When DC's David Miller refused to take a single on Prasidh Krishna's second last ball, GT skipper Shubman Gill said that he thought they had a chance to secure the win
Shubman Gill. Pic/AFP
In the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Titans (GT) emerged victorious by one run at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
When DC's David Miller refused to take a single on Prasidh Krishna's second last ball, GT skipper Shubman Gill said that he thought they had a chance to secure the win.
"Definitely, all three games we played had gone till the last over but very pleased to got over the line. (When Miller didn't take a single), I thought, we had a chance to win," he said.
This was also GT's first win of the tournament. The side had previously suffered defeats in two matches.
On the choice of final delivery, the skipper reckoned that a bowler with the ability to bowl slower delivery was a perfect choice looking at the track.
"We decided whether to go for yorker or slower but given the wicket how it played, slower one would be difficult to hit," said Gill.
He also said that the total of 210 runs was a good score on Delhi's pitch.
"210 on this wicket was 10-15 runs above par and if we bowl well, we can win this," said the 26-year-old cricketer.
IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals: Match summary
Batting first, the Titans posted a total of 210 runs for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs. Skipper Gill delivered a knock of 70 runs off 45 balls, including four boundaries and five maximums.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler accumulated 52 runs in just 27 balls, with the help of three boundaries and five maximums. Later, facing 32 balls, Washington Sundar registered 55 runs, laced with six boundaries and two maximums.
In the second essay of the game, with an attempt to chase the target, DC's Pathum Nissanka scored 41 runs in 24 balls, with the help of six boundaries and a maximum. Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul played a stupendous knock of 92 runs. In his 52-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and four maximums.
David Miller smashed an unbeaten 41 runs, but fell short of taking his side home.
GT's star spinner Rashid Khan returned with the figures of three wickets for 17 runs in four overs.
(With PTI Inputs)
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