Under blazing conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where temperatures touched 40°C with just 13% humidity, Delhi Capitals have battled their way to 150/4 after 15 overs in their clash against Gujarat Titans in match 35 of IPL 2025.
After a roaring powerplay start with 73/2—their best of the season—Delhi faced some stumbles in the middle overs. But Axar Patel, leading from the front, has anchored the innings well and is currently batting on 33 off 26 balls, striking at 126.92. He has shown composure and aggression, notably smashing a six off Rashid Khan.
Joining him at the crease is Ashutosh Sharma, who is on 2 off 2 balls. Earlier, Tristan Stubbs looked set for a big knock before falling for 31 off 21 while attempting a reverse scoop off Mohammed Siraj. Siraj, who was expensive early on, finally pulled things back with that crucial wicket, though his economy still sits at 12.00 after 3 overs (3-0-36-1). Arshad Khan has also returned with figures of 3-0-33-1.
The heat and dry Ahmedabad pitch have posed challenges for the players, with wind speeds of 15 km/h offering minimal relief. GT also lost both their reviews, including one against Axar that didn’t go their way. Rashid Khan, meanwhile, dropped a sitter off his own bowling—offering Stubbs a life earlier in the innings.
As Delhi heads into the death overs with six wickets in hand and Axar well-set, they will aim to push the total beyond 190 in testing conditions.
