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New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan and teammates celebrate the wicket of Delhi Capitals' skipper Axar Patel during their Indian Premier League 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)
New Delhi, April 9 : Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel admitted that his team could have handled the chase more wisely after suffering a heartbreaking one-run defeat against the Gujarat Titans in Match 14 of the Indian Premier League at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
In what turned out to be a thrilling encounter, DC narrowly missed chasing a massive target of 211 runs. Despite a strong batting performance, the team fell short in the final moments.
🔥 GT Post Massive Total
Gujarat Titans put up an imposing total of 210/4, powered by impressive knocks from:
- Shubman Gill – 70 (45 balls)
- Washington Sundar – 55 (32 balls)
- Jos Buttler – 52 (27 balls)
Their aggressive batting set the tone for a high-scoring contest.
💥 Rahul, Miller Shine But DC Fall Short
While chasing, Delhi Capitals showed great intent:
- KL Rahul delivered a शानदार 92 off 52 balls
- Pathum Nissanka scored 41 (24 balls)
- David Miller remained unbeaten on 41 (20 balls)
Despite the strong chase, DC needed 2 runs off the final ball, but failed to cross the line in a dramatic finish.
🎙️ Axar Patel’s Reaction
Speaking after the match, Axar Patel said:
“Both teams played very good cricket. In such close games, you can point out many things. But I think during the chase, we could have played smarter. The timing of wickets falling hurt us.”
He also praised KL Rahul for his innings:
“KL played a very good knock and kept the momentum going even when wickets were falling.”
⚡ Last-Over Drama
The match ended in dramatic fashion:
- David Miller missed a single on the second-last ball
- DC needed 2 runs off 1 ball
- A run-out on the final delivery sealed the win for Gujarat Titans
📊 Points Table Update
- Delhi Capitals: 4th position (2 wins, 1 loss)
- Gujarat Titans: 6th position (1 win, 2 losses)
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