Prasidh wins a thrilling match for GT
But why did David Miller turn down a single that would have knotted the game and let Kuldeep Yadav hit the game-winning runs when two runs were needed off of two?Miller swings and misses, Buttler under-arm flicks a direct hit at the striker's end to catch Kuldeep far short, and Prasidh bowls a slower bumper off the final ball.
Miller will be devastated. On 19 balls, he will score 41 not out.
The Gujarat Titans won their first IPL 2026 match in a thrilling victory.
Apr 8, 2026, 11:23 PM
Killer Miller to save DC?
Thirty-six must be subtracted from twelve. With the Delhi Capitals requiring 81 off 42, David Miller was forced to quit due to a bruised finger that made it difficult for him to hold the bat. However, Miller returned with the intention of playing second fiddle to KL Rahul after Tristan Stubbs was run out in the seventeenth over. |
| Miller hit 17 off 4 in the 19th over |
However, you believed that GT would lose this game when Rahul fell.
No, not while Miller is still alive. He hits Siraj for 6, 4, 6 in an over totalling 19, sending him to the cleaners.
Prasidh will bowl the last over for DC, who need 13 off six.
Apr 8, 2026, 11:07 PM
Rahul is gone, Stubbs, and GT can smell the toffee
A huge error. Rahul first calls Stubbs for the run, but he declines because he wants to strike. Sai Sudharsan runs out Stubbs by charging in from mid-on and hitting the bull's eye. With DC needing 51 off 21, David Miller returns to the crease.Later in the over, Rahul tries to scythe a wide-yorker behind point and nicks off a ball after selecting Siraj to the long-on fence. Rahul is out for 92 off 52; he is now undoubtedly a GT favourite.
Apr 8, 2026, 11:02 PM
Drama, turns, and twists
DC needs 53 off 24 after Ashok bowls a 16-run 16th over.Due to Gill's careless four overthrows with no backup, DC ended up scoring five off a pinpoint yorker that was jammed back. And another boundary off a flat hit to long-on, which would have been one most nights, but Sai Sudharsan went all out to make the catch this time.
It's getting closer to becoming a thriller.
Apr 8, 2026, 10:42 PM
The pivotal moment?
It appears that David Miller's thumb discomfort has made it challenging for him to hold the bat. He seemed to have already sustained bruises on the pitch. With DC requiring 81 off 42, Axar Patel entered the game. However, he was only able to make two out of three deliveries, out to an awkward hoick to give Rashid his third. And it's possible that this strengthened the hold on DC.Without making a mistake, Axar heaves at the ball and slices it in the direction of cover, where Glenn Phillips makes a fantastic catch while sprinting back.
Apr 8, 2026, 10:24 PM
Rashid Khan reintroduces GT
The 10th over is as dramatic as they come.First, Nitish Rana is given out lbw attempting a reverse-sweep off a wrong'un, only for the decision to be reversed upon review.
But Nitish can't make the most of the reprieve as he holes out to long-off. Then off the first ball, the in-form Sameer Rizvi is bowled as he fails to pick a wrong'un.
DC are now 101/3 in 10 overs.
Apr 8, 2026, 10:14 PM
KL makes a grand entrance
W 1 4 6 6 4Nissanka hits a length ball straight to mid-off, taking the first wicket, but Rahul concludes the over with consecutive sixes. He's triumphing against his statemate. The hit over extra cover is just as good as the direct hit down town. It wasn't full, mind you.
With just 29 balls, Rahul has achieved an incredible half-century.
Apr 8, 2026, 10:10 PM
The ball and GT's mixed bag
Nine runs in Rashid Khan's two overs67 runs in six overs for the remainder
Apr 8, 2026, 9:56 PM
Phillips fails to make a catch
Hold on. Before you attack me, let me clarify that the reason I'm even calling that a "catch" is because Glenn Phillips is superman.In an attempt to cut, KL Rahul retreats and gives an unsightly half-slap. Phillips starts jogging backward right away, covering a solid twenty to twenty-five meters before throwing himself full stretch to pick it up out of thin air. doesn't stick for some reason.
Rahul would be thanking his stars on the 21st. With a puzzled expression on his face, Ashok Sharma is unsure whether to celebrate the effort or express disappointment at giving up a boundary on the first ball.
DC is 63/0 in six overs after Ashok's opening over is dismissed for 23.
Nissanka gets three fours and a six.
Apr 8, 2026, 9:50 PM
Rahul declares himself
And he deposits Kagiso Rabada over deep backward square leg with a stunning pick-up stroke that is all wrists. Rabada's second over was peculiar. He bowled a 150-click thunderbolt, got away with three high full tosses, and was hit for six. There was a lot of drama. At 36/0 in four overs, DC is on course.Apr 8, 2026, 9:33 PM
Pathum v Siraj
For me, Mohammed Siraj vs. Pathum Nissanka has only meant one match thus far. Siraj ran amok to bundle out Sri Lanka for fifty in the 2023 Asia Cup final.No more.
As Siraj tries to find some swing and shape, Nissanka pursues him and pummels him for three fours: one through cover, the second lofted straight back over Siraj's head, and the best of the lot, an off-drive out of the top drawer that thrilled him so much that he held the pose for the cameras.
DC is operational, going 14/0 in one over.
Apr 8, 2026, 9:29 PM
Everyone is watching KL Rahul
After ten days of IPL 2026, KL Rahul has not yet arrived at the celebration.Deepak Chahar strangled him down the leg against MI.
hit LSG with a straight-to-deep point.
In his two appearances, he has received scores of 1 and 0.
Is this going to be his night?
Apr 8, 2026, 9:17 PM
210/4 is the GT finish. Above average?
The Delhi Capitals have made a strong comeback, scoring just 58 runs in the final six overs.Apr 8, 2026, 9:12 PM
Washington's first IPL fifty
He raises it with an agricultural mow over a deep square off his statemate T Natarajan, marking a significant occasion for Washington Sundar. Although this hasn't been one of those perfect knocks where he's found his touch right away, Washington has demonstrated the ability to use the long handle well in more than just pockets. Bowling out, Natarajan gives up 34 off his four. GT 198/3 with one left over.Apr 8, 2026, 9:06 PM
17 deliveries, 16 runs, 1 wicket is the pace off.
8 runs at a pace of 9 balls
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Gill also conducted an odd assessment for a wide call. Gill appeared unprepared and simply allowed the ball to cross. He walked upstairs after the umpire failed to signal, but the third umpire informed him that the delivery was legitimate.
Gill's current strike rate:
109 v. pace-24 (22)
200 v spin - 46 (23)
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The scoop, a shot he popularised long years ago, was the first of those Mukesh sixes. The next two have been more genuine. The third was a lofted hit over extra cover, while the first was a straight six down the ground. In his following two overs, Mukesh has been inconsistent.
Gill had just witnessed the fun from the opposite end. In five overs, Titans are 63/1.
Apr 8, 2026, 7:48 PM
DC has struck, but Mukesh's second is a crazy trip.
Apr 8, 2026, 7:42 PM
He made a length error and was picked away for two boundaries, but Mukesh corrects himself and recovers with the key wicket of Sai Sudharsan in the second over. Gujarat Titans 19/1 in 2.1 overs when he chops on for 12 since the ball isn't quite there for the cut.
Lungi's master class
Lungi Ngidi bowled 17 slower deliveries throughout his four-over performance.Gill was looking to go downtown when one of those hit him for a well-made 70 off 45 balls. Ngidi's final score is 1 for 24 from his four.17 deliveries, 16 runs, 1 wicket is the pace off.
8 runs at a pace of 9 balls
Apr 8, 2026, 8:19 PM
Gill's defeat against Kuldeep
Give Gill four sixes off Kuldeep. The 17th has also been tonked for a long time. The next six drilled straight back over after the first was washed over short fine.6 1 1 6 0 0
Gill also conducted an odd assessment for a wide call. Gill appeared unprepared and simply allowed the ball to cross. He walked upstairs after the umpire failed to signal, but the third umpire informed him that the delivery was legitimate.
Gill's current strike rate:
109 v. pace-24 (22)
200 v spin - 46 (23)
Apr 8, 2026, 8:12 PM
Kuldeep takes a huge hit!
Buttler gets bowled off a long hop that stays slightly low. He chose the deep midwicket region in the direction of the shorter boundary, but the ball beat his swing and crashed into the stumps. Buttler was far too early in the stroke, as the ball slowed down as it reached the surface. GT is 85/2 in 8 overs as he is out for 52 off 27.Apr 8, 2026, 7:52 PM
Buttler tees off
The old Jos Buttler is starting to reappear for the first time in three innings this IPL. And as he blasts various arcs at the Kotla, his entire range of motion is on display. He has already hit five sixes after fifteen balls. Three off Mukesh's third over, then two off Axar.The scoop, a shot he popularised long years ago, was the first of those Mukesh sixes. The next two have been more genuine. The third was a lofted hit over extra cover, while the first was a straight six down the ground. In his following two overs, Mukesh has been inconsistent.
Gill had just witnessed the fun from the opposite end. In five overs, Titans are 63/1.
Apr 8, 2026, 7:48 PM
The crazy second over of Mukesh
1w W 0 0 0 6 1w 1DC has struck, but Mukesh's second is a crazy trip.
Apr 8, 2026, 7:42 PM
DC trust in Mukesh
There is still no indication that they will purchase Auqib Nabi at their expensive auction. They are content to give the new ball to Mukesh Kumar for the time being. In DC's victory over MI last week, he produced outstanding numbers of 2 for 26. Kotla needs to figure out how to strike the deck and maintain accuracy against players like Gill and Sai Sudharsan because he hasn't provided much swing or seam.He made a length error and was picked away for two boundaries, but Mukesh corrects himself and recovers with the key wicket of Sai Sudharsan in the second over. Gujarat Titans 19/1 in 2.1 overs when he chops on for 12 since the ball isn't quite there for the cut.
Apr 8, 2026, 7:06 PM
For the third time in a row, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and, as in the previous two games, put the opposition to bat. After recovering from a sprained neck, Shubman Gill rejoined the Gujarat Titans as captain.
The hosts remain the same. For GT, Gill took Kumar Kushagra's spot.
Since it had rained before the game, Axar intended to take advantage of any wetness that might have gathered on the field. Given that the side batting first won three of the four IPL 2025 and 2026 games on pitch number five, DC resisted the temptation to bat first.
Gill stated that his neck is "much better now" after his return. Due to their poor results in the first two games, GT's middle order has come under fire. However, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, and Glenn Phillips have received the vote of trust. Gill stated, "It's about clicking in the one game." "We were really close in the previous game. There is only one man remaining until the very end.
The straight boundaries are longer (68–69 meters) while the fine boundaries are shorter (57–58 meters) when bowling from the far end. At 63 meters, the square borders are equally spaced. In these games, the first-inning average score is 201.
DC bowl, Gill comes back
After winning the toss, the Delhi Capitals decided to bowl against the Gujarat Titans.For the third time in a row, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and, as in the previous two games, put the opposition to bat. After recovering from a sprained neck, Shubman Gill rejoined the Gujarat Titans as captain.
The hosts remain the same. For GT, Gill took Kumar Kushagra's spot.
Since it had rained before the game, Axar intended to take advantage of any wetness that might have gathered on the field. Given that the side batting first won three of the four IPL 2025 and 2026 games on pitch number five, DC resisted the temptation to bat first.
Gill stated that his neck is "much better now" after his return. Due to their poor results in the first two games, GT's middle order has come under fire. However, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, and Glenn Phillips have received the vote of trust. Gill stated, "It's about clicking in the one game." "We were really close in the previous game. There is only one man remaining until the very end.
The straight boundaries are longer (68–69 meters) while the fine boundaries are shorter (57–58 meters) when bowling from the far end. At 63 meters, the square borders are equally spaced. In these games, the first-inning average score is 201.
Gujarat Titans: 1 Shubman Gill (capt), 2 B Sai Sudharsan, 3 Jos Buttler (wk), 4 Washington Sundar, 5 Glenn Phillips, 6 Shahrukh Khan, 7 Rahul Tewatia, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 Kagiso Rabada, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Ashok Sharma.
Impact Sub options: Prasidh Krishna, Jaston Holder, Mnav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Anuj Rawat
Impact Sub options: Prasidh Krishna, Jaston Holder, Mnav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Anuj Rawat
Delhi Capitals: 1 KL Rahul (wk), 2 Pathum Nissanka, 3 Nitish Rana, 4 David Miller, 5 Tristan Stubbs, 6 Axar Patel (capt), 7 Vipraj Nigam, 8 Kuldeep Yadav, 9 Lungi Ngidi, 10 T Natarajan, 11 Mukesh Kumar
Impact Sub options: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair.
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Although KL Rahul has only scored one run in the competition thus far, he will be eager to take on Mohammed Siraj when he enters the batting order because he has hit Siraj for 135 runs off 79 balls in nine innings at a strike rate of 170.88. Only once has he been able to reach Siraj. Rabada, who has removed Rahul three times in 12 innings at an average of 22.66, would be preferred by GT over Siraj.
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DC had no business defeating the Lucknow Super Giants 26 for 4 in a pursuit of 142 in their opening game. Tristan Stubbs made 39* from 32, while Sameer Rizvi, filling in as Impact Player, raised his hand with an incredible 70* off 47. In their subsequent game, DC chased down 163 against the Mumbai Indians after Rizvi saved them from 7 for 2. He then larruped his way to 90 off 51.
In their first two games, GT had far better bat beginnings. In the tenth over against Punjab Kings, they were 83 for 1. PBKS easily chased down GT's below-average total when Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, and Rahul Tewatia all failed to reach either 25 or a strike rate of 150. Then, while chasing 211 against Rajasthan Royals, GT lost from 107 for 1 in the eleventh over. Once more, none of their middle-order batsmen scored more than 25.
GT's middle-order hitters (Nos. 4–7) have averaged 20.1 since IPL 2025, which is by far the lowest in the competition. Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, who spearheaded victorious chases of 204 and 200 against DC last year, are now the center of attention due to their failures. To get their first points and end DC's winning streak, GT's middle order will now need to perform well.
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Impact Sub options: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair.
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Competitions inside competitions
Jos Buttler versus Axar Patel, Sameer Rizvi versus Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul versus Mohammed Siraj, and Shubman Gill versus Lungi Ngidi. We have a few tantalising matchups in store. Which one are you most excited about?Apr 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
Rizvi is about to make history
In his final three IPL games, Rizvi earned Player of the Match three times in a row. Nobody has won four straight. Is it possible for him to alter that tonight?Apr 8, 2026, 6:15 PM
Beauty in the evening
The field is lush green with amber skies and a setting sun. An hour before play, what more could you ask for? It's possible that both clubs believe their spinners will suddenly be more active. Nevertheless, the statistics are almost the same. Pace is slightly more expensive than spin (9.39 economy vs. 10.49). In IPL 2025 and 2026, runs per wicket on pitch number five are likewise close (19.6 vs. 20.4).Apr 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Getting in shape
The floodlights are on and the clouds don't pose a threat, which is good news. The side batting first will likely be delighted now that the weather is clear because they have won three of the previous four games. With Rizvi, DC has had a significant chasing advantage, but if they win the toss, will historical statistics make them reconsider?Apr 8, 2026, 5:45 PM
Now, what about the pitch?
There won't be as much moisture trapped because it hasn't rained in the evening and the pitch has been exposed. Will hitters benefit from that? Or will some help still be provided to the pacers?Apr 8, 2026, 5:33 PM
Monitoring the weather
The forecast indicated that the likelihood of rain was highest early in the evening and gradually decreased. The proportion had dropped to zero by 8 p.m. local time. Therefore, we might have avoided the worst of it.Apr 8, 2026, 5:18 PM
Actual scenes
The weather in Delhi is nice, and the start is in a few hours. The entire ground is exposed. Both it and the stands are still empty. It shouldn't take too long for the players to warm up outside.Apr 8, 2026, 5:04 PM
Will moisture help pacers?
A high-scoring match is anticipated on the Delhi surface. Prior to match day, there has been intermittent rain; about 4 p.m., thunderstorms and light rain are predicted. The pitch, which is covered, may retain additional moisture and help seamers throughout the first part of the game, even if the weather is probably going to clear before the game starts.Apr 8, 2026, 4:51 PM
High-scoring pitch trivia
The game will take place on pitch number five at Arun Jaitley Stadium, which has hosted four night games in the 2024 and 2025 Indian Premier League. In these games, the run rate was 10.11. Specifically, the death-overs run rate soars to a peak of 12.67.Although KL Rahul has only scored one run in the competition thus far, he will be eager to take on Mohammed Siraj when he enters the batting order because he has hit Siraj for 135 runs off 79 balls in nine innings at a strike rate of 170.88. Only once has he been able to reach Siraj. Rabada, who has removed Rahul three times in 12 innings at an average of 22.66, would be preferred by GT over Siraj.
Apr 8, 2026, 4:29 PM
Is Rabada able to alter the story?
Kagiso Rabada's 2020 IPL golden days, when he won the Purple Cap and had an economy rate of 8.34, seem a long way off. In two games for GT, he has taken three wickets, but more importantly, he was dismissed at 10.85. This is consistent with his IPL economy rates of 10.08, 8.85, and 11.57 over the previous three years. The yorker has gradually vanished from his repertoire, and his cross-seam deliveries at the end haven't been the most successful. This season, it will be interesting to see if he regains his ability to take wickets, particularly on Wednesday night.Apr 8, 2026, 4:09 PM
Rana in the limelight
In addition to providing a leading role throughout the middle overs, the No. 3 position gives a batter access to the fielding limits of the powerplay. Nitish Rana hasn't done much for DC thus far. He was run out for a three-ball duck against MI and hit a laborious 15 off 17 against PBKS. Rana is aware that if Karun Nair doesn't score—and score quickly—up top, he may be replaced. Nair has been warming the bench.Apr 8, 2026, 3:49 PM
For GT to fire, middle order is required
The IPL 2026 campaigns of the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are currently in their first phase. Because they have both won and lost on the strength of their middle orders, as well as because the points table is starting to take shape, both teams have realised how important the middle is.DC had no business defeating the Lucknow Super Giants 26 for 4 in a pursuit of 142 in their opening game. Tristan Stubbs made 39* from 32, while Sameer Rizvi, filling in as Impact Player, raised his hand with an incredible 70* off 47. In their subsequent game, DC chased down 163 against the Mumbai Indians after Rizvi saved them from 7 for 2. He then larruped his way to 90 off 51.
In their first two games, GT had far better bat beginnings. In the tenth over against Punjab Kings, they were 83 for 1. PBKS easily chased down GT's below-average total when Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, and Rahul Tewatia all failed to reach either 25 or a strike rate of 150. Then, while chasing 211 against Rajasthan Royals, GT lost from 107 for 1 in the eleventh over. Once more, none of their middle-order batsmen scored more than 25.
GT's middle-order hitters (Nos. 4–7) have averaged 20.1 since IPL 2025, which is by far the lowest in the competition. Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, who spearheaded victorious chases of 204 and 200 against DC last year, are now the center of attention due to their failures. To get their first points and end DC's winning streak, GT's middle order will now need to perform well.
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