The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 featured a high-stakes clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans (DC vs GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match promised excitement, and it certainly delivered!
Let check out DC vs GT head to head in the IPL.
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
4 matches played between the DC vs GT at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi Capitals has won 2 matches while Gujarat Titans has won 2 matches.
Toss Moment
The Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field first. Their decision set the stage for an intense battle between bat and ball.
“Opting to bowl first; we’ve been chasing well lately. This being my 100th IPL match is a milestone, but my focus is on winning tonight, which would put us in a better position.
Shubman Gill, GT Skipper
Cricket has its ups and downs, but it’s crucial to stay mentally strong and focus on the present game, regardless of past results.”
“Losing the toss isn’t a bad thing; we were planning to bat first anyway. We’re keeping it simple today, focusing on consistency throughout the game.
Rishabh Pant, DC Skipper
The pitch seems slower this time, and we’re hoping dew doesn’t become a factor like last time. Two changes: Shai Hope replaces David, and Sumit Kumar comes in for Lalit.”
First Innings Performance
Delhi Capitals Batting
Rishabh Pant led the charge for the Delhi Capitals, smashing an unbeaten 88 runs off 43 balls. His innings included five boundaries and an impressive eight sixes.
Axar Patel provided crucial support, contributing 66 runs off 43 balls with five boundaries and four sixes.
Tristan Stubbs played a quick cameo, scoring 26 not out off 7 balls with three fours and two sixes. Jake Fraser-McGurk chipped in with 23 runs off 14 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes.
Gujarat Titans Bowling
Sandeep Warrier was the standout bowler for the Gujarat Titans, claiming 3 wickets for 15 runs in 3 overs.
Warrier dismissed Prithvi Shaw, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Shai Hope. Noor Ahmad took 1 wicket for 36 runs in 3 overs, accounting for the dangerous Axar Patel.
The Delhi Capitals posted a formidable total of 224 runs for 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The Gujarat Titans needed 225 runs to win.
Second Innings Performance
Gujarat Titans Batting
The Titans fought back valiantly in their chase:
Sai Sudharsan played a crucial knock, scoring 65 runs off 39 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes.
David Miller contributed 55 runs off 23 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Wriddhiman Saha added 39 runs off 25 balls with five fours and one six.
Rashid Khan played a late cameo, remaining unbeaten on 21 runs off 11 balls with three fours and one six.
Delhi Capitals Bowling
The Delhi Capitals’ bowlers defended their total:
Rasikh Salam was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 44 runs in 4 overs. He dismissed Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, and Sai Kishore.
Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs, removing Wriddhiman Saha and Rahul Tewatia. Axar Patel contributed with 1 wicket for 28 runs in 3 overs, dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai.
Mukesh Kumar took 1 wicket for 41 runs in 4 overs, accounting for the dangerous David Miller. Anrich Nortje got the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill.
In a nail-biting finish, the Gujarat Titans fell just short of the target, scoring 220 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. The Delhi Capitals clinched victory by a narrow margin of 4 runs.
DC vs GT: Man of the Match
Rishabh Pant was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match for his explosive batting display.
“I think it is about instincts as a captain, it will come off sometimes and happy it worked today. Surely at 43/3, we wanted to just keep going and target their main spinners.
Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals
If we get something we will take it on and keep rotating the strike. Every day that I’m in the middle, I feel better. Every hour on the field matters, and I love being on the field. I think the first six in the match gives me confidence in a game. The more time I spend in the centre, the better I feel.”
The match between DC and GT will be remembered for its twists and turns, showcasing the thrilling nature of T20 cricket.
The Delhi Capitals held their nerve to secure a crucial win, while the Gujarat Titans fought gallantly but fell agonizingly short.
Cricket fans were treated to a memorable contest that had it all: big hits, wickets, and drama until the very end!