Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals by a solitary margin in an IPL encounter in New Delhi on Wednesday, with KL Rahul’s stunning 92 off 52 balls going in vain. Chasing 211, DC needed two runs off the final two deliveries, but David Miller’s misjudgement in the penultimate over and a last-ball run-out attempt failure swung the game to GT. Shubman Gill struck a tough half-century to drive Gujarat to 210 for four, as Rashid Khan later produced the key bowling impact.
Key takeaways
- Gujarat Titans defended 210 for four to beat Delhi Capitals by one run in New Delhi on Wednesday.
- KL Rahul smashed 92 off 52 balls, but Delhi fell short despite needing two runs off the last two deliveries.
- David Miller declined a single on the penultimate ball and then missed the final delivery, while Kuldeep Yadav’s direct throw failed to finish the job.
- Shubman Gill top-scored for GT with 70 off 45, supported by Jos Buttler’s 52 off 27 and Washington Sundar’s 55 off 32.
- Rashid Khan led GT’s bowling with 3/17 as DC struggled to build after the early momentum.
Gujarat’s big total: Gill sets the tone
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl, but Gujarat Titans delivered a strong batting effort to post 210 for four. Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a belligerent 70 off 45 balls, striking four fours and five sixes in his knock.
Jos Buttler then added late acceleration, contributing 52 off 27 deliveries with an aggressive tempo. Washington Sundar complemented the innings by firing 55 off 32 balls, keeping the pressure on the Capitals throughout the chase-ready platform.
With the ball, Mukesh Kumar finished with figures of 2/55, while Lungi Ngidi took 1/24 as DC managed to restrict the damage, though not enough to stop Gujarat from reaching a competitive target of 211.
Delhi’s chase falls short despite Rahul’s brilliance
In response, KL Rahul’s innings powered the chase, yet it ended just short of the target. Rahul’s run-scoring kept DC in the contest, but the breakthrough point came after the early partnership that had DC moving with purpose.
Rahul and Pathum Nissanka put together a 76-run opening stand in 8.1 overs, with Nissanka contributing 41 off 24 balls. That start provided momentum, but once the partnership was broken, Delhi’s batters were unable to produce meaningful totals for a sustained period.
David Miller’s role in the final overs proved decisive despite his earlier batting involvement for GT. Rahul ultimately reached 92 off 52, and David Miller then remained unbeaten on 41 off 20 balls to keep Delhi alive until the last ball.
Heading into the finish, DC required two runs off two deliveries to pull off the chase. Miller’s brain-fade moment arrived when he refused a single off the penultimate delivery from Prasidh Krishna, and then failed to connect at the final ball. Kuldeep Yadav’s direct throw could not beat Jos Buttler to the crease, leaving Delhi short by one run.
Rashid’s impact seals it for GT
For Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan was the standout bowler with 3/17, providing the crucial breakthroughs that prevented Delhi from building a full chase. Although Rahul’s knock and the late resistance from Miller kept the game alive until the final delivery, Gujarat held on to claim a narrow one-run victory.
