Harbhajan Singh pulled no punches in his reaction to David Miller’s controversial decision during Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 clash with Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. With Delhi needing two runs off the final two balls, Miller declined to take a single with Kuldeep Yadav at the non-striker’s end—an error that ultimately swung the result in GT’s favour as the innings ended with a one-run victory for the defending side.
Last-over drama at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi Capitals entered the final phase requiring two runs from as many deliveries. Miller, who had been in excellent form throughout, opted to go for more rather than rotate the strike with Kuldeep at the other end. Prasidh Krishna then disrupted the plan by getting the better of Miller with a slower bouncer, turning what looked like a finishable chase into a tense endgame.
In the final moments, the batters even tried to steal a bye. However, Jos Buttler’s quick and direct throw at the striker’s end ensured the run-out attempt didn’t come off, allowing Gujarat Titans to seal a one-run win instead of allowing Delhi to snatch victory.
Harbhajan questions Miller’s “hero” call
While Sunil Gavaskar suggested that Miller’s intent could not be questioned—“You can’t fault that intent”—Harbhajan offered a different assessment of the decision-making under pressure. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India spinner argued that Miller’s choice effectively turned a winnable situation into a loss.
- Harbhajan said Miller tried to take responsibility with the message that he would score two runs on the last ball.
- He pointed out that the last delivery turned out to be a dot ball, and Kuldeep Yadav ended up being run out.
- He stressed that the outcome meant the match Delhi had been set to win slipped away.
Harbhajan added that GT’s reaction to the moment captured the emotional impact of the miscalculation, describing it as a scenario where Miller’s action made it feel like he was still very much connected to Gujarat Titans.
What Harbhajan felt could have changed
The ex-cricketer also highlighted the margin for error in such finishes, explaining that even if Kuldeep got dismissed, Delhi could still have kept the chase alive with better running earlier in the sequence. He suggested there was a realistic path to extending the contest or forcing another chance through a tiebreak.
- Harbhajan argued that Kuldeep is not inexperienced with the bat and can handle such situations.
- He said Miller only needed to trust his partner a little more by taking the available single.
- He suggested that if they had completed a run on the fifth ball, then even after the sixth ball—if Kuldeep were to be out—Delhi would still have had an opportunity.
- He added that if the chase had been tied, Delhi would have earned the chance of a Super Over.
- He concluded that the batters did not create any real opening for themselves to reach that stage.
Miller’s heartbreak and Harbhajan’s “finisher” point
Harbhajan said he also understood why Miller was left devastated after the decision failed to deliver the desired result. He described the moment as a mistake that cost Delhi two crucial points, and he framed the episode as a contrast between strong performers and true match finishers.
- Harbhajan said it was hard to understand how such a scenario could unfold given Kuldeep’s ability to bat.
- He remarked that Miller is an excellent and powerful player, but argued that the difference between a strong player and a great player is finishing the match.
- He said David Miller has rarely been seen completing games in the way a “great” finisher is expected to.
- He noted that when Miller has finished at the highest level, it has helped Gujarat Titans win a title.
- He added that on this occasion, Miller knew a mistake had been made and that it ultimately cost them the points.
The former spinner’s final verdict was clear: Delhi’s late chase was undone not by a lack of talent, but by a single, decisive running call that changed the complexion of the final over and ensured GT left with the narrow one-run win.
