Gujarat Titans pulled off a stunning win against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, thanks to Rahul Tewatia’s heroics. Tewatia finished the game with a flourish, leaving Jos Buttler just shy of a century. The Titans needed 11 runs off the last seven balls, with Mitchell Starc set to bowl the final over. Tewatia was on strike. Buttler was on 97, having smashed 54 balls.
Tewatia Steals the Show
Tewatia hit a massive six over mid-wicket on the first ball of the final over. He then sealed the win with a four through the leg side, finishing the game with four balls to spare. The Titans reached 204, chasing down the target.
Buttler’s Century Denied
Tewatia’s decision to hit big rather than rotate the strike with Buttler on 97 left many wondering. Did he deliberately deny Buttler a century? Tewatia revealed that Buttler had urged him to focus on winning the game, not worrying about his own milestone. “He told me not to worry about my century,” Tewatia said. “He said he knew I was clear in my mind and just needed to stick to my plan and win the game.”
Tewatia’s Winning Mindset
Tewatia credited Buttler’s encouragement for his bold approach. “I wasn’t just expecting a yorker, but after the way Starc bowled in the previous match, I thought he might stick to yorkers,” Tewatia explained. His plan was simple: watch the ball and hit it, regardless of the length. That approach paid off as the Titans won the game.