Overview
- Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets, moving to the top of the IPL standings at the halfway stage of the tournament.
- Jos Buttler's remarkable 97* off 54 balls anchored Gujarat's successful chase of 204, supported by Sai Sudharsan's crucial 36-run contribution.
- Prasidh Krishna delivered a standout bowling performance for Gujarat, claiming four key wickets, including KL Rahul and Axar Patel, with a precise yorker.
- Lucknow Super Giants edged out Rajasthan Royals by two runs in a nail-biting finish, with Avesh Khan defending nine runs in the final over and taking three wickets.
- Punjab Kings sit second in the standings after a five-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who were restricted to just 95 runs in a rain-curtailed match.