Gujarat Titans (GT) made a strangling statement in Match 60 of TATA IPL 2025 with a strong 10-wicket win over Delhi Capital (DC) in a contest. This game will always be associated with the eventful innings of Sai Sudharsan who scored an unbeaten century anchoring the run chase of GT making him stand out as one of the developmental players of the IPL.
Sai Sudharsan’s Knock – Controlled Aggression at its Best
Sai Sudharsan furnished the perfect example of batting under pressure while chasing a massive target of 200. Sudharsan presented a wonderful, unrivalled match-winning score of 108 runs from only 61 balls which included 12 boundaries and 4 sixes and a flawless chaser by GT. Not only did this innings provide Sai with his maiden IPL century, but established him as one of the most promising young cricketers in Indian cricket.
GT’s assistant coach Aashish Kapoor noted Sudharsan’s performance in the post-match press conference stating his talent is “also looking to finish his job by considering boundary opportunities without losing his technique.” Kapoor also referenced the challenge that Sudharsan brings to fast bowling attacks as Sudharsan punishes bad balls but also the soundness of his shot selection with every shot. Sudharsan’s capable balance allowed him to punish quality and poor bowling members of DC while not having to actually go through the process.
A Clinical Chase – Partnership
GT made chasing what seemed to be a mountainous target of runs look very simple while achieving the total very comfortably. Similar to Sudharsan, Shubman Gill played the perfect support role while achieving 93 not out. Sudharsan and Gill produced a staggering unbroken partnership of 200 runs banking the win and secured play-off place into the next stage of the tournament. GT carried off knowing they eclipsed the knockout rounds through superb batting strength and depth.
Gill is a magician with his bat and can hit all vary parts of the ground with all different types of strokes while accelerating the scoring threat like no other. Gill matched Sudharsan’s intensity in the partnership and they were both able to wear down the DC bowling attack whilst capitalising on adequate bad balls for four. With the day’s work Sudharsan and Gill surpassed 600 runs in the tournament and are leading the runs scored charts 1-2.
In Match 60 of TATA IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) made a crucial statement with a convincing 10-wicket win over Delhi Capital (DC) in a battle royal. This match will always be remembered for the pulsating innings of Sai Sudharsan who scored an unbeaten century anchoring the run chase of GT making him one of the project players for IPL.
Sai Sudharsan’s Knock – Controlled Aggression at Best
Sai Sudharsan provided the ultimate example of batting under pressure chasing a daunting target of 200. Sudharsan delivered a stunning, unprecedented match-winning performance of 108 runs from just 61 balls that included 12 boundaries and 4 sixes and a match-winning effort from GT to chase. Not only did this innings provide Sai with his maiden IPL century but it established him as one of the most talented and promising young cricketers in Indian cricket.
GT’s assistant coach Aashish Kapoor noted Sudharsan’s innings in the post-match press conference stating his talent is “also looking to finish his job by taking the boundary opportunities without losing his technique.” Kapoor also suggested that Sudharsan posed a threat to the DC fast bowling attack as Sudharsan punished the bad ball or offered the soundness of his shot selection with every shot. Sudharsan’s adequate balance allowed him to punish both quality and bad bowling from DC whilst assessing both processes.
A Clinical Chase – Partnership
GT made chasing what looked like a monumental or mountainous total look very easy to achieve and they did in very comfortable style. Although Sudharsan played beautifully, Shubman Gill also played a great supportive role achieving 93 not out. Sudharsan and Gill created a massive 200 runs unbroken chase partnership to cash in the victory and surely placed themselves in the play-off position of the next stage of the tournament. GT left the match knowing they had put in a dominant display through their resilience of their batting strength and depth to eclipse the knockout rounds.
Gill is a magician with his bat and can hit all the ground’s varying parts while stifling the scoring threat in a myriad of ways, whilst accelerating the scoring potential; unrivaled by others. Gill matched Sudharsan’s intensity of the partnership and they were both able to infact wear down the DC bowling attack, whilst taking up adequate bad balls to convert to four. Completing the day’s work Sudharsan and Gill surpassed 600 runs in the tournament and now they lead the runs scored table 1-2.
Sudharsan’s Growth – An IPL Star in the Making
Sudharsan’s journey this season has been remarkable — 617 runs in 12 innings (five half-centuries, and a century), and is quickly becoming a must-watch player for fans and a fixture player for his new side. His skill in acceleration, play in clean hitting, and ability to play in pressured situations, as well as the ability to find gaps, has certainly taken him apart from all the other young batters in the tournament.
Looking back on his growth, Sudharsan also credited his success to disciplined training and practice, including unwavering focus on how his technique. Your performance is a product of preparation and planning. ‘Staying calm and going back to my strengths was important. This maturity at a young age bodes well for both his IPL career and future international career,’ Sudharsan said after the match.
Finally, a statement win for GT
As the league stage of TATA IPL 2025 heads towards the business end in the tournament, GT’s crushing win over DC is a message to other sides in contention for the playoffs. GT are a well-rounded team with a fine bowling attack and with a solid top order of power performers; they have quickly emerged as tournament title favorites.
The IPL never ceases to amaze fans; the unpredictability and excitement this match provided reminded us of all the young players like Sai Sudharsan who continue to create paths. Players are continuing to break the rules as they find new modern forms of T20 cricket.