In a pulse-pounding finish at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their first win of the season by the narrowest of margins, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by just 1 run. While the night featured a masterclass from KL Rahul and a vintage spell from Rashid Khan, it ended in heartbreak for DC due to a final-over “brain fade” from David Miller.
The Final Over Meltdown
With DC needing 36 runs off the last 12 balls, David Miller—playing with a strapped finger after an earlier injury—launched a stunning assault on Mohammed Siraj in the 19th over, bringing the equation down to 13 off 6.
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19.1 – 19.4: DC reached a position where they needed just 2 runs off 2 balls after Miller smashed a monster six off Prasidh Krishna.
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19.5 (The Brain Fade): Miller mistimed a slower bouncer to square leg. In a shocking lapse of judgment, he refused a single, declining to bring the scores level and showing a lack of trust in non-striker Kuldeep Yadav.
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19.6 (The Final Blow): Needing 2 to win (or 1 to tie), Miller missed another slower bouncer entirely. Kuldeep tried to scramble for a bye, but Jos Buttler executed a clinical direct hit to run him out. A desperate DC review for a wide was unsuccessful, leaving them stranded at 209/8.
Match Highlights: Batting Powerhouse
Earlier, Gujarat Titans posted a massive 210/4, fueled by three distinct half-centuries:
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Shubman Gill: Led from the front with a commanding 70 off 45 balls.
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Washington Sundar: Provided late-innings fireworks with a fiery 55 off 32 balls.
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Jos Buttler: Returned to form with a signature 52 off 27 balls.
The Resistance
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KL Rahul’s Masterclass: The DC captain played a lone hand for much of the chase, scoring a sublime 92 off 52 balls (11×4, 4×6). He fell in the 17th over to a wide yorker from Siraj, a wicket that seemed to end DC’s hopes until Miller’s late cameo.
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Rashid Khan’s Impact: On a night where every other bowler went for runs, Rashid was the game-changer. He finished with 3/17 in 4 overs, including a double-wicket over that removed Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi (golden duck), stalling DC’s momentum.
Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
| Gujarat Titans | 210/4 (20) | Shubman Gill (70), W. Sundar (55), Rashid Khan (3/17) |
| Delhi Capitals | 209/8 (20) | KL Rahul (92), David Miller (41*), Mukesh Kumar (2/55) |
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 1 run.
Despite the loss, DC’s fightback from an impossible position has set the tone for a highly competitive 2026 season, while GT finally finds momentum after a shaky start.
