In the IPL 2024 clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC), DC won the toss and elected to bowl first. GT struggled in the powerplay as pacers Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, and Ishant Sharma dismantled their top order, reducing them to a dismal 30-4. Despite Rashid Khan’s resilient 31-run innings, GT managed to post their lowest-ever IPL total of 89 runs in 17.3 overs.
In the run-chase, DC’s replacement opener, Jake Fraser-McGurk, stepped up with a quickfire 20 off 10 balls, setting the tone for their pursuit. Skipper Rishabh Pant anchored the innings with an unbeaten 19 off 10 balls as DC comfortably chased down the target in just 8.5 overs, securing a six-wicket victory.
Pacer Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball for DC, claiming three crucial wickets. Meanwhile, GT’s power-hitter David Miller returned to the XI after missing three games.
Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten knock earned him the Player of the Match award as DC climbed to the sixth spot in the IPL 2024 standings after the win. Both teams find themselves in challenging positions halfway through the season, with GT languishing in seventh place with three wins in seven matches.