In the five matches played between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, it’s Delhi who hold the edge with three wins compared to Gujarat’s two. Despite GT’s strong performances overall in recent seasons, DC have managed to sneak past them in key encounters.
Here’s a breakdown of match-winning percentages between the two teams:
GT’s home turf has surprisingly not been a happy hunting ground for them against DC. In both encounters at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Delhi have emerged victorious.
At DC’s home ground, it’s been an even contest with one win each. Both teams have also posted massive totals, making it an ideal batting venue for this rivalry.
Only one GT vs DC encounter has been held at a neutral venue so far, with Gujarat Titans coming out on top. Neutral conditions appear to favour Gujarat, although one match is a far small sample size to judge the sides.
Let’s take a closer look at the most recent five encounters between the two sides, where DC have had the upper hand with three victories.
In a tightly contested match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rishabh Pant played a captain’s knock, smashing an unbeaten 88 to steer DC to a narrow 4-run win.
Sai Sudharshan anchored GT’s run-chase with a classy 62* to guide them home with six wickets in hand, showcasing maturity beyond his years.
Gill’s 84 was the highlight of GT’s first-ever win over Delhi, a controlled and fluent innings that laid the foundation for a 14-run victory at Pune.
1. Rishabh Pant (DC) – 147 Runs
Pant has been the most consistent and impactful batter in this rivalry. His ability to switch gears and dominate the opposition has turned games in DC’s favour.
2. Sai Sudharshan (GT) – 139 Runs
Sudharshan, despite limited appearances, has made a strong impact with a composed approach and clean hitting. He is a key cog in GT’s top order.
1. Mohammad Shami (GT) – 9 Wickets
Shami’s sharp seam bowling and variations have made life difficult for DC’s batters. His best figures of 4/11 reflect his match-winning capability.
2. Khaleel Ahmed (DC) – 6 Wickets
Khaleel has played an important role for Delhi with the ball, using his left-arm angle effectively to take key wickets.
Gujarat Titans continue to be one of the most balanced outfits in the IPL. With a strong Indian core and a mix of experienced international players, GT are once again pushing for a playoff spot in 2025. Shubman Gill continues to lead from the front with the bat. His partnership combined with Sai Sudharshan has been one of the most potent opening partnerships in IPL 2025. They have been complemented excellently by Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford in the middle order.
The Titans boast a formidable bowling attack with Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna forming a lethal pace trio. Rabada’s knack for taking wickets in the powerplay and Siraj’s ability to bowl with pace and accuracy in the death overs will be key to GT’s success. In the spin department, Rashid Khan, one of the world’s most lethal leg-spinners, will play a pivotal role. His wicket-taking ability and miserly economy rate make him a constant threat to opposition batters.
The all-round prowess of Rahul Tewatia and the left-arm spin of Sai Kishore provide additional depth and flexibility to GT’s bowling attack, making them a well-balanced and dangerous side.
Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 Squad
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan.
The Delhi Capitals are also in the hunt for the IPL Playoff spots and their team has performed decently with the likes of Faf du Plessis, Axart Patel, Karun Nair and KL Rahul all taking the responsibility with the bat.
DC’s batting order headlined by Faf du Plessis, the seasoned South African campaigner, who brings vast experience and stability at the top of the order. The young and dynamic Jake Fraser-McGurk hasn’t had a tournament to remember till now and has been dropped from the batting lineup. Meanwhile, KL Rahul, who has joined DC this season, will be eager to make an impact. His calm yet aggressive batting style will add solidity to DC's lineup.
With the ball, Mitchell Starc has led the bowling attack excellently for the Delhi Capitals and been important for some of Delhi’s big wins in this tournament. His ability to generate raw pace and swing with the new ball makes him a lethal weapon. Alongside him, Kuldeep Yadav, who has been DC's most successful bowler in recent years.
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 squad
KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk (OP), Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis (OP), Donovan Ferreira (OP), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs (OP), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Axar Patel, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
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