Gujarat Titans Win by 1 Run vs DC, Gill Fined for Overrate

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill led his team to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in Match 14 of the Indian Premier League on April 8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, but faced a penalty afterward for a slow overrate violation.

Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted 210 for four in 20 overs, powered by half-centuries from Gill, Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar. Gill, returning after missing the previous match due to a muscle spasm, scored 70 off 45 balls with four fours and five sixes, anchoring partnerships of 60 runs with Buttler and 104 with Sundar. Buttler blazed 52 off 27 balls, including five sixes, while Sundar contributed 55 off 32 deliveries with six boundaries and two maximums. Delhi Capitals' Lungi Ngidi was the standout bowler with figures of one for 24 in four overs, using slower balls effectively in the death overs.

In reply, Delhi Capitals appeared on course after an opening stand of 76 runs in 8.1 overs between KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka. Rahul top-scored with 92 off 52 balls, falling eight runs short of his IPL century, while Nissanka made 41 off 24. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan shifted momentum with three wickets for 17 runs, including...