Gujarat Titans obtained their first victory of IPL 2026 after defeating Delhi Capitals. The match remained competitive until its last moment. Gujarat achieved a total of 210 runs with 4 wickets lost during their 20 overs. Delhi finished at 209/8, falling short by just one run.
Key Performances from Delhi Capitals
- KL Rahul showed his batting strength which he used to lead the team during their run chase.
- KL Rahul: 92 runs off 52 balls (11 fours, 4 sixes) Pathum Nissanka: 41 runs off 24 balls (6 fours, 1 six) David Miller: 41* runs off 20 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes)
- Rahul built the foundation. Nissanka supported in the middle overs. Miller attacked in the final overs but could not finish the game.
Gujarat Titans Bowling Effort
Gujarat bowlers controlled key moments in the match.
- Rashid Khan: 3 wickets
- Prasidh Krishna: 2 wickets
- Mohammed Siraj: 1 wicket
The bowlers achieved wicket success during crucial match points which allowed them to restrict Delhi's runs during their last over.
Final Over Breakdown
Delhi required 13 runs to win the match during the last over.
- Ball 1: Vipraj Nigam hit a four
- Ball 2: Nigam got out
- Ball 3: Kuldeep Yadav took a single
- Ball 4: Miller hit a six
- Ball 5: No run taken, despite a chance for a single
- Ball 6: No run, Kuldeep Yadav run out
Delhi scored 11 runs and lost two wickets in the over. Gujarat won by one run.
Gujarat Titans Batting Performance
Gujarat built a strong total with contributions from top-order batters.
- Shubman Gill: 70 runs off 45 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes)
- Jos Buttler: 52 runs off 27 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes)
- Washington Sundar: 55 runs off 32 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes)
Additional contributions:
- Sai Sudharsan: 12 runs
- Glenn Phillips: 14* runs
Delhi Capitals Bowling Summary
Delhi bowlers took wickets but conceded runs.
- Mukesh Kumar: 2 wickets
- Lungi Ngidi: 1 wicket
- Kuldeep Yadav: 1 wicket
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