Sat Apr 19 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans Win Toss, Bowl First Against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Ahmedabad, India** – In a highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash, the Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match, the 35th of the season, pits the table-topping Delhi Capitals (10 points from 6 matches) against the third-placed Gujarat Titans (8 points from 6 matches).
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, started aggressively, with Abhishek Porel smashing a six and two fours in the first over. However, the innings suffered early setbacks. Porel fell for 18, followed by KL Rahul’s explosive 28. Despite these early losses, Delhi reached 130 in 13 overs thanks to strong contributions from Karun Nair (31) and Tristan Stubbs (31).
The momentum shifted in the 18th over when Gujarat’s Prasidh Krishna dismissed both Axar Patel (38 off 32) and Viparaj Nigam in successive balls, dealing a significant blow to Delhi’s hopes. Delhi eventually finished their innings on 173/6.
The match showcased a thrilling contest between bat and ball, with both teams demonstrating periods of dominance. The Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack effectively curbed Delhi’s run rate in the latter stages of the innings. The remaining overs of the Gujarat Titans’ innings will determine the final outcome of this crucial encounter. The head-to-head record between the two teams stands at 3-2 in favor of Delhi Capitals. The Narendra Modi Stadium has historically favored teams chasing, with 20 wins out of 38 matches.
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