In a scintillating display of batting prowess, Delhi Capitals' opener KL Rahul notched up a magnificent century off just 60 balls against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match, a crucial fixture in the season, saw Rahul anchor the Capitals' innings with a blend of elegance and aggression.
Rahul's innings was marked by precise timing and strategic shot selection. He reached his century in the 19th over, having dispatched the ball to all corners of the ground. Notably, in the sixth over, he took on GT's premier pacer Kagiso Rabada, launching two sixes — the first over fine leg and the second over long-off — setting the tone for his innings.
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This century adds to Rahul's impressive record in the IPL, where he has consistently been among the top run-scorers. His performance in this match not only bolstered Delhi Capitals' total but also reinforced his reputation as one of the league's most reliable batsmen.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for its challenging pitch conditions, witnessed Rahul's masterclass as he adapted seamlessly, countering both pace and spin with equal finesse.
Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill opts to bowl first after winning the toss
The toss at the Arun Jaitley Stadium went in favour of the Gujarat Titans as Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Both sides have made changes, with the Titans bringing back Kagiso Rabada for Gerald Coetzee. Meanwhile, the Capitals have drafted Vipraj Nigam and Mustafizur Rahman for Madhav Tiwari and Mitchell Starc, respectively.
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman.
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
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