In a heart-breaking finale at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) maintained courage to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by a solitary run in Match 14 of ipl 2026. Asked to bowl first after losing the toss, Delhi made a brilliant comeback but fell badly and were reduced to 209/8 in reply to Gujarat’s 210/4.
The top order of Gujarat Titans performed in unison
Gujarat’s innings was built on three brilliant half-centuries. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front, scoring 70 runs in 45 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes) and took over the innings after the fall of early wickets. Jos Buttler continued his fine form, scoring 52 runs (3 fours, 5 sixes) in just 27 balls before becoming the victim of Kuldeep Yadav. Both added 60 runs for the second wicket.
Leading the charge late was Washington Sundar, who played a breathtaking inning of 55 runs (6 fours, 2 sixes) from 32 balls and added 104 runs for the third wicket with Gill. Glenn Phillips gave Gujarat the final lead by scoring unbeaten 14 runs in 9 balls. finished at 210/4 in their 20 overs.
For Delhi, Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each, but the bowlers conceded runs at an economy of over 10.5.
DC’s chase: KL Rahul’s heroics in vain
Chasing 211, Delhi lost Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) after a strong start of 76 runs with KL Rahul. Nitish Rana (5) and Sameer Rizvi (0) fell cheaply, and when Axar Patel (2) was out, Delhi were struggling at 134/4.
KL Rahul took charge of the innings, playing a captaincy innings of 92 runs in 52 balls (possibly 9 fours, 3 sixes). David Miller (41 not out off 20 balls) and Vipraj Nigam (12 off 7 balls) kept Delhi in the contest, but a poor spell by Rashid Khan (4-0-17-3) and two wickets of Prasidh Krishna halted the run flow.
11 runs were needed in the last over, Delhi could score only 9 runs, while trying to take the second run, Kuldeep Yadav was run out on the last ball. Gujarat celebrated a thrilling 1-run win, their second win of the season.
Rashid Khan was the best bowler for Gujarat, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs, dismissing Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi and Axar Patel. Prasidh Krishna (2/52) and Mohammed Siraj (1/52) provided support. Miller lost his mind refusing to take a single on the last ball, which led to Delhi’s defeat.
See also: Jos Buttler beats Mukesh Kumar with 96m six and signature ramp shot in DC vs GT IPL 2026 match
Here’s how fans reacted:
Why did Miller not take a single run at 19.5??!! #DCvGT #IPL2026
– Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 8 April 2026
pure cinema #IPL #DCvGT #DCvsGT #IPL2026
– Nik Learning 🙂 (@NikLearning) 8 April 2026
Completely brainfed from Miller…choked up like a proper South African.#DCvGT
– amio (@amio_264) 8 April 2026
#DCvGT
Miller paid the price for the team😬😬😬😬😬
– El Hefe (@The_fusse) 8 April 2026
David Miller you should have taken that single 😭
-Vihaan. (@Vihaann96) 8 April 2026
He was a big mess with David Miller 🤣🤣 #DCvsGT
– Dilip (@dilipbuzz) 8 April 2026
Always count on David Miller to deliver the finishing touch.#DCvsGT
– dumb! (@experience2good) 8 April 2026
Miller denying that single is horrible, I want any batsman to do that but Kuldeep can hold the bat!!! Absolutely stupid. After coming so close, DC bottled it 🤦🏽♂️🏏 #DCvGT
– Sanskar Gemawat (@thatSansbariGuy) 8 April 2026
Proper delivery. GT won the match. Why didn’t you run 😭David. #DCvGT https://t.co/Uq7LHTViRQ
– Pratik Jha (@NotRealPratik) 8 April 2026
Switch off the commentary and watch class Rahul bat.
“There are cricketers, and then there is KL Rahul in full flow – pure, unmatched therapy.”#DCvsGT pic.twitter.com/o9Tnccfxhi
– Hitman 🗿 (@Hitman_views) 8 April 2026
KL Rahul gets a standing ovation at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. pic.twitter.com/8RGM5UeP72
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 8 April 2026
Masterclass from KL Rahul in Delhi, he missed his century by just 8 runs#Cricket #DCvsGT #klrahul #IPL2026 #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/e75VSFtqFn
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 8 April 2026
What an innings by KL Rahul, 92 runs in just 52 balls while chasing 210 runs 👏🏻
What a player. First a duck, then just 1 run, and now a brilliant 92 runs. What a comeback! 🫡 https://t.co/Jo3mY0x0nR pic.twitter.com/lVfCF4uRTS
– Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) 8 April 2026
A special celebration by KL Rahul for his daughter and family. 🔥
– Athiya and Ahan Shetty in the stands! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aWlMHZhZc5
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 8 April 2026
Athiya Shetty is clapping for KL Rahul ❤️
KL Rahul scores an important half-century, KL has come to the party for Delhi Capitals, and how! What a knock, just when his team needed it! However, he will discover that the job is not done.
DC vs GT | IPL 2026 | Gujarat Titans pic.twitter.com/QkZX2mx9dZ
– CricPal (@AnupPalAgt) 8 April 2026
Feel for KL Rahul 💔
KL Rahul scored 92 runs in 52 balls at a strike rate of 177 with the help of 4 sixes and 11 fours.
KL Rahul missed a good century pic.twitter.com/8KQ1cMsU2Y
– Cricket Central (@CricketCentral) 8 April 2026
KL Rahul has returned after some failures. It was always inevitable. You cannot keep a player of his class out of form for long. pic.twitter.com/V7QKmRzkTq
– Ratneesh (@LoyalSachinFan) 8 April 2026
Top effort at home, KL 👏💙 pic.twitter.com/WWrnIINqoZ
– Delhi Capitals (@delhicapitals) 8 April 2026
David Miller, you’re the GOAT. 😭 pic.twitter.com/ekoZRUPsJk
– Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) 8 April 2026
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