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New Delhi: Delhi Capitals face Gujarat Titans in Match 14 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Led by Axar Patel, DC have started strong with two convincing wins and look to continue their momentum. Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, are under pressure after back-to-back losses but hold a slight edge in head-to-head encounters.
The pitch at Kotla is expected to favour batters, promising a high-scoring game. Weather conditions are likely to remain clear, ensuring a full match. With both teams having strong line-ups, the contest could hinge on key moments and individual brilliance.
What an absolute thriller to conclude Match 14 of IPL 2026! In a game that swung like a pendulum, the Gujarat Titans held their nerve by the barest of margins. Prasidh Krishna, despite being taken for 52 runs in his spell, delivered when it mattered most to defend 13 in the final over against a rampaging David Miller.
GT: 210/4 (20)
DC: 209/8 (20)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 1 run.
Player of the Match: Rashid Khan (3/17)
Bowler: Prasidh Krishna (GT)Target: 13 runs | Defended: 11 runs
19.1: Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, FOUR! Pressure? What pressure? Miller starts with a boundary, slicing the gap and bringing the equation down to 9 off 5.
19.2: Prasidh Krishna to Vipraj Nigam, OUT! Huge wicket! Prasidh goes short and into the pitch. Nigam tries to flat-bat it over mid-off but miscues it. Shubman Gill backtracks and keeps his cool to take the catch. Miller is stuck at the non-striker's end!
19.3: Prasidh Krishna to Kuldeep Yadav, 1 run. Experience from Kuldeep! He calmly steers a short-of-length delivery to third man to get Miller back on strike. 8 needed off 3.
19.4: Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, SIX! OUT OF THE PARK! Miller finds the slot and deposits it into the parking lot over long-off. The Kotla is erupting! 2 needed off 2.
19.5: Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, no run. Miller refuses the single! He pulls it to deep square leg and sends Kuldeep back. He wants to finish it with a boundary. 2 needed off 1 ball.
19.6: Prasidh Krishna to David Miller, OUT (Run Out)! Drama to the last ball! Miller hits it hard, they attempt the desperate second run to tie the game, but the throw is pinpoint. Kuldeep Yadav is run out by Jos Buttler. GT win by 1 run!
The tension at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is palpable! With the captain KL Rahul back in the pavilion, the burden of this massive 211-run chase has fallen entirely on the shoulders of David Miller. Kagiso Rabada delivered a high-quality final over, mixing his pace beautifully to ensure the Capitals couldn't find the big over they so desperately required.
DC: 175/6
Required Run Rate: 18.00
Current Batters:
David Miller: 18* (13) — Delhi’s last hope.
Vipraj Nigam: 3* (3)
Target: 211
Equation: 36 runs needed from 12 balls.
The captain is leading from the front! Despite a mounting required rate, KL Rahul has shifted gears, taking advantage of a chaotic over from Ashok Sharma. With luck favoring the home side through overthrows and some clever hitting, the Delhi Capitals have kept the game alive.
DC: 158/4
Required Run Rate: 13.25
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 87* (47) — A masterclass in anchoring a 200+ chase.
Tristan Stubbs: 6* (5)
Target: 211
The equation is becoming daunting for the Delhi Capitals. Despite a boundary to start the over, Kagiso Rabada's mastery of pace and length ensured that only 8 runs came from the 15th over. With Tristan Stubbs struggling to find his timing and KL Rahul being forced to take risks, the required rate has climbed to 13.80.
DC: 142/4
Required Run Rate: 13.80
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 77* (43) — The captain is holding the fort.
Tristan Stubbs: 1* (3)
The drama is peaking at the Kotla! Despite an injury scare to David Miller's finger, the Delhi Capitals have managed to keep the momentum alive. Prasidh Krishna’s return to the attack proved expensive once again as KL Rahul and Miller combined to take 12 runs off the over, keeping the home side within striking distance of the target.
DC: 130/3
Required Run Rate: 11.57
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 69* (37) — Striking at 186.49
David Miller: 12* (10) — Battling a finger injury.
The Gujarat Titans have successfully turned the screw after the halfway mark. Despite a massive 23-run over earlier in the Powerplay, Ashok Sharma returned with a much-improved second over, using his variations to keep the set KL Rahul and new man David Miller quiet. Delhi now needs a steep 93 runs from the final 48 balls.
DC: 118/3
Required Run Rate: 11.63
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 64* (35) — Striking at 182.86
David Miller: 5* (6)
The battle of the all-rounders is on! After his heroics with the bat, Washington Sundar was brought into the attack to navigate the post-Rashid transition. While he managed to survive an LBW scare against David Miller, KL Rahul continues to look imperious, ensuring the required rate doesn't spiral out of control.
DC: 112/3
Required Run Rate: 11.00
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 61* (32) — Three sixes and five fours so far.
David Miller: 3* (3) — Facing his former side.
Target: 211
Unbelievable scenes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium! Just as KL Rahul seemed to have snatched the momentum, Rashid Khan has reminded everyone why he is the gold standard of T20 bowling. In a sensational final two deliveries of the over, he removed Nitish Rana and the dangerous Impact Sub Sameer Rizvi to leave the Capitals reeling.
DC: 101/3
Required Run Rate: 11.00
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 53* (29) — The lone warrior at the crease.
Sameer Rizvi: 0 (1) — Out for a golden duck.
Last Wickets: * Nitish Rana c Sai Sudharsan b Rashid 5 (6)
Sameer Rizvi b Rashid 0 (1)
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is rocking! Just as the Gujarat Titans thought they had clawed back into the game with a crucial breakthrough, KL Rahul decided to take matters into his own hands. In a breathtaking display of power and precision, the Delhi captain dismantled Prasidh Krishna, plundering 21 runs from the over to reach his half-century in style.
DC: 97/1
Required Run Rate: 10.36
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 53* (29) — Reaches his 50 with a boundary!
Nitish Rana: 1* (1)
Last Wicket: Pathum Nissanka c Tewatia b Prasidh 41 (24)
The battle of wits between Rashid Khan and the Delhi openers continues! After the Powerplay carnage, Rashid has managed to put the lid on the scoring, conceding just 5 runs in a masterclass of defensive leg-spin. While the Capitals haven't lost a wicket, the required rate is beginning to creep up once again.
DC: 76/0
Required Run Rate: 11.25
Current Batters:
Pathum Nissanka: 41* (23)
KL Rahul: 33* (25)
Target: 211
The introduction of Rashid Khan has immediately changed the complexion of the Powerplay. After a flurry of boundaries against the pacers, the Delhi Capitals found it difficult to get the Afghan maestro away, managing just 4 runs in his opening over.
DC: 40/0
Required Run Rate: 11.40
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 21* (18)
Pathum Nissanka: 17* (12)
Target: 211
The Delhi Capitals are gradually finding their rhythm in this massive chase. While Kagiso Rabada cranked up the pace to nearly 149 kph, a couple of missed lengths allowed KL Rahul to showcase his class with a effortless maximum, keeping the required rate within touching distance.
DC: 36/0
Required Run Rate: 10.94
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 19* (15) — Striking at 126.67
Pathum Nissanka: 15* (9)
Target: 211
The Delhi Capitals are maintaining a steady pace in their pursuit of 211. While Mohammed Siraj started the over with a series of dot balls that tested KL Rahul’s patience, a loose delivery wide of off-stump allowed the DC captain to find the fence and keep the scoreboard moving.
DC: 27/0
Required Run Rate: 10.82
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 12* (11)
Pathum Nissanka: 13* (7)
Target: 211
After the fireworks from Pathum Nissanka in the opening over, Kagiso Rabada has stepped up to restore some order for the Gujarat Titans. While KL Rahul managed to find the fence once, Rabada’s extra bounce and tight lines kept the batters guessing, bringing the required rate back over 10.50.
DC: 20/0
Required Run Rate: 10.61
Current Batters:
KL Rahul: 6* (5)
Pathum Nissanka: 13* (7)
Target: 211
The first innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has concluded, and it's a massive total for the Gujarat Titans! After a slight wobble in the 18th over, GT plundered 25 runs in the final two overs to set the Delhi Capitals a daunting target of 211 runs.
GT: 210/4
Run Rate: 10.50
Target for DC: 211
Top Batters:
Shubman Gill: 70 (45)
Washington Sundar: 55 (32)
Jos Buttler: 52 (27)
The "Lull" is over! After a tight 18th over from Ngidi, Washington Sundar has stepped on the gas, taking apart T Natarajan to reach a massive personal milestone. With one over to go, the Gujarat Titans are on the verge of a huge total.
GT: 198/3
Run Rate: 10.42
Current Batters:
Washington Sundar: 55* (31) — Maiden IPL Fifty!
Glenn Phillips: 3* (5)
The Gujarat Titans have finished their innings with a formidable 210 on the board, thanks to a trio of half-centuries and a late flourish from Glenn Phillips. While Lungi Ngidi’s brilliant 18th over (just 3 runs and the wicket of Shubman Gill) threatened to stall the momentum, Washington Sundar and Phillips ensured the Titans crossed the 200-mark with ease.
GT: 210/4 (20 Overs)
Run Rate: 10.50
Target for DC: 211
Top Performers:
Shubman Gill: 70 (45) — The anchor and the aggressor.
Washington Sundar: 55 (32) — A career-defining IPL knock at No. 4.
Jos Buttler: 52 (27) — The Powerplay spark.
Shubman Gill has decided to take the game away in the death overs! The Titans' skipper targeted Delhi's premier spinner in his final over, smashing two massive sixes to propel Gujarat past the 180-mark. While Kuldeep Yadav managed to finish with a bit of brilliance, the damage was largely done.
GT: 182/2
Run Rate: 10.71
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 70* (43) — 13 runs off this over alone!
Washington Sundar: 43* (26)
A tactical over from T Natarajan has helped Delhi Capitals apply a slight brake on the scoring. The over was marked by a successful DRS referral by the Capitals, showing that every run is being fought for as we enter the death overs.
GT: 168/2
Run Rate: 10.50
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 57* (38) — Continuing his aggressive touch.
Washington Sundar: 42* (25) — Just 8 away from a well-deserved fifty.
The partnership between Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar has officially crossed the 80-run mark, and with it, the Gujarat Titans have moved into a position of absolute dominance. Despite Lungi Ngidi’s clever use of slower variations, the Titans are scoring at will as the death overs approach.
GT: 161/2
Run Rate: 10.73
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 51* (34) — A composed captain's half-century.
Washington Sundar: 41* (23) — The perfect foil at No. 4.
The Gujarat Titans have shifted into top gear at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite Axar Patel’s efforts to stall the momentum, Washington Sundar is putting on a clinic in middle-over batting, helping GT cross the 150-run mark with six overs still to play.
GT: 152/2
Run Rate: 10.86
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 45* (31) — Just one hit away from a captain's half-century.
Washington Sundar: 39* (20) — Striking at 195.00!
The Gujarat Titans are maintaining their aggressive posture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Even against Delhi's premier spinner, the Titans' skipper is refusing to let the run rate dip, ensuring GT stays on course for a massive total.
GT: 142/2
Run Rate: 10.92
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 43* (29) — Closing in on a captain's fifty.
Washington Sundar: 32* (16) — Striking at 200
The momentum has swung violently back in favor of the Gujarat Titans! What was supposed to be a tactical spin introduction has turned into a nightmare for the debutant Vipraj Nigam. Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill have absolutely dismantled the young spinner, putting on an exhibition of power-hitting.
GT: 133/2
Run Rate: 11.24
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 36* (25) — Just joined the party with a massive six.
Washington Sundar: 30* (13) — Striking at a massive 230.77!
Delhi Capitals are finding it hard to create pressure as Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill continue to pick their spots. Despite T Natarajan’s best efforts with his variations, a loose delivery in the eleventh over allowed the Titans to keep the scoreboard ticking at a healthy rate.
GT: 110/2
Run Rate: 10.00
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 29* (23) — Leading from the front.
Washington Sundar: 15* (9) — Showing great versatility at No. 4.
We have reached the midpoint of the innings, and the Gujarat Titans have breached the triple-figure mark. Despite losing the explosive Jos Buttler, the Titans are maintaining a scoring rate of over 10 runs per over, keeping the Delhi Capitals under immense pressure.
GT: 101/2
Run Rate: 10.10
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 26* (20) — The captain is shifting gears.
Washington Sundar: 9* (6)
Delhi Capitals have managed to put a lid on the scoring following the explosive half-century from Jos Buttler. T Natarajan, known for his precision, has started beautifully, ensuring the Titans don't find the fence as they enter the middle-over grind.
GT: 90/2
Run Rate: 10.00
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 17* (16) — Rebuilding after the Powerplay fireworks.
Washington Sundar: 7* (4)
The magic of Kuldeep Yadav has finally provided Delhi Capitals with the breakthrough they were desperate for! Just as the Titans looked set to post a gargantuan total, the left-arm chinaman deceived the well-set Jos Buttler to bring the Kotla crowd to its feet.
GT: 85/2
Run Rate: 10.63
Current Batters:
Shubman Gill: 14* (12)
Washington Sundar: 5* (2) — Started with a cracking boundary.
Last Wicket: Jos Buttler b Kuldeep Yadav 52 (27)
The seventh over belonged to Jos Buttler, who reached a significant personal milestone while keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace. Despite Axar Patel’s attempt to tighten things up with spin, the Gujarat Titans are firmly in the driver’s seat.
GT: 77/1
Run Rate: 11.00
Current Batters:
Jos Buttler: 51* (25) — Second fastest 50 of the season.
Shubman Gill: 12* (10) — Latching onto the momentum.
The Powerplay has come to a close at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and it’s been a tale of two halves. While Delhi Capitals managed an early breakthrough, the middle section was a total "Buttler Storm." However, Lungi Ngidi managed to apply the brakes in the final over of the restrictions.
GT: 68/1
Run Rate: 11.33
Current Batters:
Jos Buttler: 47* (22) — Approaching a blistering fifty.
Shubman Gill: 7* (7) — Playing the secondary role.
The Powerplay has reached fever pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium! After a steady start, Jos Buttler has decided to go into "Beast Mode," dismantling Mukesh Kumar in a brutal display of power hitting that has catapulted the Titans to a massive score before the fielding restrictions even end.
GT: 63/1
Run Rate: 12.60
Current Batters:
Jos Buttler: 42* (16) — 5 sixes and 3 fours!
Shubman Gill: 7* (7)
The introduction of spin hasn't slowed down the Titans. In fact, Jos Buttler has taken it as an invitation to go aerial. Despite Axar Patel bringing himself into the attack to control the flow, the over turned into a nightmare for the DC skipper.
GT: 40/1
Run Rate: 10.00
Current Batters:
Jos Buttler: 19* (10) — Two sixes and a four already!
Shubman Gill: 7* (7)
Last Wicket: Sai Sudharsan b Mukesh Kumar 12 (7)
The third over was a pure roller coaster! Mukesh Kumar provided the breakthrough Delhi desperately needed, but the arrival of Jos Buttler ensured that Gujarat didn't lose their momentum. There’s also a slight injury concern for the DC skipper, KL Rahul.
GT: 27/1
Run Rate: 9.00
Current Batters:
Jos Buttler: 7* (5) — Started with a bang!
Shubman Gill: 6* (6)
Last Wicket: Sai Sudharsan b Mukesh Kumar 12 (7)
The Gujarat Titans are building a solid foundation at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite the early talk of moisture, the openers are finding it comfortable to lean into their shots, ensuring the run rate stays healthy as the Powerplay progresses.
GT: 18/0
Run Rate: 9.00
Current Batters:
Sai Sudharsan: 12* (6) — Already has two boundaries to his name.
Shubman Gill: 6* (6) — Playing the anchor role effectively.
The action has officially begun at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite the talk of moisture helping the bowlers, the Gujarat Titans openers have started with high intent, finding the boundary early and silencing the Delhi crowd.
GT: 11/0
Run Rate: 11.00
Current Batters:
Sai Sudharsan: 6* (3) — Smooth start with a boundary.
Shubman Gill: 5* (3) — Looking sharp on his return.
Delhi Capitals: Axar is sticking with the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mantra. Coming off two successful chases, DC is fielding the Same XI. They'll look to Kuldeep Yadav and Axar himself to squeeze GT in the middle overs.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill returns to the top of the order, confirming his neck is feeling much better. The only change for GT is Kumar Kushagra (KK) sitting out to make room for Gill’s return.
Delhi Capitals have won the toss and Axar Patel has elected to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Weather Watch: Good news for the fans—while there was a 23% chance of rain earlier, the threat is evaporating. We are looking at clear skies from 7:00 PM IST onwards with temperatures cooling down to a comfortable 18-19°C.
Pitch Conditions: The Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a batter's paradise since the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, keep an eye on the early overs; the pitch has been under covers due to recent rain, which might give the pacers some extra zip initially.
Historical Edge: Historically, Gujarat holds a slight lead with 4 wins to DC’s 3.
The Table: Delhi enters this match with momentum, being unbeaten so far. Gujarat, conversely, is still searching for their first points of the 2026 season.
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar | Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada/Jason Holder, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna |
