[In Pictures] IPL2025: During the GT vs. DC match in Ahmedabad, players battle in the intense heat

In a competition where teams often dominate, the Gujarat Titans (GT) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) game at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium saw an unexpected third force take charge: the intense heat. Both teams’ stamina was put to the test by the harsh weather, with some players finding it difficult to handle the humidity.

While renowned Indian pacer Ishant Sharma seemed to be the most impacted on the pitch, players like Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna were observed to be suffering from cramping. The 36-year-old was out for a large chunk of the game, and one pundit referred to his situation as a potential “heat stroke.” Using damp towels to keep himself cool, the right-arm bowler produced a three-over performance in which he claimed one wicket, demonstrating a remarkable effort.

When Shubman Gill, the captain of GT, won the toss and chose to bowl first, he acknowledged the extreme heat. Axar Patel, the captain of DC, also made reference to the heat. DC’s batting lineup performed admirably and outperformed the GT bowlers in spite of the challenging circumstances.

DC got off to a fast start because to Karun Nair’s 31 off 18 balls and KL Rahul’s scorching 28 off 14. Axar Patel led the innings with a solid 39 off 32 balls in the middle overs. Ashutosh Sharma added a strong finish with a scorching 37 off just 19 balls, while Tristan Stubbs added momentum with 31 off 21. DC recorded an impressive 203 for 8 overall.

Prasidh Krishna stood out among the GT bowlers with a remarkable four-wicket haul, giving up 41 runs throughout his four-over session.

In an attempt to win in front of their home fans, the GT batters, who were chasing 204, came in under tremendous pressure from the heat as well as the scoreboard. At the moment, DC leads the points table, and GT is in third place.