Delhi Capitals Set Unwanted IPL Record with Narrow Loss to Gujarat Titans
DC's Unfortunate Milestone
The Delhi Capitals (DC) have now established an unfortunate record for the highest number of one-run defeats in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They have faced this agonizing fate four times, with losses against the Chennai Super Kings in 2015, Gujarat Lions in 2016, Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021, and most recently against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL season.
Thrilling Finish Against Gujarat Titans
In a gripping match on Wednesday, the Gujarat Titans narrowly defeated the Delhi Capitals by just one run. With two runs required from the final ball, DC's David Miller failed to connect with Prasidh Krishna's delivery. A remarkable direct hit from GT's wicket-keeper Jos Buttler resulted in Kuldeep Yadav's run-out as he attempted a risky single, clinching a dramatic win for the Titans.
Gujarat Titans' Close Encounters
The Titans have a history of securing thrilling victories in the IPL, often by slim margins. Their latest win against the Capitals marks their closest victory yet. Other notable tight finishes include a 6-run win over the Mumbai Indians in 2024, a 7-run victory against the Lucknow Super Giants in 2023, and an 8-run triumph over the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.
Current Standings in the Points Table
After this match, the Delhi Capitals find themselves in fourth place on the points table with two wins and one loss, while the Gujarat Titans have moved up to sixth place with one win and two losses. This match marked the end of DC's winning streak to start the season.
Playing XI for DC vs GT
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.