In a breathtaking display of cricketing prowess, the Gujarat Titans (GT) outclassed the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 60th match of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, May 18. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan orchestrated a masterclass, stitching together an unbeaten 205-run partnership to chase down the target without losing a single wicket. This monumental stand now stands as the sixth-highest partnership in IPL history and the second-highest for GT, only behind their 210-run record against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Ahmedabad in 2024. This match also marked the first time in IPL history that a 200-plus target was chased without losing a wicket.
Sudharsan was the star of the show, smashing a majestic 108 off 61 balls, including 12 boundaries and four sixes, at a strike rate of 177.05. Meanwhile, skipper Gill complemented him perfectly with a blistering 93 off 53 deliveries, featuring three boundaries and seven sixes at a strike rate of 175.47. Together, they dismantled the DC bowling attack, delivering a performance that will be etched in IPL folklore.
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During the post-match presentation, Gill reflected on his partnership with Sudharsan: “When you’re in form, and someone like Sai is converting starts, you don’t need to say much. You just focus on what’s required. When in flow, it’s important not to get carried away. We wanted to finish the game ourselves. At the halfway point, we felt we’d given away 10–15 runs too many—there was some grip for the spinners, and they batted well. But when we came out to bat, we just wanted to play good cricketing shots.”
Sudharsan, who was awarded the Player of the Match and the Orange Cap, shared his thoughts: “There’s a real joy in finishing games. During the break, I thought about that, and it paid off. After the powerplay, they bowled well between overs 7 and 10, but we stayed calm, took the game deep, and capitalized with a couple of big overs after the 12th. I had taken risks in earlier matches that didn’t work out, but now I’ve started believing in myself more—to take the game deep and expand my range. Not much has changed technically, but mentally I’m freer and more expressive.”
On his partnership with Gill, Sudharsan added: “There’s a great understanding between us. We complement each other, especially when one is in full flow. Running between the wickets is also crucial.”
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