Delhi Capitals secured a dominant six-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans in the IPL match on Wednesday, thanks to excellent performances from skipper Rishabh Pant and their bowlers.
Gujarat Titans struggled with the bat, posting their lowest IPL total of 89 runs. Medium-pace bowler Mukesh Kumar was outstanding, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs to dismantle Gujarat’s batting lineup in 17.3 overs.
Delhi Capitals chased down the target in just 8.5 overs in Ahmedabad, despite missing injured player David Warner. This win helped Delhi Capitals climb three places to sixth in the 10-team IPL table.
Rishabh Pant, who recently returned to IPL action after surviving a car crash, remained unbeaten on 16 runs, while Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk contributed a quickfire 20 runs.
Pant’s performance in this IPL season has been impressive, scoring 210 runs with two half-centuries, enhancing his chances for selection in the T20 World Cup in June.
The match started with India fast bowler Ishant Sharma dismissing Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill for just eight runs in the second over. Gujarat struggled to build partnerships as Delhi’s bowlers maintained pressure.
Delhi’s fielding was exceptional, highlighted by Sumit Kumar’s direct throw to run out Sai Sudarshan for 12 runs. Pant showcased his skills behind the stumps, taking a diving catch to dismiss David Miller and effecting two stumpings off Tristan Stubbs’ bowling.
Despite a gritty 31 off 24 balls from Rashid Khan, Gujarat Titans could only manage to reach 89 runs. This total is the lowest of the season, contrasting with some high-scoring matches in the tournament.
Overall, it was a comprehensive victory for Delhi Capitals, displaying their strength in both bowling and batting departments.