New Delhi: Shabman Gul Despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, he found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season in a last-ball thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. In a statement, the IPL confirmed the sanction, saying: “Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shibman Gill has been fined as his team sustained a slow over rate during TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Match No. 14 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.”The release added: “As this was his team’s first offense of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate offences, Gayle was fined Rs 12 lakh.”A sensational win, but after a penaltyThe penalty somewhat overshadowed what was otherwise a thrilling night for the Gujarat Titans. Defending 210, they held their nerve in a nail-biting finish as Delhi Capitals fell just short at 209/8.The turning point came when David Miller Two runs needed off two balls, denied a single off Prasad Krishna’s last ball. The gamble backfired as Krishna’s slower delivery deceived Miller on the final delivery.A desperate bid for a bye ended in chaos, with Kuldeep Yadav run out thanks to a direct hit by Jos Buttler, who secured a dramatic one-run win for GT.Gill’s tactical call paid off.Gill admitted that Miller’s decision gave his team new hope in a game that looked like it was going away. “Sure, all three games we played went to the last over but were delighted to get over the line. “When Miller didn’t take one, I thought we had a chance to win,” he said after the match.The GT skipper also revealed the thinking behind the final delivery. “We decided whether to go for a yorker or a silver but looking at the wicket, it will be difficult to hit a yorker.”Gill believed that the total level was somewhat equal. He added that 210 was equal to 10-15 runs on that wicket and if we bowl well, we can win it.
