Jos Buttler's stunning unbeaten 97 propelled Gujarat Titans to a record-breaking victory over Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad. Chasing 204, GT reached the target with four balls to spare, securing their fifth win of the season. Buttler's masterclass, supported by Sherfane Rutherford's crucial 43, overshadowed Axar Patel's earlier 39, handing Gujarat the top spot on the points table.
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