Gujarat Titans finally opened their IPL 2026 account with a thrilling 1-run triumph over Delhi Capitals at their home fortress, Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Wednesday clash went down to the wire, but Rashid Khan’s brilliant bowling stole the show and eased concerns in the GT camp.
Batting first, GT racked up 210/4, powered by a high-scoring innings. DC’s chase was electric, but they fell agonizingly short at 209/8. David Miller’s 41 off 20 balls nearly pulled off a heist, yet his refusal to take a single in the last over led to Kuldeep Yadav’s run-out, handing GT the win.
Rashid Khan was the architect of victory. Conceding just 17 runs in four overs for three vital wickets—including Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, and Axar Patel—he outshone teammates Siraj and Prasidh, who both went for 52. On a pitch favoring batsmen, his control earned him the Player of the Match award.
Coming off lean seasons—9 wickets at 9.35 economy in 2025 and 10 at 8.40 in 2024—Rashid’s revival is timely. With only three games played, GT will bank on this momentum. Opponents now face a revitalized leg-spin wizard, making GT’s campaign far more promising.
