New Delhi, April 9 – Gujarat Titans narrowly defeated Delhi Capitals by one run in a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, a game that will be etched in the memories of everyone at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for years to come. David Miller almost pulled off an incredible victory, but Kuldeep Yadav’s run-out on the final ball sealed the win for Gujarat Titans, their first victory of the IPL 2026 season.
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Washington Sundar all scored fifties to help Gujarat Titans reach 210/4. Buttler's explosive batting, with 52 off 27 balls, including three fours and five sixes, was a highlight. Gill, returning after a neck injury, scored 70 off 45 balls, while Sundar contributed 55 off 32 balls with six boundaries and two sixes.
Delhi Capitals, led by KL Rahul, struggled to keep pace. Lungi Ngidi bowled effectively, taking 1/24 in his four overs. However, Rahul's 92 off 52 balls with 11 fours and four sixes kept Delhi in the game.
With two runs needed off two balls, Miller decided to take a single, hoping to finish the game himself. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower ball, and Kuldeep Yadav was run out, leaving Miller and Delhi Capitals disappointed.
KL Rahul had set the tone with a brilliant 92 off 52 balls, but Rashid Khan's bowling (3/17) kept Gujarat Titans in the game.
Sai Sudharsan got Gujarat Titans off to a good start, scoring 25 off 18 balls before being caught. Jos Buttler then played his characteristic aggressive innings, scoring 52 off 27 balls. Washington Sundar also contributed with 55 off 32 balls.
Delhi Capitals' chase began well, with Pathum Nissanka scoring 41 off 30 balls. Rahul then continued his aggressive form, scoring 92 off 52 balls. However, Gujarat Titans managed to restrict Delhi Capitals to 209/8.
Brief scores:
Gujarat Titans 210/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 70, Washington Sundar 55; Mukesh Kumar 2-55, Lungi Ngidi 1-24) beat Delhi Capitals 209/8 (KL Rahul 92, David Miller 41 not out; Rashid Khan 3-17, Prasidh Krishna 2-52) by one run