In a high-intensity encounter at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Delhi Capitals held their nerves to secure a crucial victory over the Gujarat Titans by five runs. The highlight of the match was undoubtedly Ishant Sharma's sensational final over, where he defended 12 runs to snatch a remarkable win from the Titans.

Solid Start by Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first, but things didn't go according to plan for them initially. The in-form Mohammed Shami struck early and wreaked havoc, reducing Delhi to 25/5 within five overs. However, Axar Patel and Aman Khan put on a gritty fightback and added a valuable 50-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Aman Khan played an anchor's role and went on to score a well-deserved fifty, while Axar Patel chipped in with a vital 27.

Titans' Late Surge Falls Short

In response, the Titans got off to a disastrous start, losing four wickets for just 32 runs. However, Hardik Pandya and Abhinav Manohar stitched a resilient partnership of 62 runs to revive the Titans' hopes. Unfortunately, it came at a snail's pace, and the Titans fell behind the required run-rate. Khaleel Ahmed dismissed Manohar for a painstaking 26, while Hardik remained unbeaten on 59 off 53 balls.

Tewatia's Heroics in Vain

Rahul Tewatia brought the Titans back into the game with an astonishing display of hitting, smashing Anrich Nortje for a hat-trick of sixes in the penultimate over. With 12 runs to win off the final over, the Titans fancied their chances. However, Delhi's veteran campaigner Ishant Sharma had other ideas. He used all his experience and expertise to trap Tewatia in front of the wicket and then dismissed Rilee Rossouw to seal a nail-biting win for his team.

The Delhi Capitals were on the brink of elimination before this match, but they have now given themselves a glimmer of hope of making it to the playoffs. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans will be ruing their missed opportunity as they squandered a chance to climb up the table. This game had everything that a T20 match should have – thrilling batting, miserly bowling, and nerve-wracking finishes. The IPL never fails to disappoint its fans, and this match was no different.