Jos Buttler unleashed a stunning performance against the Delhi Capitals, asserting his dominance early on and placing the rival bowlers under immense pressure. The English star blazed through the innings, scoring an impressive 47 runs off just 22 balls, propelling the Gujarat Titans to a vigorous start at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Despite an early setback with the loss of Sai Sudharsan, Buttler and Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill formed a resilient partnership, leading the team to a solid 68/1 by the end of the powerplay. With two losses already behind them, the Titans are eager for their first win of the season.
Buttler was undoubtedly the highlight of the innings, demonstrating his exceptional form as he took on Delhi’s premier bowler, Mukesh Kumar, right from the get-go. Gill, playing a supportive role, managed to score 7 runs off 7 balls while Buttler thrived with his aggressive batting style. With a robust batting lineup, the Titans are keen to build on this promising start and aim for a substantial total in pursuit of that elusive victory.
After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Gill mentioned that he would have preferred to bat anyway. Back from a back injury, he expressed confidence in leading his team to their much-desired win. “We were going to bat first regardless. If the weather holds up, we hope to avoid dew in the second innings. It’s crucial to gauge the conditions in the opening overs. Sai and I have been forming solid opening partnerships,” Gill stated post-toss.
On the other side, Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel will be looking to rein in the Titans and restrict them to a chaseable total. With two wins under their belt, DC aims to maintain their strong momentum this season.
**Confirmed Playing XI for both teams:**
**Gujarat Titans:** Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma
**Delhi Capitals:** KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar