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Gujarat Titans<\/strong> cruised to a dominant victory over Delhi Capitals<\/strong> in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025<\/strong> <\/a>contest, securing their spot as the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Sai Sudharsan<\/strong> starred with a blistering century, ably supported by Shubman Gill<\/strong>\u2019s explosive 93, as GT chased down 199 with ease. Earlier, KL Rahul<\/strong> smashed an unbeaten 112 on his promotion to opener, powering DC to 199\/3. Despite Rahul\u2019s heroic ton, the DC bowlers lacked control and failed to defend the total. With GT\u2019s win, both Punjab Kings<\/strong> and Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/strong> also sealed playoff berths.<\/p>\n Promoted to open, Rahul capitalized on the opportunity with a stunning 112 not out off 65 balls, laced with 14 fours and 4 sixes. He anchored the innings masterfully, forming crucial partnerships with Abishek Porel<\/strong> (30), Axar Patel<\/strong> (25) and Tristan Stubbs<\/strong><\/a> (21 not out). Rahul played trademark cuts and elegant pulls, dominating both pace and spin, especially punishing Sai Kishore<\/strong> with a flurry of boundaries. He reached his hundred in the 19th over with two powerful sixes, marking his fifth IPL ton and first this season. Porel\u2019s aggressive cameo and Axar\u2019s quick burst pushed DC past 150. Stubbs added finishing touches with late boundaries, helping DC reach a competitive 199\/3. Rahul also reached the 8000-run mark in T20s, becoming the third fastest to do so in 224 innings.<\/p>\n Chasing a tall total, Gujarat got off to a sensational start with Sudharsan and Gill dismantling the DC attack. Sudharsan struck a magnificent 108 off 61 balls with 12 fours and 4 sixes, showing timing, power, and poise. Gill was equally brutal, smashing 93 runs and ensuring the scoreboard ticked relentlessly. Their partnership rendered DC\u2019s bowling toothless as even Kuldeep Yadav<\/strong> and Axar failed to make breakthroughs. The duo\u2019s acceleration post powerplay ensured GT were well ahead in the chase. Sudharsan raised his second IPL hundred in style, while Gill narrowly missed his own. GT wrapped up the chase in under 19 overs without losing a wicket. The emphatic win not only confirmed GT\u2019s playoff ticket but also pushed PBKS and RCB through due to net run rate dynamics.<\/p>\n Also READ: <\/strong>IPL 2025: Fans go gaga as KL Rahul smashes a historic century for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Simply out of this world kinds consistent u from Shubham Gill & Sai Sudarshan. Top class Win by GT.<\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n These two at it again! Picking up from where they left, made a 200 chase look like a walk in the park. Well played @gujarat_titans<\/a> \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb #DCvGT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nIYhVE8i0o<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Total dominance by @gujarat_titans<\/a> well played Sai & Gill . Kya jodi hai \ud83d\udc99\u2660\ufe0f @ShubmanGill<\/a> #Saisudharshan<\/a> \ud83e\udd1d<\/p>\n \u2014 Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Doesn’t look like both Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan take any kind of risk. Zero risk with mad consistency. pic.twitter.com\/PY5dIYCt6t<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud835\udc10, hila daala na?! \ud83e\udd0c\ud83d\udc99 pic.twitter.com\/JtxMfGGNhF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Gujarat Titans is beyond analysis. They don’t know anything about ‘Law of Averages’. It’s insane how their top-3 keep piling on runs match after match. \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n \u2014 Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n RCB OFFICIALLY QUALIFIED. <\/p>\n 4 playoffs in the last 5 seasons.<\/p>\n \u2014 arfan (@Im__Arfan) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Well done to GT, PBKS and RCB on qualifying. We are on with a 2-time winner or a new winner logic still.<\/p>\n Let’s see who is the 4th team now. #IPL2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nikhil \ud83c\udfcf (@CricCrazyNIKS) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 10-wicket defeat \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n \u2014 Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 200-run chase?<\/p>\n Gujarat Titans make it look easy with a stunning 10-wicket win! \ud83e\udee1\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Both Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan delivered absolutely classy innings, powering GT to a flawless victory. Pure domination on display! \ud83d\udca5#DCvGT<\/a> #IPL2025<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #Cricket<\/a><\/p>\n Scorecard:\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/PyqubmdGkE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ:\u00a0Top 5 Indian players fastest to 8000 T20 runs ft. KL Rahul<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nKL Rahul\u2019s majestic century helps Delhi Capitals post 199\/3<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sai Sudharsan- Shubman Gill blitz overpowers DC as Gujarat Titans storms into IPL 2025 playoffs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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