Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals Highlights: Aman Khan’s maiden T20 fifty was beautifully complemented by the pacers as Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a tense five-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL here on Tuesday.
Bowling impeccable lengths, Mohammed Shami (4/11 in four overs) was lethal with the new ball as he knocked the wind out of the Capitals’ top order, as Gujarat Titans restricted DC to 130 for eight after being asked to bowl. Aman (51 off 44) waged a lone battle, putting some much-need runs on the board. He added 50 off 54 balls with Axar Patel (27) and 53 off 27 balls with Ripal Patel (23).
In reply, Hardik Pandya’s (59 off 53) sedate fifty and Rahul Tewatia’s (20) hattrick of sixes were not enough as Delhi bowlers held their nerves to stop the defending champions at 125 for 6.
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Indian Premier League, 2023
Gujarat Titans
125/6 (20.0)
Delhi Capitals
130/8 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 44 )
Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Titans by 5 runs
David Warner and Co win the match by 5 runs by beating table topper Gujarat Titans at homeground.
With three back-to-back Maximums, Rahul Tewatia brings Gujarat Titans back in the game. GT need 12 runs off last over.
Khaleel Ahmed broke the partnership between Hardik Pandya and Abhinav Manohar by dismissing the later as he match reaches final overs. Rahul Tewatia comes in to play. GT need 33 runs in 12 balls.
As four more overs of the game are left to be played, Hardik Pandya has completed his half-century off 44 balls. A 50-run partnership between him and Abhinav has also come up providing much support to the team. Kuldeep Yadav bowls the first death over as GT now need 37 runs off 18 balls.
After four early wickets, a total of 50 has finally come up for Gujarat Titans. Hardik and Abhinav are on the crease as GT need 76 runs off 54 balls.
Kuldeep Yadav brings in big wicket for Delhi by dismissing David Miller for duck. Gujarat suffers early losses in the chase. GT 35/4 (8)
Ishant Sharma dismisses Vijay Shankar for 6 as Gujarat lose 3rd wicket within powerplay. GT 26/3 (5)
The over begins and Nortje strikes by taking out Shubman Gill. Gujarat has lost two wickets early on in the chase. GT 21/2 (4)
Skipper Hardik Pandya comes in and takes Khaleel Ahmad with storm by hitting three boundaries. GT 18/1 (3)
Wriddhiman Saha walks back to pavilion as Khaleel bags his wicket in the last delivery of the first over. Skipper Hardik Pandya comes in to play. GT 0/1 (1)
Mohit Sharma bags 100th IPL wicket on the fifth delivery of last over in the form of Mohit Sharma. Delhi Capitals post a target of 131 runs.
Rashid Khan bags his first wicket of the match by taking down Aman Khan shortly after scoring the half-century. DC 127/7 (19)
In what looks like a tough game for Delhi, Aman Khan shines with his half-century. He has taken the team's score further towards a decent total of 119/6 (18)
Delhi Capitals' batting woes continue as Axar Patel walks back to pavilion for 27. DC struggle to reach 100 runs total as the team reach 78/6 (15)
Delhi Capitals are struggling to keep the scoreboard running as the match reaches halfway. DC 54/5 (10)
Delhi really need to gear up if they want to have a fighting chance against Gujarat Titans.
Current Score: 22/3
Mohammed Shami is on a roll! The man dismissed Rilee Rossow early on in the game. Delhi really needs to pull it up together.
In a massive and early loss, Delhi is already down two of its players. Warner and Salt, both have shockingly departed!
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little
Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Philip Salt, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, Priyam Garg, Axar Patel, Ripal Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma
David Warner has won the toss and opted to bat first vs Gujarat Titans.
The Narendra Modi Stadium provides a pitch that favours fast-bowlers. The surface that offers a good bounce has been exploited in earlier matches by the quick bowlers. Those who can hit the deck hard are likely to take advantage of this pitch and pick up more wickets.
Delhi Capitals: David Warner (C), 2 Phil Salt (WK), Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Abhishek Porel, Priyam Garg, Axar Patel, Ripal Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Hardik Pandya (C), Abhinav Manohar, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Josh Little, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmed
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals from Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The match is witnessing two extremes on the IPL points table with Gujarat Titans currently on the top with 12 points and Delhi Capitals at the bottom with four points. The match will start at 7.30 pm IST and the toss will take place at 7 pm IST.