GT Clinch Thrilling 1-Run Victory Over DC in Last-Ball Drama

In one of the most electrifying encounters of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals by a solitary run in a last-ball thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 8. Defending a formidable total of 210, GT held their nerve in a pulsating finish that saw the game decided by a dramatic run-out on the final delivery.

After being put in to bat by DC skipper Axar Patel, Gujarat Titans got off to an explosive start despite losing Sai Sudharsan early. Jos Buttler turned the tide with a blistering 52 off just 27 balls, showcasing his trademark attacking range during the Powerplay.

Following Buttler’s dismissal, captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a composed 70 off 45 deliveries, expertly managing the tempo. The surprise element came in the form of Washington Sundar, who impressed with a quickfire 55 off 32 balls after being promoted up the order. Their combined effort powered GT to a daunting 210/4.

Among DC bowlers, Lungi Ngidi stood out with an economical spell of 1/24, using variations effectively in a high-scoring contest.

Chasing 211, Delhi Capitals began aggressively, with Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) and KL Rahul taking the attack to the opposition. However, the game shifted dramatically with the introduction of Rashid Khan. The Afghan spinner delivered a game-changing spell, picking up 3/17, including key wickets of Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, and Axar Patel, to derail DC’s momentum.

Despite the collapse, KL Rahul stood firm, playing a magnificent knock of 92 off 52 balls, keeping the chase alive deep into the innings. After his dismissal, the match seemed out of reach until David Miller launched a sensational counterattack.

Miller, along with Vipraj Nigam, reignited hopes by smashing 23 runs in the 19th over, reducing the equation to 14 needed off the final over. The tension peaked as Miller brought it down to just 2 runs required off the last two balls.

In a bold move, Miller refused a single on the penultimate delivery, backing himself to finish the game. However, Prasidh Krishna outfoxed him with a slower ball on the final delivery. As the batters scrambled for a bye to tie the match, Jos Buttler produced a moment of brilliance—collecting the ball cleanly and hitting a direct throw to run the batter out, sealing a dramatic 1-run win for Gujarat Titans.

The victory marks GT’s first win of the season, while Delhi Capitals suffer their first defeat in a match that will be remembered as an IPL classic.

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