One run decided it. Axar Patel, leading Delhi Capitals, looked back on Wednesday’s close finish against Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 211, GT nearly made it – ending at 209 for eight. Inches away, yet not enough. The match slipped by the narrowest margin possible.
Miller kept dc hopes alive
A sore finger slowed David Miller right after he came back from rest. Hurt during play, he left again in the 13th over. Back he stepped later, close to guiding his team past the line. When KL Rahul fell at 92, defeat seemed certain for Delhi. Yet hope flickered anew as 45 runs loomed across 18 deliveries, Miller sparking what almost became a turnaround.
Nine runs came from the 18th over thanks to Miller alongside Vipraj Nigam. Then, in the 19th, they struck Mohammed Siraj for 23. Needing 13 from the final six balls, DC saw an opening – yet fell short. The last over began with Vipraj finding four off Prasidh Krishna, only to be caught next ball. Strike shifted. On the fourth delivery, Miller sent one soaring over the rope.
Falling just shy at the crease, Kuldeep Yadav sprinted yet failed to make it despite Miller skipping a run on the penultimate delivery when two were still required. The final ball came and went without connection, leaving the chance behind.
Axar says lost wickets at crucial intervals
Axar looked back at the defeat, mentioning Delhi needed sharper thinking during their run chase after losing key players at tough moments. Not surprisingly, given how things unfolded, he felt each side showed solid cricket through much of the match. Close contests like this often leave room for many observations if someone chooses to dig deep. Still, his view remained clear – both teams handled themselves well under pressure. The game stayed tight right until the end, making small choices matter more than usual. He didn’t place blame but hinted that timing could’ve been better when taking risks. Moments where wickets fell too soon made the path harder than it had to be. Even so, effort wasn’t missing from either side on the field. Tight games sometimes come down to tiny margins most overlook until later. His take? They competed hard, even if the result didn’t swing their way.
Like I mentioned before, when a match is tight, plenty stands out. Yet during our innings, better decisions might have changed things. When those key players got out, it shifted everything. Had they stayed longer, maybe the target would’ve come quicker.
Well, he batted really well. Since the game started slow, his calm presence made sure things didn’t stall. With others getting out quickly, he stayed firm at one end. Even as pressure built, he found ways to keep scoring steady. The flow never dropped while he was there. That innings felt solid. Good cricket runs through our games now, yet the final win waits for the coming game,” he added.
Forty one runs stood next to Miller’s name, untouched by dismissal. Rahul got there faster, ninety two from fifty two deliveries shaping his effort. Vipraj chipped in – seven balls, twelve runs, small but steady. Pathum Nissanka lit up briefly: twenty four balls, forty one runs, sharp work before fading. Then came Rashid Khan, pulling threads – one wicket, then another, back to back unraveling. Sameer Rizvi heard the call first, out on zero, caught early. One run kept Delhi away from success, so close yet not enough.
