IPL 2026 DC vs GT Match Result

The IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals was full of excitement. Held at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, GT finally secured their first victory of the season defeating DC by just one run. Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar helped the Titans reach a score of 210/4. DC’s pursuit was spearheaded by KL Rahul’s outstanding performance but Rashid Khan’s changed the game. In the thrilling final over, David Miller chose not to take a single with 2 runs needed off 2 balls. That risky decision backfired and Kuldeep Yadav was run out on the last ball, clinching a heart-stopping win for GT. Here’s the detailed analysis of the DC vs GT match result.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Gill, Buttler and Sundar Shine for Titans

The Gujarat Titans finally came together as a batting team scoring 210/4 with three players hitting half-centuries. After Sai Sudharsan got out early, Jos Buttler shone during the powerplay scoring 52 runs which included a massive 23-run over against Mukesh Kumar. Captain Shubman Gill made a comeback from injury to stabilize the innings with a stylish 70 runs forming a 104-run partnership with Washington Sundar who achieved his first IPL fifty. Although Delhi’s bowlers made a late effort with Lungi Ngidi keeping things under control and Mukesh Kumar varying his deliveries, the Titans’ top order had already set a challenging target.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Innings: From Flying Start to Final-Ball Heartbreak

In their pursuit of 211, Delhi Capitals came heartbreakingly close but ended up with 209/8, losing by just 1 run. The openers, KL Rahul (92  runs) and Pathum Nissanka (41 runs) provided a strong start for DC with a partnership of 76 runs. However, the momentum shifted when Rashid Khan delivered an outstanding performance taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs which triggered a sudden collapse for DC. David Miller made his comeback from injury and scored an impressive unbeaten 41 runs. The final moments were incredibly tense. Needing 2 runs from the last 2 balls Miller declined a single, confident he could finish the game himself. On the last ball, he missed a slower bouncer and Jos Buttler’s direct hit ran out Kuldeep Yadav clinching a remarkable victory for Gujarat Titans.

DC vs GT Match Result: Key Moments

• At 101/1, Rashid struck twice in two balls removing Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi.
• Sai Sudharsan’s sliding catch to dismiss Rana.
• David Miller smashed 23 runs off Mohammed Siraj in the 19th over.
• Miller’s six left DC needing just 2 runs from 2 balls.
• Jos Buttler’s direct hit ran out Kuldeep Yadav sealing a 1-run win for GT.

Points Table Impact

Delhi Capitals slipped to 4th place with 4 points (NRR +0.811) after their first defeat while Gujarat Titans climbed to 6th with 2 points (NRR -0.270) thanks to their maiden win of the season.
Here’s how the points table looks after GT’s win over DC – Updated Points Table.

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