Sun May 18 14:30:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Rahul’s Knock Propels Delhi Capitals to Decent Total Against Gujarat Titans in IPL Clash**

**Delhi, India -** In the 60th match of IPL 2025, the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Delhi got off to a shaky start, losing Faf du Plessis early for just 5 runs. However, KL Rahul steadied the ship with a fine innings, notching up a half-century off 35 balls and eventually scoring 92 runs. Abhishek Porel contributed 30 before being dismissed, and Axar Patel added a quickfire 25.

At the end of 18 overs, Delhi Capitals are at 169 for 3, with Tristan Stubbs at the crease with Rahul.

Earlier, Delhi Capitals Playing XI was announced which is Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Axar Patel (Captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman while Gujarat Titan’s playing eleven consists of Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Sherfene Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

**Match Summary:**

* **Toss:** Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field.
* **Early Wicket:** Delhi Capitals lost Faf du Plessis early.
* **Rahul’s Fifty:** KL Rahul reached his half-century in 35 balls.
* **Key Partnerships:** Rahul and Porel built a partnership to stabilize the innings.
* **Late Overs:** Axar Patel’s cameo helped accelerate the scoring rate.
* **Current Score:** Delhi Capitals at 169/3 after 18 overs.

Both teams are looking to secure a crucial win in this encounter. Currently in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) have won 6 out of 11 matches played so far with 4 losses and one match was cancelled. Gujarat Titans (GT) have won 8 out of 11 matches and lost 3.

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