In a thrilling encounter in IPL 2023, the Delhi Capitals kept themselves in the playoff race by defeating the Gujarat Titans by five runs in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The hero of the match was Ishant Sharma, who used his experience to defend 12 runs in the final over and secure the win for his team.
The Gujarat Titans struggled in their chase of 131, losing four wickets for just 32 runs in the seventh over. Although Hardik Pandya and Abhinav Manohar put together a partnership of 62 runs for the fifth wicket, their slow scoring rate ultimately proved costly. Manohar was dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed for 26(33), while Hardik finished unbeaten on 59(53).
Delhi Capitals also had a difficult time with the bat, losing half their side within the first five overs. Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler, taking four wickets and conceding just 11 runs in his full quota. However, Axar Patel and Aman Khan fought back, adding 50 runs for the sixth wicket. Aman remained unbeaten and completed his half-century, while Ripal Patel was dismissed in the final over for 23(13).
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In the end, it was Ishant Sharma who sealed the victory for Delhi Capitals. Rahul Tewatia had smashed Anrich Nortje for three sixes in the penultimate over, raising hopes for the Gujarat Titans. However, Tewatia failed to repeat his heroics against Ishant and was caught by Rilee Rossouw for 20(7) inside the 30-yard circle. Gujarat finished on 125/6, running out of deliveries.
Overall, the match was an exciting affair that went down to the wire, with Ishant Sharma’s experience proving decisive. Watch the highlights of Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals to relive the thrilling moments of the match.
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