In a dramatic flip of occasions, Gujarat Titans (GT) confronted a staggering defeat in opposition to Delhi Capitals within the newest IPL showdown, marking their lowest-ever whole within the league’s historical past. Struggling to search out their footing, GT managed a meager 89 runs earlier than being dismissed by the relentless bowling assault of DC. The brilliance of DC’s bowlers, coupled with impactful performances from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, and Shai Hope, propelled their aspect to a commanding six-wicket victory on the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.
GT’s woes had been evident as they set their lowest IPL whole, a paltry 89 runs, through the thirty second match of the seventeenth version. This dismal efficiency provides to their earlier low scores, together with 125/6 in opposition to DC in 2023, 130 in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2024, and 135/6, additionally in opposition to LSG.
Leading the unlucky record of groups dismissed for low totals, final yr’s finalists discovered themselves struggling to make an influence, in the end falling brief with simply 89 runs on the board.
DC’s choice to subject first after profitable the toss proved strategic as their bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar (3/14), Ishant Sharma (2/8), and Tristan Stubbs (2/11), unleashed fiery spells to dismantle GT’s lineup.
Despite a valiant effort from Rashid Khan, who top-scored with 31 runs, GT faltered with solely three batters managing to achieve double figures, succumbing to DC’s relentless assault in 17.3 overs.
In the chase, Jake Fraser-McGurk offered an explosive begin for DC with 20 runs off 10 balls, however the staff confronted some hiccups alongside the best way. Nevertheless, skipper Rishabh Pant (16*) and Sumit Kumar (9*) steadied the ship, guiding DC to victory with six wickets in hand and eight.5 overs to spare.
Pant’s distinctive efficiency behind the stumps earned him the distinguished ‘Player of the Match’ award, sealing DC’s triumph in type.
With three wins and 4 losses, totaling six factors, DC presently occupies the sixth spot within the factors desk, whereas GT finds themselves in seventh place with an similar report.
IPL 2024 Points Table
As a results of the win, DC have now jumped to the sixth spot within the IPL 2024 factors desk. They now have 3 wins from 7 matches with a NRR off -0.074. DC nonetheless have 7 video games to go on this season and so they can qualify for the playoffs in the event that they win not less than 5 out of them. After this loss, GT too have 3 wins from 7 video games. RCB proceed to be positioned proper on the backside of the desk with simply 1 win from 7 video games. RR are on the prime with 6 wins from 7 and simply 1 loss. Next are KKR with 4 wns from 6 video games. CSK too have identical variety of wins from 6 video games however KKR have barely higher NRR.
