New Delhi: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)
Gujarat Titans cruised to a dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals in a match that went all the way to the end, thanks to a clash of nerves at the end and a crucial moment of hesitation from David Miller. Chasing 211, Delhi Capitals fell agonizingly low at 209 for eight after Miller refused to deliver a single from Prasidh Krishna’s penultimate over, a move that eventually handed the game to GT.
The experienced Jos Buttler, who took one glove off, delivered a perfect volley, catching Kuldeep Yadav near the crease.
Shubman Gill
who anchored Gujarat’s innings with a 70-ball half-century alongside Jos Buttler’s explosive 52 and
Washington Sundar
55 off 32, it felt like the match was hanging in the balance until the last ball. “Of course, all three matches we played, it went all the way to the end. But I’m very happy to get over the line in this one,” said Gill, reflecting on the tension-filled finish. Upon Miller’s rejection of the single, Gill admitted that it swung the momentum in JT’s favor. “When Miller didn’t get rid of the fifth ball, we had a chance to win,” he said. Discussing the choice of the final delivery, Gill praised Prasidh Krishna’s choice of the slower ball: “No, we were just discussing whether we will go for the slower ball or whether we will go for the slower ball. But given how the wicket is played, it will be difficult to hit a good slower ball for its boundaries.”
“ Gill also highlighted the importance of field participation and published totals. “Apart from the hits and boundaries, every effort counts, especially in a match like this where you win by one run,” he said. “The 210 on this wicket was 10-15 runs over par. Even at the death overs, hitting the big boundaries was not easy. We thought if we bowled well, we should be able to win this match.” For Jill, the victory was a mixture of relief and satisfaction. “Yes, definitely. Now I just want to sleep and see how I wake up tomorrow,” he added. Gujarat Titans’ composure under pressure and Gill’s calm leadership proved crucial in a thriller that will be remembered for Miller’s dramatic failure and the Titans’ courage to hold on.