Gujarat Titans edged out Delhi Capitals in a nail-biting last-ball thriller, winning by just one run in their IPL 2026clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium
on April 8. Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted an imposing total of 210/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to stellar half-centuries from Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, and skipper Shubman Gill. Despite the onslaught, Mukesh Kumar stood out for DC, picking up two crucial wickets.
In response, DCmounted a spirited chase, led brilliantly by KL Rahul, who played a magnificent knock of 92 runs. He was well supported by Pathum Nissanka and David Miller, both of whom chipped in with valuable contributions to keep the chase alive till the very end. However, despite their efforts, Delhi fell agonisingly short, finishing at 209/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Gujarat’s bowling attack held its nerve in the death overs, with Rashid Khan delivering a match-winning spell, claiming three wickets at crucial junctures. Prasidh Krishna also played a key role, picking up two wickets.
With this thrilling victory, GT climbed to sixth place in the points table, while DC currently sit in fourth.
Key Moments from Match 14 of IPL 2026:
GT batters go berserk
GT batters put on a sensational display to dominate the DC bowling attack in this high-scoring encounter. Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler set the tone early with a blistering knock of 52 off just 27 balls, smashing three fours and five sixes at an impressive strike rate of 192.59. Following his departure, captain Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar stitched together a crucial century partnership for the third wicket. Gill led from the front with a classy 70 off 45 balls, including four boundaries and five maximums at a strike rate of 155.56. Sundar complemented him brilliantly, scoring 55 off 32 balls with six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 171.88.
Innovative 🤝 Powerful
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Jos Buttler looks in the 𝙈.𝙊.𝙊.𝘿 tonight 😎#GT 68/1 after the powerplay.
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5⃣5⃣(32) 💥
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2026
Washington Sundar was flawless en route his maiden #TATAIPL FIFTY 👌👌@gujarat_titans fans, how impressed were you? ✍️
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Nissanka-Rahul display class in opening stand
In reply, DC got off to a flying start courtesy of their openers Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul. The duo showcased exceptional timing and composure, dismantling the Gujarat bowling attack during the powerplay. Nissanka played a fluent knock of 41 off 24 balls, while Rahul anchored the innings with a superb 92 off 52 deliveries, striking 11 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 176.92. Their partnership laid a strong foundation for the chase and kept Delhi firmly in the contest.
Class written all over it 🫡
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2026
Pathum Nissanka 🤝 KL Rahul @DelhiCapitals up and running in the chase 🏃
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Stand up and Applaud 👏👏
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KL Rahul making merry in New Delhi 🔥
Will he guide #DC over the line? 🤔
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Rashid’s web disrupts DC momentum
The game turned in Gujarat’s favour thanks to a match-winning spell from Rashid Khan. The experienced leg-spinner weaved his magic, returning with outstanding figures of 3/17 in his four overs. Rashid struck crucial blows by dismissing Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi in the same over, before later removing Axar Patel. His spell broke the backbone of Delhi’s middle order and shifted the momentum decisively.
Nitish Rana ✅
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Sameer Rizvi ✅
Rashid Khan weaving his magic and HOW 🪄
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GT win in a nervy finish
The match went down to the wire with David Miller at the crease, needing 36 runs off the final two overs. Miller launched a fierce counterattack, smashing 23 runs in the penultimate over to bring the equation down to 13 off the last over. In a dramatic finish, Miller struck a six with two balls remaining, leaving just one run needed off the final delivery. However, Prasidh Krishna held his nerve and bowled a short delivery that Miller failed to connect. Buttler, sharp behind the stumps, completed a quick effort to seal a thrilling one-run victory for GT.
Watch it yourself to believe it 🤯
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2026
A nerve-wrecking finish to a #TATAIPL classic 🥶 @gujarat_titans fans, you can breathe now 😅
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