After Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by a single run, Rashid Khan—who finished with figures of 3/17 in his four-over spell—described the dismissal of Sameer Rizvi as a key moment that boosted his confidence. Rashid said that once Rizvi, who was in rhythm, was removed for a golden duck, he felt the match was tilting in GT’s favour.
GT’s chase-ending drama swung on the final over. Miller, needing two runs with one ball remaining, survived by skipping a delivery on the second-last ball but could not get enough contact on the last ball. In the scramble for the tying single, Kuldeep Yadav was run out by Jos Buttler while attempting to steal the required run.
Despite the late controversy, Rashid was the bowler who had set DC under pressure well before the finish. He struck quickly by dismissing Nitish Rana for 5 and Sameer Rizvi for 0, and then removed captain Axar Patel while the batter was still short of double digits. Axar had come in after Miller—who had scored 1 point—was forced off the field due to a finger-injury scare.
Rashid’s spell stood out even as other GT bowlers also created moments. Mohammed Siraj returned 0/52, Prasidh Krishna managed 2/52, and Ashok Sharma conceded 45 runs in three overs, but the turning point came from Rashid’s control and wickets at crucial stages.
Rashid on beating Rizvi and staying consistent
In the post-match discussion, Rashid said he was pleased with how the plan unfolded. He added that he aimed to hit the right areas repeatedly and to make the ball turn both ways. On getting Rizvi out, he explained that he had been waiting for a wicket like that after a long stretch, saying that as a legspinner it is often about beating the batter with the “wrong’un” and getting them to misread the delivery.
Rashid also linked the win to a larger mindset in tight contests. With GT involved in so many close games, he stressed the importance of focusing ball by ball—bowling deliveries that are hard to hit and committing fully to each over. He concluded that it felt good to be on the winning side when the match reached its most intense moments.
Jos Buttler’s return to form and the “shoe” superstition
GT batter Jos Buttler, marking a return to form after 16 innings, played a knock of 52 off 27 balls, striking three fours and five sixes. Buttler spoke about getting back among the runs and referenced his “change of shoe” approach, which he described as something he has leaned on over time whenever he feels he is not scoring.
Buttler said the team desperately needed a victory and were relieved to find a way through. On his batting, he admitted he had been searching for runs but felt he was building momentum since arriving at the crease, adding that with enough experience you learn to keep working through quiet spells until runs eventually come.
When asked about the “change of shoes” routine, Buttler confirmed it has been part of his years of experience in the sport. He said that if runs are not coming, he changes his shoes.
After the late run-out finish, Buttler also commented on the final-ball dismissal, calling it a fortunate throw while expressing how pleased he was with the outcome.
DC’s chase effort and the final table position
Delhi Capitals chose to bat first and built their total around a strong top order. Shubman Gill struck 70 off 45 balls, including four boundaries and five maximums. Washington Sundar followed with 55 off 32 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes, while Buttler added 52 off 27 balls with three fours and five sixes to take GT to 210/4.
In response, Delhi came close thanks to a brilliant innings from KL Rahul. Rahul made 92 off 52 balls with 11 fours and four sixes, while Pathum Nissanka contributed 41 off 24 balls, featuring six fours and a six. David Miller also played an important cameo of 41 not out from 20 balls, striking three fours and three sixes to keep DC in the hunt.
With the result, DC sit fourth in the standings with two wins and one loss, while Gujarat Titans move to sixth place after one win and two defeats.
