IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans Face Humiliation with Lowest Total Against Delhi Capitals

Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans faced a tough challenge against Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals, resulting in their lowest total in IPL history, a meager 89 runs. Despite playing on their home turf at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Titans struggled to find their footing, succumbing to a comprehensive defeat.

Titans’ Struggles at the Crease

The match started with a setback for the Titans as Gill departed early, scoring just 8 runs off six deliveries, caught by Prithvi Shaw off Ishant Sharma’s bowling. Wriddhiman Saha, returning to the side, failed to make an impact and was dismissed by a lethal delivery from Mukesh Kumar that shattered his stumps. Adding to the Titans’ woes, in-form batter Sai Sudarshan fell victim to a soft run-out, further denting their hopes. Ishant Sharma continued to trouble the Titans, claiming his second wicket by dismissing the returning David Miller. Pant’s exceptional wicketkeeping skills and a brilliant DRS call further compounded the Titans’ woes.

Titans’ Failed Resistance

Despite efforts from Tristan Stubbs, who chipped in with two more wickets, and a brief cameo by Rashid Khan, the Titans fell short of reaching the triple-digit mark. Rashid Khan’s contribution proved insufficient as the Titans struggled to put up a competitive total. This match marked a significant moment for the Gujarat Titans, as it was the first time they were bundled out for a double-digit score since their inception into the IPL in 2022. The total of 89 runs also surpassed their previous record low of 125 against the Capitals last year at Ahmedabad.

IPL’s Lowest Innings Totals

Among the lowest scores for each franchise in the IPL, Gujarat Titans rank sixth among the 10 teams. Despite this disappointing performance, RCB’s 49 against KKR in 2017 still holds the record for the lowest innings total in IPL history.