[In Pictures] IPL 2025: Player fight scorching heat in Ahmedabad during GT vs DC clash

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In a tournament where dominance usually comes between teams, the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an unlikely third force take control: the scorching heat. The extreme weather conditions tested the endurance of players from both sides, with several of them struggling to cope with the humidity.

Players like Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna were seen struggling with cramps, while veteran Indian pacer appeared the most affected in the field. The 36-year-old spent a significant portion of the match on the sidelines, and a commentator described his condition as a possible 'heat stroke'. In a commendable show of effort, the right-arm pacer cooled himself with wet towels and managed to deliver a three-over spell, picking up one wicket.

GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first, acknowledging during the toss that the heat was intense, and DC's captain Axar Patel mentioned about the heat as well. Despite the difficult conditions, DC's batting unit rose to the occasion and dominated the GT bowlers.

Not an easy day for the players and fans in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/lnclFbuLOR

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Karun Nair gave DC a quick start with 31 off 18 balls, followed by KL Rahul's explosive 28 off 14. In the middle overs, Axar Patel anchored the innings with a steady 39 off 32 balls. Tristan Stubbs added momentum with 31 off 21, and Ashutosh Sharma provided a powerful finish, smashing 37 off just 19 balls. DC posted a commending total of 203 for 8.

Among the bowlers, Prasidh Krishna stood out with an impressive four-wicket, conceding 41 runs in his four-over spell.

The GT batters chasing 204, stepped in under immense pressure, not just from the scoreboard but also from the heat, as they looked to secure a win in front of their home crowd. DC currently sit at the top of the points table, while GT occupy the third spot.