Rahul Tewatia Helps GT Win Thrilling Match
GT's first IPL win was a team effort, with Buttler's scintillating innings and Tewatia's finish proving to be the difference-makers. The team's ability to chase down a 200-plus total for the first time in the IPL will boost their confidence as they move forward in the tournament.
Gujarat Titans successfully chased down a 200-plus total for the first time in the IPL, thanks to Jos Buttler's impressive 97* off 54 balls and a crucial finish by Rahul Tewatia, securing their first win in the tournament.
The match saw GT score 91 runs in the powerplay period and 113 runs in the remaining 10 overs, with Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford forming a key partnership. Rutherford hit two big sixes off Mohit Sharma, while Buttler dictated terms against the Delhi Capitals' bowlers. Despite a strong total, DC struggled to defend their score, with Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma scoring 39 and 37 respectively.
The game was a thrilling one, with GT needing 46 runs off the last 24 balls to win. Buttler brought down the equation with a six off Mukesh in the 17th over, and then hit two fours off Mohit in the 18th over. However, it was Tewatia who wrapped up the match in the 19th over, hitting a six and a four to take GT to victory. Prasidh Krishna took 4 wickets for DC, but it was not enough to stop GT's chase.
The win puts GT in a strong position in the tournament, while DC will be disappointed with their performance, particularly their inability to defend a 200-plus total. GT will now face KKR on April 21, while DC will face LSG on April 22, looking to bounce back from this loss.