The gujarat titans vs delhi capitals match scorecard ended with one of IPL 2026’s closest finishes as Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by just one run at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 8.
Gujarat posted 210/4 in 20 overs through half-centuries from Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Jos Buttler. Delhi came within a single run of completing the chase, finishing on 209/8, despite KL Rahul’s outstanding 92 from 52 balls and David Miller’s unbeaten 41 from 20.
Rashid Khan was named Player of the Match after taking 3/17 in four overs, including two wickets in consecutive deliveries during a crucial middle-overs spell.
GT vs DC Match Summary
Match Detail | Result |
|---|---|
Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans |
Tournament | IPL 2026 |
Match Number | Match 14 |
Date | April 8, 2026 |
Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Toss | Delhi Capitals chose to bowl |
Gujarat Titans | 210/4 in 20 overs |
Delhi Capitals | 209/8 in 20 overs |
Result | Gujarat Titans won by 1 run |
Player of the Match | Rashid Khan |
Rashid Khan | 3/17 in 4 overs |
IPL — Official DC vs GT Match Report
Gujarat Titans Score 210/4
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl, but Gujarat’s batting unit recovered quickly after losing Sai Sudharsan for 12.
Jos Buttler immediately changed the tempo.
The wicketkeeper-batter attacked during the powerplay and scored 52 from only 27 balls, giving Gujarat the momentum they needed after the early wicket.
Shubman Gill then controlled the middle phase while Washington Sundar provided another aggressive contribution.
Together, the three half-centuries pushed GT beyond 200.
Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sai Sudharsan | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Shubman Gill | 70 | 45 | 4 | 5 |
Jos Buttler | 52 | 27 | 3 | 5 |
Washington Sundar | 55 | 32 | 6 | 2 |
Glenn Phillips | 14* | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Rahul Tewatia | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total: 210/4 in 20 overs
IPL.com — GT vs DC Full Scorecard
Jos Buttler Provides the Early Acceleration
Buttler’s 52 came at a strike rate above 190.
He hit three fours and five sixes and made sure Gujarat did not lose momentum after Sudharsan’s early dismissal.
Kuldeep Yadav eventually bowled Buttler with the score on 79, but by then GT had already established a strong platform.
The innings was important, but the official Player of the Match award went to Rashid Khan for his decisive bowling spell later in the game.
Shubman Gill Anchors the Innings
Shubman Gill scored 70 from 45 balls.
His innings included four fours and five sixes and gave Gujarat stability while other batters attacked around him.
Gill stayed until the 18th over, ensuring GT did not lose control through the middle phase.
Lungi Ngidi eventually dismissed him at 183/3.
Washington Sundar Adds 55
Washington Sundar produced another key innings, scoring 55 from 32 balls.
He hit six fours and two sixes and helped Gujarat maintain the scoring rate after Buttler’s dismissal.
The combination of Gill’s control and Sundar’s acceleration pushed GT into a position where 200-plus became realistic.
Mukesh Kumar dismissed Sundar in the final over, but Gujarat still closed at 210/4.
Delhi Capitals Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 55 | 2 |
Lungi Ngidi | 4 | 24 | 1 |
Axar Patel | 3 | 32 | 0 |
Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 42 | 1 |
T. Natarajan | 4 | 34 | 0 |
Vipraj Nigam | 1 | 23 | 0 |
Lungi Ngidi was Delhi’s most economical bowler, conceding only 24 runs from his four overs.
Mukesh Kumar took two wickets but was expensive, while Kuldeep removed Buttler.
Delhi Capitals Begin the Chase Strongly
Chasing 211, Delhi needed to score at more than 10 runs per over.
Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul gave them exactly the kind of start required.
Nissanka scored 41 from 24 balls, striking six fours and one six.
By the time he was dismissed, Delhi were 76/1 and well placed in the chase.
Prasidh Krishna made the breakthrough, but Rahul continued to attack.
KL Rahul Produces a Brilliant 92
KL Rahul played the innings that almost won Delhi the match.
He scored:
92 runs
52 balls
11 fours
4 sixes
Strike rate: 176.92
Rahul kept DC in control despite wickets falling at the other end.
His partnership work through the middle overs meant Delhi remained within touching distance of the required rate.
But the match changed dramatically when Mohammed Siraj dismissed him for 92 at the end of the 17th over.
Delhi were 166/6 at that point.
Delhi Capitals Batting Scorecard
Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
Pathum Nissanka | 41 | 24 |
KL Rahul | 92 | 52 |
Nitish Rana | 5 | 6 |
Sameer Rizvi | 0 | 1 |
David Miller | 41* | 20 |
Axar Patel | 2 | 3 |
Tristan Stubbs | 7 | 6 |
Vipraj Nigam | 12 | 7 |
Kuldeep Yadav | 1 | 1 |
Total: 209/8 in 20 overs
Rashid Khan Changes the Match
Rashid Khan delivered the most important spell of the night.
He conceded only 17 runs from four overs while taking three wickets.
His victims were:
Nitish Rana
Sameer Rizvi
Axar Patel
Rashid removed Rana and Rizvi on consecutive deliveries, breaking Delhi’s momentum at a crucial stage.
He later dismissed Axar Patel to complete figures of 3/17.
In a match where both teams scored above 200, conceding only 17 runs from four overs was exceptional.
That is why Rashid, rather than Buttler, was officially named Player of the Match.
Gujarat Titans Bowling Figures
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 52 | 1 |
Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 32 | 0 |
Rashid Khan | 4 | 17 | 3 |
Ashok Sharma | 3 | 45 | 0 |
Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 52 | 2 |
Washington Sundar | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Rashid’s spell clearly stands out in those figures.
Prasidh Krishna also took two wickets, although his most important contribution came in the dramatic final over.
David Miller Takes the Match to the Last Ball
After Rahul’s dismissal, Delhi still had David Miller.
The left-hander remained unbeaten on 41 from 20 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes.
Miller attacked Mohammed Siraj in the 19th over, helping Delhi score 23 runs and reducing the equation to nine needed from the final six balls.
That set up an extraordinary finish.
The Final Over: Delhi Need 9 Runs
Prasidh Krishna bowled the last over with Delhi requiring nine.
Delhi continued to find runs, and the contest came down to the final delivery.
With two required to win, Gujarat needed to prevent the boundary and complete the final ball under pressure.
Miller could not find the winning shot, and Kuldeep Yadav was run out following Jos Buttler’s direct hit.
Delhi finished on 209/8.
Gujarat had won by the smallest possible margin in runs: one.
IPL.com — DC vs GT Final-Over Commentary
Why Gujarat Titans Won
Four moments shaped the result.
1. Three GT Half-Centuries
Gill, Buttler and Washington all passed fifty, giving Gujarat enough depth to post 210.
2. Rashid Khan’s 3/17
His spell was the major difference in a match dominated by batting.
3. KL Rahul’s Dismissal
Rahul looked capable of completing the chase until Siraj removed him for 92.
4. Gujarat Hold Their Nerve on the Last Ball
Delhi reached the final delivery with a realistic chance of winning, but Gujarat completed the run-out and protected a one-run margin.
Key Performers
Player | Performance |
|---|---|
Rashid Khan | 3/17 |
KL Rahul | 92 off 52 |
Shubman Gill | 70 off 45 |
Washington Sundar | 55 off 32 |
Jos Buttler | 52 off 27 |
David Miller | 41* off 20 |
Prasidh Krishna | 2/52 |
What the Result Meant
The one-run victory gave Gujarat Titans an important early-season result after a difficult start.
For Delhi, the defeat was especially painful because they remained in the chase until the final ball.
The match also showed why raw batting totals do not tell the entire story.
GT scored 210 and DC almost chased it, but Rashid Khan’s four overs produced just 17 runs while every other major phase of the game moved at a much faster scoring rate.
That one spell created the margin Gujarat ultimately defended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026?
Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by one run.
What was the final Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard?
Gujarat Titans scored 210/4, while Delhi Capitals finished on 209/8.
Who was Player of the Match?
Rashid Khan was Player of the Match after taking 3/17 in four overs.
How many runs did KL Rahul score?
KL Rahul scored 92 from 52 balls.
How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Shubman Gill made 70 from 45 balls.
How many runs did Jos Buttler score?
Jos Buttler scored 52 from 27 balls.
How many runs did Washington Sundar score?
Washington Sundar scored 55 from 32 balls.
Where was GT vs DC played?
The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 8, 2026.
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