Rashid Khan Strikes: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Match Turns Intense

Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans: A Thrilling IPL 2026 Match

The Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (DC vs GT) IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a thrilling encounter, with spinners playing a crucial role in the game. When Jos Buttler was smashing the balls for the Gujarat Titans, it was the spinner Kuldeep Yadav who took his wicket.

In the second innings, during the run chase, when the momentum was with the Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan took two crucial wickets in an over, in back-to-back deliveries. In the 10th over of the second innings, the Afghanistan star clinched the wickets of Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi in two balls.

Rashid Khan’s Double Strike

The wicket of Sameer Rizvi was huge for the Titans as the emerging batter was in stunning form for his team in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026. Watch the dismissal of Sameer Rizvi here: Rashid Khan strikes

With KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka on top of the batting line-up, the Delhi Capitals got the exact start they were looking for. While the Sri Lankan opener scored 41 off 24, the Indian versatile batter, KL Rahul, missed his IPL century by only 8 runs. Rahul was dismissed for 92 off 52 balls. His brilliant innings depict his batting class and skills, which carried the hope of the entire team.

Turning Point of the Match

Despite the strong start, the question remains, can DC be able to win the match over the Gujarat Titans, away side for tonight’s contest? The doubts rose as soon as the bowling line-up of GT bounced back from nowhere. The double strikes by the Afghanistan superstar, Rashid Khan, who dismissed Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi in no time, can be the turning moment for the contest.

Along with Rana and Rizvi, DC captain Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, and, by the time this article was written, they all were dismissed for a single-digit run each. For the opening wicket, the Delhi Capitals secured 76 runs at a quick pace. From there, it was the GT bowlers who made the match more challenging for the Capitals. Rashid Khan was the player of the match.

David Miller’s Heroic Effort

As it stands, experienced South African batter David Miller is the only hope for the Delhi Capitals in the run chase. Miller, too, had to walk off the pitch because of an injury, which he received while batting.

After getting some medical support off the field, the batter, who single-handedly won many battles for the South Africa National Cricket Team and multiple franchises across the planet, walked back into the ground again to keep the hope alive for Delhi. Miller scored 23 runs off the 19th over of Mohammed Siraj; however, they could not take DC over the line as they lost by one run.

Key Takeaways from the Match

• Rashid Khan’s double strike turned the match in favor of the Gujarat Titans.
• KL Rahul’s 92 off 52 balls was a highlight of the match.
• David Miller’s heroic effort was not enough to take the Delhi Capitals over the line.
• The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving their all.

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Pritam Santra is a writer at CricketAddictor.