Delhi Capitals (DC) cruised to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 32nd match of the IPL 2024 season.
In a one-sided encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) cruised to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 32nd match of the IPL 2024 season. DC won the toss and elected to bowl first. DC bowlers put on a clinical performance to restrict GT to their lowest-ever IPL total of 89, all out in just 8.5 overs. Mukesh Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for DC, finishing with figures of 3/14 in 2.3 overs.
Chasing a modest target, DC’s batters had little trouble reaching it, finishing the chase in just 53 balls with six wickets to spare. Fraser-McGurk top-scored for DC with 20 runs. Despite losing a few wickets, DC never looked in trouble as they comfortably crossed the finish line.
This is GT’s third loss in the last four games. The two-time finalists must move quickly to stay in the playoff race.
Player of the Match
Rishabh Pant was announced as the Player of the Match for his outstanding wicketkeeping. Pant took 2 catches and affected 2 stumpings, which turned the game on its head.
Top Run Scorer
In a low-scoring encounter, Rashid Khan emerged as the top run scorer in the GT vs DC clash. The Afghan all-rounder scored 31 runs in 24 deliveries at a strike rate of 129.
Top Wicket Taker
Mukesh Kumar was the pick of the bowlers in the GT vs DC clash. The Delhi Capitals’ spearhead took 3-14 in 2.3 overs.
Updated Points Table after GT vs DC Match
The win saw DC move to sixth place in the points table, ahead of GT on net run rate. This win significantly boosted the Delhi Capitals while taking a significant toll on the Titans. Out of nowhere, the Capitals are now knocking on the doors for making it to the playoffs with 2 solid wins.
Teams | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
RR | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | +0.677 |
KKR | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +1.399 |
CSK | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +0.726 |
SRH | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +0.502 |
LSG | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.038 |
DC | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.074 |
GT | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -1.303 |
PBKS | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.218 |
MI | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.234 |
RCB | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | -1.185 |