New Delhi: Jos Buttler produced a moment of brilliance on the final ball as Gujarat Titans clinched a thrilling one-run win over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026.
The final-ball drama
With 2 runs needed off the last ball, the match came down to nerves:
- David Miller missed Prasidh Krishna’s delivery
- Kuldeep Yadav attempted a desperate single
- Buttler nailed a direct hit from behind the stumps
Kuldeep was run out, sealing a dramatic GT victory and leaving DC just short at 209/8.
Miller’s gamble that backfired
The turning point came a ball earlier:
- DC needed 2 off 2 balls
- Miller refused a single, backing himself to finish the chase
- Prasidh responded with a clutch delivery
- The decision ultimately proved costly
Despite a sensational 41 off 20 balls*, Miller couldn’t take DC home.
Rahul’s heroics go in vain
Earlier, KL Rahul kept DC in the hunt with a superb innings:
- 92 off 52 balls
- 11 fours and 4 sixes
- Anchored the chase brilliantly
But lack of support from the middle order proved decisive.
GT hold their nerve
- Rashid Khan starred with the ball
- Prasidh Krishna delivered under pressure in the final over
- Buttler’s fielding sealed the win
The victory marked GT’s first win of IPL 2026, and one of the most dramatic finishes of the season.
Conclusion
In a match that swung until the very last ball, Gujarat Titans held their composure to snatch victory from Delhi Capitals. Buttler’s pinpoint throw will be remembered as the defining moment in a game full of twists, heartbreak, and high drama.