Synopsis
Jos Buttler's explosive unbeaten 97, complemented by Sherfane Rutherford's 43, powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their IPL encounter. Chasing a target of 204, GT reached the mark in 19.2 overs. Earlier, Delhi Capitals posted 203 for eight, with Axar Patel's 39 being the top score, while Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets for Gujarat.
Ahmedabad:
Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 97 and shared a 119-run partnership with
Sherfane Rutherford (43) as
Gujarat Titans defeated
Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in an
IPL match here on Saturday. Chasing a challenging 204-run target, Buttler took just 54 balls for his 97 (11x4, 4x6), as GT completed the task in 19.2 overs. Had Buttler scored a 100, it would have been his eighth IPL century.
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Earlier, invited to bat, DC managed 203 for eight on an easy-paced pitch with skipper Axar Patel top-scoring for the visitors with his 39-run knock off 32 balls, while Tristian Stubbs (31) and Ashutosh Sharma (37) also made useful contributions for their side.
Pacer Prasid Krishna (4/41) was the standout bowler for the home side.
Brief Scores:Delhi Capitals: 203 for 8 in 20 overs. (Acar Patel 39, Tristan Stubbs 31;
Prasidh Krishna 4/41).
Gujarat Titans: 204 for 3 in 19.2 overs (Sai Sudharsan 36, Jos Buttler 97 not out, Sherfane Rutherford 43).
