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Rashid Khan's Magic Spins Gujarat Titans to Thrilling 1-Run IPL Victory

Piyush Chawla lauded Rashid Khan's match-winning spell of 3-17 for Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Chawla highlighted Rashid's precision and his brilliant googly to dismiss the dangerous Sameer Rizvi as a key moment. Despite a valiant 92 from KL Rahul and a late cameo from David Miller, Delhi fell short as Prasidh Krishna successfully defended 13 runs in the final over. The win was crucial for GT, defended on a good batting wicket at a small ground.

Key Points: Rashid Khan's 3-17 Secures GT's 1-Run Win Over DC in IPL 2026

  • Rashid Khan takes 3-17
  • Deceives Sameer Rizvi with a googly
  • Prasidh Krishna defends 13 in final over
  • KL Rahul scores 92 for DC
  • GT wins by 1 run in thriller
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IPL 2026: Rashid was right on the money from first ball, dismissal of Rizvi was impressive, says Chawla

Piyush Chawla praises Rashid Khan's precision & Rizvi's dismissal. KL Rahul's 92 in vain as Prasidh Krishna defends 13 in final over for GT.

"He was right on the money from the very first ball. The way he dismissed Sameer Rizvi was particularly impressive. - Piyush Chawla"

New Delhi, April 9

Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla hailed Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan's precision and deception on his way to bagging figures of 3-17 for the Gujarat Titans in their one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, adding that his dismissal of Sameer Rizvi was a standout one.

At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rashid was at his accurate best to take out Rizvi, Nitish Rana, and Axar Patel to leave DC in trouble in chase of 211. David Miller, despite an injured left hand, counter-attacked with an unbeaten 41, but Prasidh Krishna defended 13 runs in the final over, including two runs off two balls, to give a nail-biting win for GT.

"We all know what Rashid Khan is capable of on his day; he can trouble any batting line-up. Gujarat Titans needed him to step up, especially while defending this total on a good batting wicket and a small ground, and he delivered.

"He was right on the money from the very first ball. The way he dismissed Sameer Rizvi was particularly impressive. He bowled several leg-spinners earlier, and when Rizvi walked in, a batter with strong numbers against spin this season, he showed him the slip, making him expect a leg-break.

"But deceived him with the wrong' un. It was a beautiful delivery, right on target, beating the bat through the gap," said Chawla, a JioStar expert, on Star Sports.

He also pointed to KL Rahul's magnificent 92 as a key factor in keeping DC in the hunt, before the game slipped out of their hands. "At that stage, those runs were crucial, and KL Rahul ensured the required rate never went completely out of reach for Delhi Capitals.

"He started steadily, around 26 off his first 20 balls, but then accelerated well. Having played such an innings, he would probably be disappointed with himself because when you bat like that, you want to finish the game for your team. Unfortunately for him, that didn't happen," added Chawla.

- IANS

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Priya S
What a match! My heart was in my mouth during that last over. Prasidh Krishna held his nerve so well. But feel so bad for KL Rahul – he played a gem of an innings and still ended up on the losing side. That's the cruelty of T20 cricket.
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Vikram M
As a DC fan, this loss hurts. We were so close! Rashid was the difference, no doubt. But I have to ask, why did Axar come in so late? Our middle order batting order needs a rethink. We can't keep losing games from winning positions.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and the IPL never disappoints! The quality of spin bowling is just incredible. Rashid Khan is a global superstar. Chawla's breakdown of that dismissal was excellent – really helps new fans understand the skill involved.
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Rohit P
David Miller is a warrior! Playing with an injured hand and scoring 41* under that pressure... what a player. He deserved to be on the winning side too. But that's cricket – one team's heartbreak is another's celebration. Great game for the neutrals!
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: While the article focuses on Rashid (rightly so), I think the pitch report was missing. Was it a true turner or did it get slower? Chawla mentioned a "good batting wicket," but some context on how it played in the second innings would have been helpful for analysis.

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