IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans lead by one run in thrilling encounter, David Miller’s call proved costly for Delhi Capitals. cricket news
New Delhi: Gujarat Titans finally got their first win of IPL 2026 after a dramatic finish in the last over against Delhi Capitals. Chasing 211, Delhi missed out by just one run despite a strong effort and finished at 209/8. The decisive moment in the match came when david miller A single run was refused in the final over, a decision that proved costly.
Last over drama decides the match
Delhi looked in control till the end, especially with Miller hitting big shots and bringing the equation down quickly. However, the game changed in the final over bowled by Prasidh Krishna. Miller refused to concede a run on the second-last ball, retaining the strike but putting pressure on himself.On the last ball, when two runs were needed, he missed a slower ball and tried to take a run, but jos buttler He was run out at the striker’s end, leaving Kuldeep Yadav short. Delhi performed very poorly and gave Gujarat a thrilling win by one run.
How was the match?
Earlier, thanks to the important contribution of Jos Buttler (52), Gujarat Titans made a strong score of 210/4. Shubman Gill (70) and washington beautiful (55). Buttler’s aggressive start, including several sixes, set the tone, while Gill and Sundar kept the pace going.In reply, Delhi Capitals got off to a good start with a strong opening partnership with KL Rahul (92) and Pathum Nissanka (41). However, Rashid KhanThree wickets in the middle overs changed the momentum.Despite late heroics from Miller, which included a big final over, Delhi could not cross the line. The result marked Gujarat’s first win of the season, while Delhi suffered its first defeat after a promising start.