Delhi Capitals Opt to Bowl First Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Clash

In the latest IPL 2026 match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bowl first against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With captain Shubman Gill returning for GT, both teams are eager to secure a win. DC has been in excellent form, winning their first two matches, while GT seeks to bounce back after two losses. Discover the playing XI and insights from the captains in this exciting clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 8, 2026, 20:07 IST

Match Overview

In the third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and chose to bowl first against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

Captain's Return

A significant boost for GT is the return of captain Shubman Gill, who missed the previous game due to a muscle spasm.

Toss Insights

DC's captain, Axar Patel, expressed confidence in their decision to bowl first, referencing their recent success in chasing targets and the potential moisture on a rain-affected pitch. He stated, "We will bowl first. We've chased well in the last two matches and this is a fresh wicket. It's been raining; there could be some moisture. Bowl first, have a look at the wicket, restrict them and chase down the score. We look at the match-ups, making it as difficult as possible for the batters and choose the best possible bowlers. Same 11 for us."

Current Team Performance

The Delhi Capitals have shown remarkable form, winning both of their matches in the tournament thus far. They kicked off their IPL 2026 journey with a victory over the Lucknow Super Giants, followed by a commanding win against the Mumbai Indians.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have faced challenges in gaining momentum, suffering a three-wicket defeat to the Punjab Kings in their opening match and narrowly losing to the Rajasthan Royals by six runs in a thrilling finish. As they face DC, they are keen to secure their first points of the season.

Playing XI for Both Teams

Delhi Capitals Playing XI: KL Rahul (w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair.

Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma.

Impact Subs: Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Anuj Rawat.