Final result
Gujarat Titans won by 10 wickets
Player of the match: B Sai Sudharsan
Result · Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · DC 3–5 GTVenue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · B Sai Sudharsan
Match preview & overview
Gujarat Titans chase 200 without losing a wicket to demolish Delhi Capitals
Gujarat Titans produced one of the most complete performances of the IPL season on 18 May 2025, beating Delhi Capitals by 10 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Delhi Capitals had posted a challenging 199/3, a total above the ground's average first-innings score of 185, yet Gujarat chased it down without losing a wicket, finishing on 205/0. B Sai Sudharsan was named Player of the Match. The result extended Gujarat's recent head-to-head dominance, having now beaten Delhi twice in the 2025 season.
Delhi's innings was built steadily across all three phases: 45 runs from the powerplay, 91 in the middle overs, and 63 at the death. Only three wickets fell across the full 20 overs, pointing to a disciplined batting effort. On most evenings, 199/3 holds up. Gujarat, though, were in no mood for a close finish.
The chase was controlled from the first over. Gujarat's openers put on 59 without loss in the powerplay alone, 15 runs above the venue's powerplay average, and never ceded the initiative. By the time the middle overs were done, 95 more runs had come without a wicket. Gujarat closed out the final powerplay with 51, leaving Delhi's bowlers wicketless through 20 overs.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Gujarat Titans lead the series 5–3 from 8 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Delhi Capitals
Gujarat Titans8
Total meetings
0
No results
8
In last 8
Recent encounters
Last 82026GT won by 1 run
2025GT won by 10 wickets
2025GT won by 7 wickets
2024DC won by 4 runs
2024DC won by 6 wickets
2023DC won by 5 runs
2023GT won by 6 wickets
2022GT won by 14 runs
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
A perfect chase: 205/0 in pursuit of 199
Gujarat Titans reached their 200-run target without losing a single wicket, finishing on 205/0. It is among the most comprehensive results of the IPL season. No Delhi bowler could separate either opener across 20 overs.
Angle 02
Gujarat's powerplay set the tone immediately
Angle 03
Delhi's 199/3 wasn't enough on the night
Angle 04
Toss decision proved decisive
Angle 05
Gujarat in strong form coming into this fixture
Key players
Players who decided it
Gujarat Titans
B Sai Sudharsan
Delhi Capitals
Kuldeep Yadav
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more value than outright result lines given how lopsided this particular match was; Gujarat's openers finished unbeaten and could attract attention in player performance markets for future fixtures.
- The toss at Arun Jaitley Stadium carries editorial weight: teams field first 59% of the time, and the chase success rate of 56% means second-innings sides have a marginal historical edge worth factoring into pre-match thinking.
- Gujarat's recent form, four wins from five, makes them credible favourites against most opponents on current momentum, though T20 cricket can shift quickly.
- Delhi's bowling conceded 205 without taking a wicket; markets focused on total runs or wicket tallies in Delhi's remaining home fixtures may reflect that vulnerability.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
What was the result of Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals on 18 May 2025?
Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 10 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Delhi posted 199/3 in their 20 overs, but Gujarat overhauled the target without losing a wicket, finishing on 205/0.
Who won Player of the Match in Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals?
B Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans was named Player of the Match. He was part of the unbroken opening partnership that saw Gujarat through the entire chase without a single wicket falling.
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What is the head-to-head record between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals?
In 8 IPL meetings, Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 5-3. Gujarat have won the last two encounters, including twice in the 2025 season alone.
What is the average first-innings score at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Across 165 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the average first-innings score is 185. Delhi's 199/3 was above that benchmark, but Gujarat's batting proved equal to the challenge regardless.
What was Delhi Capitals' recent form before this match?
Delhi came into this fixture in inconsistent form, with two no-results against Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, two losses to Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and one win against Lucknow Super Giants in their last five matches.
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- Kuldeep Yadav — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source