh Kumar adds more fuel to PBKS’ chase, bringing the match closer to a finish.

Buttler’s 50+ runs off 36 balls kept the chase on track and anchored PBKS’ pursuit of RCB’s target. His consistent boundary-hitting and crucial partnerships ensured PBKS stayed ahead, making him a standout performer in this victory.

Sherfane Rutherford: 43 runs (34 balls), 3 fours, 1 six, SR: 126.47
- Rutherford’s quickfire knock provided the finishing touches to Gujarat’s chase.
Rahul Tewatia: 11* runs (3 balls), 1 four, 1 six, SR: 366.67
- Tewatia made a quick cameo in the final overs, finishing off the chase in style.

Top Bowlers for Delhi Capitals:

Mitchell Starc: 3.2 overs, 40 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate: 12.00
- Starc was expensive and didn’t manage to take wickets during the chase.
Mukesh Kumar: 4 overs, 41 runs, 1 wicket, economy rate: 10.25
- Mukesh took a wicket but struggled with his line and length, allowing the Gujarat batters to get on top.
Axar Patel (c): 2 overs, 18 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate: 9.00
- Axar bowled economically but didn’t pick up the key breakthroughs needed.
Vipraj Nigam: 4 overs, 38 runs, 0 wickets, economy rate: 9.50
- Nigam was ineffective with the ball, failing to put pressure on the Titans’ top order.
Kuldeep Yadav: 4 overs, 31 runs, 1 wicket, economy rate: 7.75
- Yadav took a key wicket but couldn’t control the flow of runs.

Conclusion:

Gujarat Titans secured a 7-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, chasing down the target of 204 runs in 19.2 overs. Jos Buttler was the star of the match, playing a brilliant knock of 97 runs* and leading his team to the top of the points table. With key contributions from Shubman Gill, Sherfane Rutherford, and Sai Sudharsan, Gujarat made light work of the chase, finishing comfortably. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals struggled to build partnerships, and despite KL Rahul’s quick 28 runs and Axar Patel’s late cameo, they were unable to defend the target.