The former Team India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar defended Miller by saying that the left-handed batsman should not be blamed for his intent as he backed himself, believing that he could win the match for the Capitals
Sunil Gavaskar, David Miller (Pic: File Pic/X/@DelhiCapitals)
In the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT), Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a loss by one wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
During the match, star batsman David Miller refused to take a single, which in turn cost DC the match.
Later, needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct throw after the two batters had crossed over.
The former Team India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar defended Miller by saying that the left-handed batsman should not be blamed for his intent as he backed himself, believing that he could win the match for the Capitals.
"David Miller was backing himself, he had been striking the ball well and believed he could finish it. You can't fault that intent. In the end, it also came down to execution, Prasidh Krishna bowled a superb slower bouncer at the right height, which made it difficult. These are very fine margins in pressure situations," he told JioStar.
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.
The Titans will now travel to Lucknow to lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground on April 12. On the other hand, the Capitals will clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
(With PTI Inputs)
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