Gujarat Titans edge Delhi Capitals by 1 run
Chasing a challenging target of 211, Delhi Capitals fell just short, finishing at 209/8 in their 20 overs.
KATHMANDU: Gujarat Titans secured a dramatic 1-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring encounter at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night.
Chasing a challenging target of 211, Delhi Capitals fell just short, finishing at 209/8 in their 20 overs.
KL Rahul led the chase with a magnificent 92 off 52 balls, smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes.
Pathum Nissanka contributed 41, while David Miller remained unbeaten on 41.
For Gujarat, Rashid Khan starred with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Prasidh Krishna picked up two.
Earlier, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Delhi allowed Gujarat Titans to post a formidable 210/4.
Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a composed 70 off 45 balls. Jos Buttler hammered 52 off just 27 deliveries, and Washington Sundar added a quickfire 55.
For Delhi, Mukesh Kumar took two wickets, while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with one each.
With this win, Gujarat Titans register their first victory of the season, earning two points, while Delhi Capitals suffer their first defeat in three matches.
Meanwhile, in today’s IPL fixture, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Lucknow Super Giants.
