Gujarat Titans held their nerve to beat Delhi Capitals by 1 run in a last-ball thriller, and this Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans match scorecard breaks down every run, wicket, and turning point from the contest. Chasing 211 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, KL Rahul’s brilliant 92 took DC agonizingly close before Rashid Khan’s earlier spell proved decisive in a game that went right down to the final delivery.
Match Result At A Glance
Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 1 run in the 14th match of IPL 2026, played on April 8 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. GT posted 210 for 4 in their 20 overs and then held on as DC finished at 209 for 8, with Rashid Khan collecting the Player of the Match award for a match-defining bowling spell.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans, 14th Match, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date | April 8, 2026 (night match) |
| Toss | Delhi Capitals won, chose to bowl first |
| Result | Gujarat Titans won by 1 run |
| Player of the Match | Rashid Khan (GT) |
| Points | Gujarat Titans 2, Delhi Capitals 0 |
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Full Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Scorecard
Gujarat Titans Innings: 210/4 (20 Overs)
Gujarat Titans built their total around a rapid opening stand and two composed middle-order fifties, with Jos Buttler’s 27-ball 52 setting the tone before Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar carried the innings deep.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| B Sai Sudharsan | b Mukesh Kumar | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.42 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Rana b Ngidi | 70 | 45 | 4 | 5 | 155.55 |
| JC Buttler † | b Kuldeep Yadav | 52 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 192.59 |
| Washington Sundar | c Rana b Mukesh Kumar | 55 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 171.87 |
| GD Phillips | not out | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 155.55 |
| R Tewatia | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (nb 1, w 5) | 6 | ||||
| Total | 210/4 (20 overs, RR: 10.5) |
Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Sudharsan, 2.1 ov), 2-79 (Buttler, 7.3 ov), 3-183 (Gill, 17.3 ov), 4-205 (Washington Sundar, 19.3 ov).
DC Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 13.75 |
| L Ngidi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| AR Patel | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.66 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| T Natarajan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
| V Nigam | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23.00 |
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Delhi Capitals Innings: 209/8 (20 Overs)
KL Rahul anchored the chase with a superb 92 off 52 balls, and David Miller’s unbeaten 41 kept Delhi Capitals alive until the final over, but the equation proved just one run too steep.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| P Nissanka | c Tewatia b Prasidh Krishna | 41 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 170.83 |
| KL Rahul † | c Buttler b Mohammed Siraj | 92 | 52 | 11 | 4 | 176.92 |
| N Rana | c Sai Sudharsan b Rashid Khan | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Sameer Rizvi | b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| DA Miller | not out | 41 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 205.00 |
| AR Patel (c) | c Phillips b Rashid Khan | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| T Stubbs | run out (Sai Sudharsan) | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116.66 |
| V Nigam | c Gill b Prasidh Krishna | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.42 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | run out (Buttler) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (w 8) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 209/8 (20 overs, RR: 10.45) |
Fall of wickets: 1-76 (Nissanka), 2-101 (Rana), 3-101 (Rizvi), 4-134 (Axar Patel), 5-160 (Stubbs), 6-166 (Rahul), 7-202 (Nigam), 8-209 (Kuldeep Yadav).
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GT Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| K Rabada | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 |
| Ashok Sharma | 3 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15.00 |
| M Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 13.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Playing 11
Both sides fielded settled combinations built around their top-order strengths, with DC choosing to bowl first after winning the toss.
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Gujarat Titans: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, M Prasidh Krishna.
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Top Performers Of The Match
A handful of standout individual performances shaped the outcome across both innings.
- Rashid Khan: 3 for 17 in 4 overs, the most economical and impactful spell of the match, earning Player of the Match
- KL Rahul: 92 off 52 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes, Delhi Capitals’ top scorer and the closest anyone came to winning it for DC
- Shubman Gill: 70 off 45 balls, anchoring the Gujarat Titans innings as captain
- Jos Buttler: 52 off just 27 balls, reaching fifty in 24 deliveries to give GT a flying start
- Washington Sundar: 55 off 32 balls, a crucial middle-order push that took GT past 200
- David Miller: unbeaten 41 off 20 balls, keeping Delhi Capitals in the hunt until the last over
Key Moments That Decided The Match
Gujarat Titans won by just 1 run because Kuldeep Yadav was run out on the final ball while attempting a second run with David Miller looking for the winning single. Several earlier turning points shaped the contest before that dramatic finish.
- Buttler and Gill’s stand of 60 runs off just 25 balls gave GT early momentum after Sai Sudharsan fell for 12 in the second over
- Rashid Khan’s four overs of 3 for 17 sharply slowed Delhi’s chase through the middle overs, removing Rana, Rizvi, and Axar Patel
- KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka’s opening stand of 76 runs kept DC ahead of the required rate through the powerplay
- Washington Sundar’s late 55 off 32 balls pushed GT’s total from a defendable 180-190 range to a much tougher 210
- Two run-outs in the closing overs, Tristan Stubbs and finally Kuldeep Yadav, ended up costing Delhi Capitals more than any boundary they conceded
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Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have generally held the upper hand over Delhi Capitals in IPL meetings between the two sides, winning more contests than they have lost across their head-to-head history.
| Metric | Record |
| Total IPL meetings | 8 |
| Gujarat Titans wins | 5 |
| Delhi Capitals wins | 3 |
| Result of most recent meeting | GT won by 1 run |
Points Table Impact After This Match
This result carried real weight for both sides in the race for playoff qualification, with Gujarat Titans’ win keeping them firmly in contention while Delhi Capitals slipped closer to the danger zone.
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| RCB | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 0.783 |
| GT | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 0.695 |
| SRH | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 0.524 |
| RR | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 0.189 |
| PBKS | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 0.309 |
| DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| KKR | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| CSK | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| MI | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| LSG | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
Match Summary
Gujarat Titans’ 210 for 4, built on Buttler’s fiery start and fifties from Gill and Washington Sundar, proved just enough to hold off a spirited Delhi Capitals chase led by KL Rahul’s 92. Rashid Khan’s return to top form with 3 for 17 turned the contest at a critical stage, and a composed finish by GT’s bowlers, capped by the final-ball run-out of Kuldeep Yadav, sealed a 1-run win in one of the tightest finishes of the tournament so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans match?
Gujarat Titans won by 1 run, defending a total of 210 for 4 after restricting Delhi Capitals to 209 for 8 in the 14th match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Who was the Player of the Match in DC vs GT?
Rashid Khan was named Player of the Match for Gujarat Titans after taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs, the most economical and impactful bowling spell of the game.
How did the DC vs GT match end on the final ball?
On the last delivery, Kuldeep Yadav was run out while attempting a second run alongside David Miller, sealing Delhi Capitals’ 1-run defeat and giving Gujarat Titans their first win of IPL 2026.
Who scored the highest individual total in the match?
KL Rahul scored the highest individual total with 92 off 52 balls for Delhi Capitals, while Shubman Gill top-scored for Gujarat Titans with 70 off 45 balls.
How many sixes did Jos Buttler hit in his innings?
Jos Buttler hit 5 sixes and 3 fours in his 27-ball 52, reaching his half-century in just 24 balls to give Gujarat Titans a fast start.
Who won the toss in the DC vs GT match, and what was the decision?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that initially looked shrewd until Gujarat Titans’ middle order pushed the total to 210.
What is the Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans head-to-head record in the IPL?
Gujarat Titans have won 5 of their 8 IPL meetings against Delhi Capitals, with DC winning the remaining 3, giving GT a clear edge in the overall rivalry.
Where was the DC vs GT 14th match of IPL 2026 played?
The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, a venue that favoured stroke play in this contest, with 419 combined runs scored across both innings.
What were Rashid Khan’s exact bowling figures in this match?
Rashid Khan bowled 4 overs, conceded 17 runs, and picked up 3 wickets for an economy rate of 4.25, the standout bowling performance in a high-scoring contest.
How did this result affect the IPL 2026 points table?
Gujarat Titans moved to 18 points from 14 matches after this win, joining a tightly packed group at the top of the table separated only by net run rate, while Delhi Capitals remained on 14 points.
