104-run partnership – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 GT’s Gill and Sundar Script 3rd Best 3rd-Wicket IPL Record https://newsanalysisindia.com/sports/gts-gill-and-sundar-script-3rd-best-3rd-wicket-ipl-record/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:39 +0000 https://newsanalysisindia.com/?p=127639 Gujarat Titans etched their name deeper into IPL lore during Wednesday’s clash with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Captain Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar’s 104-run third-wicket alliance in 60 balls not only powered GT to 210/4 but also slotted into third place among the franchise’s biggest stands from position three or below.

Leading the pack remains Buttler-Rutherford’s 119 against the same opponents in 2025 at Ahmedabad. Miller-Pandya’s 106* versus RR in 2022 Qualifier holds second spot. This latest feat highlights GT’s knack for rescue acts lower down.

The innings kicked off shakily, Sudharsan departing for 12 after 2.1 overs. Gill linked with Buttler for 60 runs, the latter departing after a pyrotechnic 52 (27 balls, 5×6, 2×4). Gill anchored with 70 (45 balls, 5×6, 4×4), while Sundar blazed 55 (32 balls, 2×6, 6×4).

This total is GT’s second 200+ away batting first, echoing their 209/4 in Jaipur last season. Overall, GT has breached 200 eighteen times in IPL history—dominating at home with nine in Ahmedabad, now three in Delhi.

DC’s bowlers struggled, Mukesh Kumar snaring two scalps, Ngidi and Kuldeep one apiece. The Arun Jaitley pitch offered little respite, favoring the batsmen in this high-scoring affair.

GT’s batting evolution continues to impress, blending aggression with stability. With such firepower, they remain frontrunners, putting immense pressure on DC’s chase in this pulsating Delhi showdown.

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