New Delhi: Gujarat Titans finally registered their first win in IPL 2026 after a thrilling final over against Delhi Capitals. Chasing 211, Delhi fell just one run short despite a strong effort, finishing at 209/8.
The match turned into a crucial moment when David Miller refused one late in the final, a decision that proved costly.
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The final drama decides the match
Delhi seemed to be in control of the match towards the end, especially with Miller hitting strong shots and quickly reducing the equation. However, the game changed in the final over after being bowled by Prasidh Krishna. Rejecting a single on the last second ball, Miller continued to hit but pressed himself.On the last delivery, with two runs needed, he missed a slower ball and tried to run, but was dismissed by Jos Buttler at the striker’s end, leaving Kuldeep Yadav short.
Delhi ended the race agonizingly, handing Gujarat a thrilling one-run win.
How did the match develop?
Earlier, Gujarat Titans posted a strong total of 210/4, thanks to key contributions from Jos Buttler (52), Shubman Gill (70) and
Washington Sundar
(55). Buttler’s aggressive start, including multiple sixes, set the tone, while Gill and Sundar kept the momentum going.In response, Delhi Capitals got off to a strong start as KL KL (92) and Pathum Nissanka (41) built a strong opening partnership. but,
Rashid Khan
Three wickets in the middle overs changed the momentum.Despite Miller’s late heroics, including the penultimate score, Delhi could not get over the line. The result was Gujarat’s first win this season, while Delhi suffered its first defeat after a promising start.
