In a high-octane IPL 2024 encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) narrowly defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 4 runs in Match 40 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on April 24, 2024. DC set a formidable target of 225 runs, finishing at 224/4 in 20 overs. GT responded valiantly but fell short, ending at 220/8.

Key Performances:

• Rishabh Pant: Anchored the innings with an unbeaten 88 off 43 balls, featuring 8 sixes and 5 fours. His explosive batting earned him the Player of the Match award.
• Axar Patel: Contributed a solid 66 off 43 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes, stabilizing the middle order.
• Tristan Stubbs: Provided a late surge with a quick-fire 26* off 7 balls, comprising 3 fours and 2 sixes.
• Sai Sudharsan: Top-scored for GT with a composed 65 off 39 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.
• David Miller: Played a blistering knock of 55 off 23 balls, featuring 6 fours and 3 sixes, keeping GT in the hunt.
• Rashid Khan: Added a quick 21* off 11 balls, but his efforts couldn’t secure the win for GT.

Full Scorecard:

Delhi Capitals Innings:

• Rishabh Pant: 88* (43)
• Axar Patel: 66 (43)
• Tristan Stubbs: 26* (7)
• Jake Fraser-McGurk: 23 (14)
• Prithvi Shaw: 11 (7)

Gujarat Titans Bowling:

• Sandeep Warrier: 3/15 (4 overs)
• Noor Ahmad: 1/40 (4 overs)

Gujarat Titans Innings:

• Sai Sudharsan: 65 (39)
• David Miller: 55 (23)
• Wriddhiman Saha: 39 (25)
• Rashid Khan: 21* (11)

Delhi Capitals Bowling:

• Rasikh Salam: 3/44 (4 overs)
• Kuldeep Yadav: 2/29 (4 overs)
• Axar Patel: 1/35 (4 overs)
• Mukesh Kumar: 1/42 (4 overs)
• Anrich Nortje: 1/47 (4 overs)

Match Highlights:

Match Summary:

Delhi Capitals’ commanding total was built around Pant and Patel’s stellar performances. Despite a spirited chase by Gujarat Titans, led by Sudharsan and Miller, the Capitals held their nerve, with Mukesh Kumar successfully defending 19 runs in the final over to secure a thrilling victory.