GT vs DC – Delhi Capitals Skittle Gujarat Titans For 89 in Lopsided Win
The Delhi Capitals produced a clinical all-round performance to dismantle the Gujarat Titans, bundling them out for a paltry 89 in their IPL 2024 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Opting to bowl first, the Capitals’ pacers Ishant Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed made early inroads before the spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs ran through the Titans’ batting lineup.
The home team got off to a poor start as Shubman Gill fell cheaply for 8, caught by Prithvi Shaw off Ishant. Wriddhiman Saha’s struggles continued as he dragged one onto his stumps for 2. Sai Sudharsan (12) and David Miller (2) also departed quickly as the Titans slumped to 30/4 in the powerplay.
Stubbs then struck two vital blows, having Abhinav Manohar stumped for 8 and the dangerous Sai Sudharsan run out for a diamond duck courtesy a direct hit from Sumit Kumar.
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Skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia tried to resurrect the innings with a 23-run stand before Tewatia fell lbw to Axar Patel for 10. Rashid Khan struck a few lusty blows in his 31 but it was too little too late as the last six wickets fell for just 24 runs.
For Delhi, Ishant, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel and Stubbs picked up two wickets each as the Titans folded for their lowest IPL total of 89.
In reply, the Capitals hardly faced any trouble, with Shai Hope smashing 47 off just 24 balls to take them home inside 9 overs and inflict a massive 9-wicket defeat on the Titans.
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The resounding win will be a big boost for the Capitals, while the Titans will need to quickly regroup from this heavy loss. Delhi’s disciplined bowling and clinical batting made the difference on the day.
GT vs DC IPL Live – Best Batting Performances
- Shai Hope (DC) – 47 runs off 24 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) Hope provided a blistering start to Delhi’s chase, smashing the Gujarat bowlers around the park with his aggressive stroke-play. His whirlwind knock ensured DC romped home in just 8.5 overs.
- Rashid Khan (GT) – 31 runs off 24 balls (2 fours, 1 six)
The Afghan all-rounder was the only batsman who showed some fight for Gujarat. He struck a few lusty blows towards the end to take GT past 80 before being the last man out. - Abishek Porel (DC) – 15 runs off 7 balls (2 fours, 1 six) Porel provided some entertainment at the start of the Gujarat innings by smashing a few boundaries before getting bowled by Sandeep Warrier.
GT vs DC IPL Live – Best Bowling Performances
- Ishant Sharma (DC) – 2/8 in 2 overs The veteran pacer gave Delhi an ideal start by removing openers Gill and Saha cheaply to put Gujarat on the backfoot.
- Tristan Stubbs (DC) – 2/11 in 1 over
Stubbs’ part-time off-spin accounted for the crucial wickets of Manohar and Sudharsan as Gujarat’s innings went into freefall. - Mukesh Kumar (DC) – 2/13 in 2 overs The young pacer chipped in with two key wickets, getting rid of Saha and tailender Noor Ahmad to hasten Gujarat’s collapse.
