Yesterday Match Result: Gujarat Titans edge Delhi Capitals by one run in last-ball thriller
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NEW DELHI: A stunning last-ball finish lit up IPL 2026 on Wednesday as Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run, with Jos Buttler returning to form and David Miller falling agonisingly short in a dramatic chase.
Chasing 211, Delhi ended at 209/8 in a contest that swung wildly until the final ball. Miller, who blasted an unbeaten 41 off 20 balls, nearly pulled off a heist but made a bold call not to take a single with two needed off the last two balls. Prasidh Krishna then deceived him with a slower delivery, and a desperate run attempt ended with Kuldeep Yadav being run out by Buttler behind the stumps.
Buttler finds his groove
Buttler’s fluent 52 off 27 balls set the tone for Gujarat’s imposing 210/4. After a lean patch that included a quiet T20 World Cup, the England star looked back to his best, launching five sixes in a commanding knock.
“I’ve been searching for runs a little bit, but felt in good touch,” Buttler said, underlining his belief that form would return.
He found early rhythm with a six off Mukesh Kumar and never looked back, anchoring a 60-run stand with skipper Shubman Gill. Gill himself struck a confident 70, while Washington Sundar added a brisk 55 as Gujarat’s top order clicked in unison.
Miller’s late charge in vain
Delhi’s chase began brightly, with KL Rahul (92 off 52) and Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) putting on 76 for the opening wicket. However, the innings lost momentum as Rashid Khan (3/17) struck crucial blows, including two wickets in consecutive deliveries.
Miller, who had briefly retired hurt, returned to ignite hope with a stunning late assault. His towering six into the third tier and a flurry of boundaries brought Delhi within touching distance.
With 13 needed off the final over, the equation came down to two off two balls. But Miller’s decision not to rotate strike proved decisive as Gujarat held their nerve to seal a memorable win—bouncing back from two defeats while handing Delhi their first loss after a strong start.
With the action now shifting from Delhi to Eden Gardens, focus turns to the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. Both sides find themselves in the bottom half of the table and will be desperate to secure a crucial win to revive their campaigns.
Chasing 211, Delhi ended at 209/8 in a contest that swung wildly until the final ball. Miller, who blasted an unbeaten 41 off 20 balls, nearly pulled off a heist but made a bold call not to take a single with two needed off the last two balls. Prasidh Krishna then deceived him with a slower delivery, and a desperate run attempt ended with Kuldeep Yadav being run out by Buttler behind the stumps.
Buttler finds his groove
Buttler’s fluent 52 off 27 balls set the tone for Gujarat’s imposing 210/4. After a lean patch that included a quiet T20 World Cup, the England star looked back to his best, launching five sixes in a commanding knock.
“I’ve been searching for runs a little bit, but felt in good touch,” Buttler said, underlining his belief that form would return.
He found early rhythm with a six off Mukesh Kumar and never looked back, anchoring a 60-run stand with skipper Shubman Gill. Gill himself struck a confident 70, while Washington Sundar added a brisk 55 as Gujarat’s top order clicked in unison.
Miller’s late charge in vain
Delhi’s chase began brightly, with KL Rahul (92 off 52) and Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) putting on 76 for the opening wicket. However, the innings lost momentum as Rashid Khan (3/17) struck crucial blows, including two wickets in consecutive deliveries.
Miller, who had briefly retired hurt, returned to ignite hope with a stunning late assault. His towering six into the third tier and a flurry of boundaries brought Delhi within touching distance.
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With 13 needed off the final over, the equation came down to two off two balls. But Miller’s decision not to rotate strike proved decisive as Gujarat held their nerve to seal a memorable win—bouncing back from two defeats while handing Delhi their first loss after a strong start.
With the action now shifting from Delhi to Eden Gardens, focus turns to the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. Both sides find themselves in the bottom half of the table and will be desperate to secure a crucial win to revive their campaigns.
