Gujarat Titans Edge Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 Thriller on Last Ball
A stunning last-ball finish lit up the Indian Premier League 2026 season on Wednesday as Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by a solitary run in a dramatic encounter. The match featured a remarkable return to form for Jos Buttler and a heartbreaking near-miss for David Miller in a chase that swung wildly until the final delivery.
Buttler Finds His Groove with Fluent Knock
Jos Buttler’s fluent 52 runs off just 27 balls set the tone for Gujarat Titans’ imposing total of 210 for 4. After a lean patch that included a quiet T20 World Cup campaign, the England star looked back to his best, launching five sixes in a commanding knock that anchored the innings.
“I’ve been searching for runs a little bit, but felt in good touch,” Buttler said after the match, underlining his belief that form would eventually return. He found early rhythm with a six off Mukesh Kumar and never looked back, forming a crucial 60-run partnership with skipper Shubman Gill.
Gill himself struck a confident 70, while Washington Sundar added a brisk 55 as Gujarat’s top order clicked in unison to post a challenging target.
Miller’s Late Charge Ends in Agony
Chasing 211 for victory, Delhi Capitals ended at 209 for 8 in a contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. David Miller, who blasted an unbeaten 41 off 20 balls, nearly pulled off a remarkable heist but made a bold call not to take a single with two needed off the final two deliveries.
Prasidh Krishna then deceived him with a slower delivery, and a desperate run attempt ended with Kuldeep Yadav being run out by Jos Buttler behind the stumps, sealing Gujarat’s thrilling victory.
Delhi’s chase began brightly, with KL Rahul scoring 92 off 52 balls and Pathum Nissanka adding 41 off 24, putting on 76 for the opening wicket. However, the innings lost momentum as Rashid Khan struck crucial blows, taking 3 wickets for 17 runs, including two wickets in consecutive deliveries.
Miller, who had briefly retired hurt earlier in the innings, returned to ignite hope with a stunning late assault. His towering six into the third tier and a flurry of boundaries brought Delhi within touching distance of victory.
Dramatic Final Over Seals Memorable Win
With 13 runs needed off the final over, the equation came down to two off two balls. But Miller’s decision not to rotate strike proved decisive as Gujarat held their nerve to seal a memorable win. This victory allowed Gujarat Titans to bounce back from two consecutive defeats while handing Delhi Capitals their first loss after a strong start to the season.
The action now shifts from Delhi to Eden Gardens, where focus turns to the upcoming clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. Both sides find themselves in the bottom half of the table and will be desperate to secure a crucial win to revive their campaigns in IPL 2026.
