On Wednesday, Delhi Capitals secured a commanding six-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans, largely thanks to skipper Rishabh Pant’s sharp wicketkeeping skills and impressive bowling performance.
Medium-pacer Mukesh Kumar stood out with figures of 3-14, leading Gujarat’s collapse in just 17.3 overs.
Delhi efficiently chased down the target of 89 in 8.5 overs, despite missing David Warner due to injury.
Pant, who returned after a car accident, remained unbeaten on 16, supported by Jake Fraser-McGurk’s brisk 20.
Pant’s stellar form, with 210 runs and two half-centuries, strengthens his chances for the T20 World Cup.
He emphasized the team’s champion mindset and his personal mantra of returning stronger post-recovery.
Delhi’s disciplined bowling, highlighted by Ishant Sharma’s early breakthrough and Pant’s agile wicketkeeping, restricted Gujarat to a meager total.
Despite a gritty innings from Rashid Khan, Gujarat’s batting fell short.
Captain Shubman Gill admitted their batting was subpar and emphasized the need to bounce back.
This match contrasted sharply with high-scoring encounters seen earlier in the season.
