Gujarat Titans pulled off a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a match that went down to the final delivery, thanks to a nerve-wracking last over and a momentary hesitation. David Miller. Chasing 211, Delhi Capitals were agonizingly reduced to 209 for 8 after Miller denied Prasad Krishna a last-ball single, a move that ultimately handed the game to GT. Experienced Jose ButlerWho had taken off a glove, sent down a perfect direct hit, catching Kuldeep Yadav Shorter than the crease Shabman GulWho opened Gujarat’s innings with a half-century off 70 balls along with Jos Buttler’s explosive 52 runs. Washington Sundar55 in 32, the match felt hanging in the balance till the last ball. “Definitely, all the three games we’ve played, they’ve gone to the last over. But it was great to get over the line in this one,” Gill said, reflecting on a tense performance. On Miller’s denial of a single, Gill admitted that it changed the momentum in GT’s favour. “When Miller doesn’t get a run on the fifth ball, we have a chance to win,” he said. Discussing the choice of final delivery, Gayle praised Prasad Krishna’s choice of slower ball: “No, we were just debating whether to go for a yorker or to go for Silver. But given the way the wicket is going, it will be difficult to hit a good Silver for a boundary.” Gill also highlighted the importance of fielding and total post. “Every effort counts, apart from over-throws and boundaries, especially in a game like this where you win by one run,” he said. “210 on that wicket was 10-15 runs above par. It was not easy to hit big boundaries even in the death overs. We thought if we bowled well, we should win it.” For Gill, the victory was a mixture of relief and satisfaction. “Yeah, sure. Now I just have to sleep and see how I wake up tomorrow,” he added. Gujarat Titans’ courage under pressure and Gill’s calm leadership proved decisive in a thriller that will be remembered for Miller’s dramatic miss and the Titans’ nerve.
