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Toss Winner - Delhi Capitals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 1 runs
Gujarat Titans have lost two in a row. Can they turn the tide and get their first win of the season?
We are backing Delhi Capitals as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.3°C|Moderate or heavy rain with thunder |
Match 14 of the Indian Premier League 2026 sees Delhi Capitals take on Gujarat Titans in Delhi. The Capitals have begun well and sit second on the table after back-to-back wins. On the other hand, the Titans are down in eighth place after losing their opening two matches and are in need of a result here to turn things around.
Gujarat had beaten Delhi in both their meetings in 2025, which should give them some belief going into this game. That said, Delhi look better this season, and playing in familiar conditions could give them a clear advantage in this contest.
DC
141/10 in 18.4 7.55
145/4 in 17.1 8.45
GT
147/10 in 18.3 7.95
230/5 in 20.0 11.5
202/9 in 20.0 10.1
235/2 in 20.0 11.75
125/6 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Delhi Capitals won by 5 runs
130/8 in 20.0
162/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Gujarat Titans won by 6 wkts
163/4 in 18.1
Delhi Capitals have started the season exactly how they would have wanted, winning their first two matches to move to third on the points table. After beating Lucknow in their opener, they followed it up with a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at home, where they limited them to 162 for 6. The Capitals have done most things right so far and look well placed to keep this run going.
Sameer Rizvi has been the standout batter this season, scoring back-to-back fifties and guiding the side home in both matches. He has not been dismissed so far and has piled up 160 runs, including an unbeaten 90 from 51 balls against Mumbai in the last game.
Pathum Nissanka also made a useful contribution in that match, scoring 44 off 30. His presence at the top has given the side more stability and balance in the early overs.
One area of concern is KL Rahul’s form, as he has not managed to get going in either match so far. That said, Rahul is an experienced player who scored 539 runs last season at an average of 54. He is due for a score in the 30 to 40 range in this match.
With Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, and David Miller in the line-up as well, the Capitals have enough depth to recover from any early trouble in the innings.
On the bowling side, fast bowlers T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, and Mukesh Kumar have done well, sharing 10 wickets between them while keeping the economy under eight per over. Captain Axar Patel has also been effective, picking up two wickets and conceding at just 5.57 an over. Kuldeep Yadav adds another option in the middle overs and can pick wickets at important moments.
Sameer Rizvi: Total Sixes Over 1.5 @ 2.60
Sameer Rizvi is in superb six-hitting form this season, having smashed a total of 11 sixes across his last two matches at an average of 5.5 sixes per game. At Delhi he hit 7 sixes in the last match alone. Given his extraordinary current form, backing Rizvi to hit over 1.5 sixes against the Gujarat Titans is a solid bet.
Total Fours Over 16.5 @ 1.85
Delhi Capitals smashed a total of 17 fours in the last match against Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Across their last six home games they are averaging 17.6 fours per match, and against the Gujarat Titans at this venue they have averaged 18 fours per match across the last two seasons. The over 16.5 line is well supported by both their recent form and head-to-head record here.
KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar Impact subs: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma
Lokesh Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Nitish Rana, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav
Gujarat Titans have now followed their opening loss to Punjab Kings with another close defeat, going down by six runs to Rajasthan Royals at home while chasing 211, finishing on 204 for 8. They have shown patches of resistance in both games, but have not come together as a unit so far.
The Titans rely heavily on their top order, with Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler expected to handle most of the scoring. All three need to deliver if Gujarat are to post a strong total. Gill missed the last match due to back spasms, but should return here, which will lift the side, given his role as captain and main batter. Sudharsan led the scoring in the previous game with 73 off 44 and looks in good touch again, especially against Delhi Capitals, where he averages 94 from five games, including a top score of 108 not out.
Buttler has struggled for runs in recent matches, and the middle order looks light with Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, and Shahrukh Khan. Phillips appears the most suited to take control in that phase, having hit 34 fours and 18 sixes in T20s this year.
The bowling unit has been more reliable, with Prasidh Krishna standing out with four wickets from two matches while going at nine an over. He should come into play after the tenth over for at least two overs to break partnerships in the middle phase. Ashok Sharma is another player to watch, as his pace can cross 150 and trouble Delhi’s batters.
Spin options Washington Sundar and Rashid Khan add balance, alongside experienced pacers Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj. Rabada’s battle with KL Rahul will be interesting, as the batter has managed 93 runs in 12 matches against him, while being dismissed three times.
Sai Sudharsan: Total Fours Over 4.5 @ 2.00
Sudharsan has smashed 11 fours in two matches this season, averaging 5.5 fours per match. At Arun Jaitley Stadium he has averaged 7.6 fours per match, and against Delhi Capitals he has hit 6 fours per match on average.
Jos Buttler: Total Runs Over 27.5 @ 1.85
Buttler has scored 64 runs across his last two matches and has cleared the 27-run mark once this season. His record at Arun Jaitley Stadium is outstanding — averaging 50.4 at this venue — and against Delhi Capitals he has amassed 510 runs in 15 matches at an average of 34.
Gujarat Titans Total Fours Over 16.5 @ 1.90
Gujarat Titans are one of the best boundary-hitting sides in the tournament, averaging 19.5 fours per match this season. Against Delhi Capitals at this venue, they hit a combined 37 fours across the last two seasons at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c)/Kumar Kushagra, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj Impact subs: Prasidh Krishna, Praveen Dubey
Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Shubman Gill, Ashok Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Mohammed Siraj
Hot and dry conditions are expected in Delhi, with temperatures during the evening likely to hover in the high-20s to low-30s°C range, offering little respite from the daytime heat. Skies should remain mostly clear with minimal chances of rain, while low humidity and a light breeze could prevail. Overall, it should be a warm evening, unlikely to have any significant impact on play.
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average first innings total at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during IPL 2025 was around 203. But in the first match this season, the pitch played slow and had uneven pace, where Mumbai just about crossed 160. If the surface behaves similarly again, spinners are expected to have a big say, while fast bowlers will need to rely on slower balls and cutters to control the scoring. In general conditions, though, this ground is good for batting and tends to get better under lights. Dew usually makes chasing easier later in the game.
If Delhi Capitals bat first, they could aim for a total in the 180 to 200 range. Gujarat, with their top order, might push beyond 190 on a good day, but if things do not go well early, they may have to settle near 170.
Total Match Score Over 370.5 @ 1.85
Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of the highest-scoring venues in the IPL, where short square boundaries aid the batters significantly. The recent matches between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at this venue have been particularly high-scoring, with the average total match score across the last two meetings here standing at 424 runs.
Total Match Sixes Over 17.5 @ 1.85
The last three matches between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals have been high-scoring encounters, with an average of 22 total sixes per match. The last time these two teams faced off at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the total sixes hit in the match was 21. Expect another high six-hitting contest and back the total sixes to come in over 17.5.
Delhi Capitals to win the coin toss @ 1.90
Gujarat Titans have won four of the seven coin tosses against Delhi Capitals, while the Capitals have won three and we back Delhi Capitals to win the coin toss in today's match.
Out of the 11 IPL 2026 games that have taken place, skippers who won the toss decided to bowl first in 10 of them. The logic behind this is simple: chasing becomes simpler when matches happen under lights in Indian conditions. This game should follow the same pattern, with both captains almost guaranteed to opt for chasing instead of posting a total in tonight's match.
Delhi Capitals will look to carry their winning run forward when they face Gujarat Titans at home. The Capitals appear far more settled this time, with solid depth in their batting and a bowling unit that is performing well across conditions.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, depend heavily on their top order, and once again, much will rest on them, along with the bowlers, to steady things. If Gill and Sudarshan fail to post big scores, the side could run into trouble. Their bowling unit does have quality, and if Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan step up, they can keep Delhi’s batting under control. This sets up a good contest, though Delhi’s current form and overall balance give them the edge in this matchup.
We are backing Delhi Capitals as the winners of this match.
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