Despite the off-field setback, Gujarat Titans delivered the first last-over thriller of this IPL season. Needing 13 runs off the final over, Gill entrusted the ball to Prasidh Krishna, who had recently impressed as an Impact Player. Krishna kept his nerves in check, restricting the in-form David Miller and ensuring that Delhi fell short by just one run.
The match’s conclusion sparked debate after Miller’s decision on the penultimate delivery to deny a single to Kuldeep Yadav backfired. Miller hit a six, bringing the equation to two runs needed off two balls, but refused to give the strike to Kuldeep. On the final delivery, Kuldeep was run out, denying Delhi a third consecutive win.
Gill led from the front with a brilliant 70 off 45 balls, featuring four fours and five sixes. He was well-supported by Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar, who each scored fifties to help the Titans post a competitive 210/4. Delhi’s chase was anchored by skipper KL Rahul, who scored a magnificent 92, but despite a valiant 41* from Miller, the Capitals fell just short, thanks to incisive bowling from Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, the Player of the Match.
The IPL statement read, “Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.”
While the fine serves as a reminder to Gill, his team can celebrate a thrilling and hard-fought victory that keeps them in contention this season.
