New Delhi: Shubman Gill didn’t hold back after Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals by one run in a nail-biting Indian Premier League 2026 clash, saying David Miller’s refusal to take a single gave GT belief they could still win.
“We felt we had a chance” – Gill
Reacting to the dramatic penultimate delivery, Gill admitted:
- Miller turning down the single shifted momentum
- GT sensed an opening in a near-lost game
- Belief returned instantly in the fielding side
“When Miller didn’t take a single, I thought we had a chance to win,” Gill said after the match.
The turning point
The match flipped in just two balls:
- DC needed 2 runs off 2 balls
- Miller declined a single, keeping strike
- Prasidh Krishna bowled a clever slower delivery
- On the final ball, Jos Buttler effected a direct-hit run-out of Kuldeep Yadav
DC fell short at 209/8, handing GT a dramatic win.
GT’s smart final-over planning
Gill also revealed the tactical thinking behind the last ball:
- Debate between yorker vs slower delivery
- Pitch conditions favoured slower balls
- Execution under pressure proved decisive
The plan worked perfectly as Miller failed to connect.
“210 was above par”
Gill believed GT had a defendable total:
- 210/4 was 10–15 runs above par on the Kotla surface
- Bowlers were backed to deliver under pressure
- Key spells ensured the game went down to the wire
Rahul and Miller’s efforts in vain
Despite strong performances:
- KL Rahul – 92 runs
- Miller – 41 off 20 balls*
DC couldn’t cross the finish line after the late twist.
Conclusion
Shubman Gill’s candid reaction highlighted how one decision can change the course of a match. David Miller’s refusal to take a single — a split-second call — turned into the defining moment, allowing Gujarat Titans to script one of IPL 2026’s most dramatic victories.