Gujarat Titans Shatter Records with Highest-Ever Chase Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025
NEW DELHI: In a breathtaking display of power-hitting and composure, Jos Buttler led Gujarat Titans (GT) to a record-breaking seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025, achieving the highest successful run chase in franchise history against DC at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Chasing a daunting target of 204 runs, Buttler unleashed a scintillating unbeaten knock of 97 off 54 balls, studded with 11 boundaries and four towering sixes. His masterful innings anchored GT to 204/3 with four balls to spare, securing their fifth win of the season and propelling them to the top of the points table. This historic chase not only rewrote records but also cemented GT’s status as serious contenders for the IPL 2025 title.
Let’s delve into the numbers that define this monumental achievement. This chase surpassed the previous highest successful run chase against Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings’ 188 in the inaugural 2008 IPL season. Here are the top five highest successful run chases against DC in IPL history:
- 204 – Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad, 2025
- 188 – Chennai Super Kings, Delhi, 2008
- 188 – Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi, 2018
- 186 – Chennai Super Kings, Delhi, 2010
- 185 – Rajasthan Royals, Delhi, 2015
For Gujarat Titans, this marked their first successful chase of 200 or more, eclipsing their previous best of 198 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023. The top five highest successful run chases for GT now stand as:
- 204 vs Delhi Capitals, Ahmedabad, 2025
- 198 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru, 2023
- 197 vs Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur, 2024
- 196 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai WS, 2022
- 190 vs Punjab Kings, Brabourne, 2022
Buttler wasn’t alone in scripting this epic victory. Impact substitute Sherfane Rutherford played a pivotal role with a match-defining 43, forging a 119-run partnership for the third wicket. This stand turned the game on its head, ensuring DC’s bowlers, despite their best efforts, couldn’t claw their way back into the contest amid scorching conditions in Ahmedabad.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Capitals posted a challenging total of 203/8, propelled by a gritty 39 from stand-in captain Axar Patel. However, GT’s bowling spearhead Prasidh Krishna kept the opposition in check with a stellar 4/41, preventing DC from running away with an even bigger total.
Reflecting on the chase, GT skipper Shubman Gill couldn’t hide his admiration for Buttler’s knock, describing it as ‘a treat to watch’ and praising the team’s calculated approach. On the other hand, Axar Patel admitted that DC fell short by 10-15 runs, a deficit that proved costly against a rampaging GT batting lineup boasting international stars and IPL veterans.
As the IPL 2025 season heats up, Gujarat Titans have sent a resounding message to their rivals. With Buttler in sublime form and a balanced squad clicking in unison, they look poised to dominate the tournament. Can they sustain this momentum and lift the coveted trophy? Only time will tell, but for now, GT fans have every reason to celebrate this historic triumph.