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IPL 2025: Match 60 (DC vs GT) – 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For
By CricShots - May 17, 2025 11:49 pm
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Match 60 of the IPL 2025 promises high-stakes action as Delhi Capitals (DC) host the table-topping Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 18. With the playoff race heating up, both teams will be mindful of every tactical decision, as even the slightest slip could alter the tournament’s trajectory. The pitch in Delhi has generally been friendly to batters, but early assistance for pacers can’t be ruled out.

Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler

Captains winning the toss have typically opted to bowl first, considering the dew factor and the venue’s chasing-friendly nature. Gujarat Titans come into this clash in dominant form, having notched up eight wins from eleven outings. Under Shubman Gill’s steady leadership, GT are already in strong contention for a top-four finish, but with stiff competition, they’ll be eyeing a top-two spot to gain the Qualifier advantage.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, had a flying start with four consecutive victories but stumbled midway through the season. Now led by Axar Patel, they’ve managed six wins in eleven games and need to win every remaining fixture to stay in the playoff hunt without relying on net run rate or other results. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the home side.

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Historically, the head-to-head rivalry between DC and GT is evenly poised at 3-3. Their last meeting on April 19 went in Gujarat’s favor. In Delhi, the two sides have one win each, adding more intrigue to this evenly matched contest.

Key player battles could decide this game’s fate.

#1 KL Rahul vs Rashid Khan

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KL Rahul

KL Rahul, Delhi Capitals’ leading run-scorer this season, has been the backbone of their batting unit. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan, usually a game-changer, has struggled to find his rhythm in IPL 2025. This could be a golden opportunity for Rahul to dominate. However, history suggests otherwise—Rashid has dismissed Rahul three times in seven IPL encounters, conceding just 40 runs in 47 balls. Rahul’s strike rate against spinners this season sits at 126.15, so the middle overs could be a gripping phase.

#2 Shubman Gill vs Dushmantha Chameera

Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill suffered an injury

With Mitchell Starc opting out of the tournament’s restart, Dushmantha Chameera will lead the new-ball attack. Shubman Gill has been sublime in the powerplay, scoring at 142.23 this season, and will test Chameera’s control and consistency.

#3 Jos Buttler vs Kuldeep Yadav

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Kuldeep Yadav

Jos Buttler has played some match-winning knocks this season, but Kuldeep Yadav’s variations have kept batters guessing. In T20s, Kuldeep has dismissed Buttler three times, with the Englishman managing 99 runs off 75 balls at a strike rate of 132.