In one of IPL 2026’s most nail-biting finishes, Gujarat Titans defended 211 to beat Delhi Capitals by a solitary run at Arun Jaitley Stadium. DC, unbeaten in their first two games with dominant six-wicket victories over LSG and MI, suffered their first loss and hold fourth place. GT, winless after defeats to PBKS and RR, surged to sixth with this crucial triumph.
Electing to bowl, DC faced GT’s onslaught as they reached 210/4 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan departed early for 12, but Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler countered with 60 runs. Buttler’s explosive 52 (27 balls, 5×6, 3×4) ended, paving way for Gill’s 70 (45 balls, 5×6, 4×4) alongside Washington Sundar’s 55 (32 balls, 8 boundaries). Mukesh Kumar claimed two scalps for DC.
DC’s chase promised fireworks with Nissanka’s 41 (24 balls) and Rahul’s anchor. Rashid Khan’s brace in over 10—Rana and Rizvi—sparked collapse. Rahul rebuilt with Miller (25) and Stubbs (7), but his 92 (52 balls, 4×6, 11×4) wasn’t enough as DC ended on 209/8.
The last over thriller: 13 needed. Nigam’s boundary, then wicket. Kuldeep’s single, Miller’s six left 2 off 2. No single taken, and Kuldeep run-out on the final delivery handed GT the match. Rashid’s 3/17 proved decisive.
