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Gavaskar Critiques Miller's Final Over Call in GT's Thrilling 1-Run Win Over DC

Gujarat Titans secured a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a last-over IPL thriller. The match turned on David Miller's decision to deny a single on the penultimate ball, leading to Kuldeep Yadav's run-out on the final delivery while attempting a steal. Sunil Gavaskar analyzed the moment, emphasizing game awareness and drawing a parallel to Ravi Shastri's famous single in 1986. Kevin Pietersen highlighted Rashid Khan's impactful bowling performance, which earned him Player of the Match honors.

Key Points: Gavaskar on Miller's Final Over Decision in GT's 1-Run IPL Win

  • Miller denies single on penultimate ball
  • Kuldeep Yadav run out on final delivery
  • Rashid Khan wins Player of the Match
  • Gavaskar references 1986 Shastri moment
  • Pietersen praises Rashid's return to form
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"This is where game awareness becomes crucial": Gavaskar on Miller after DC's one-run defeat

Sunil Gavaskar analyzes David Miller's crucial final over decision as GT beats DC by 1 run. Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's Player of the Match performance.

"This is where game awareness becomes crucial. - Sunil Gavaskar"

New Delhi, April 9

Gujarat Titans registered a thrilling last-over finish against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 match, securing a one-run win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Speaking on JioHotstar, the former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and former England batter Kevin Pietersen spoke about the final over, Rashid's return to form, and the key moments that shaped the outcome.

Chasing a big target of 211 runs, DC were on the verge of victory with two runs needed in the last two deliveries, and David Miller was on strike. But Miller denied a single on the penultimate delivery of the final over and took the strike on himself. He missed the final delivery, and Kuldeep Yadav got run out by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler while stealing a single.

Gavaskar spoke about David Miller's decision in the final over and said, "This is where game awareness becomes crucial. It reminds me of what Ravi Shastri did in that tied Test against Australia in 1986, taking a single at the right moment to level the scores. In this case, in hindsight, a single might have been the better option, especially after Kuldeep Yadav managed one earlier."

"But David Miller was backing himself; he had been striking the ball well and believed he could finish it. You can't fault that intent. In the end, it also came down to execution. Prasidh Krishna bowled a superb slower bouncer at the right height, which made it difficult. These are very fine margins in pressure situations," Gavaskar said.

GT's Rashid Khan was named Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 17/3. He took the wickets of Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi and Axar Patel at crucial stages of the match.

Pietersen assessed Rashid Khan's performance and said, "Rashid Khan was outstanding. It's always good to see him back close to his best because by his own standards, he would expect more from himself. Having said that, I don't think Gujarat Titans' bowling as a whole was at its best, and they didn't close the game out particularly well. But that's the nature of the game, you'll have more tough days than good ones."

DC will face Chennai Super Kings in their next match on Saturday, whereas GT will take on LSG on Sunday.

- ANI

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Priya S
What a match! My heart was in my mouth. I feel for Miller, he backed himself and it didn't come off. But that's the IPL for you - one moment you're a hero, the next... Prasidh's slower ball was pure class though. Well done GT!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I disagree with Gavaskar's comparison to Shastri. That was a Test match, this is T20. The mindset is completely different. A finisher like Miller is paid to hit those runs. It was just great bowling at the death. Sometimes you lose.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, this is why IPL is the best! The tension was unreal. Rashid Khan is a magician. So happy to see him back in form. DC will be kicking themselves, they had it in the bag.
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Vikram M
As a Delhi fan, this loss hurts more than a big defeat. So close! But you have to give credit where it's due. Prasidh held his nerve. And Rashid's spell was the real difference. We need to bounce back strong against CSK. 💪
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Kavya N
Hindsight is 20/20, no? Everyone is an expert after the match. Miller made a call in a split second under immense pressure. It didn't work. That's sport. The analysis is good, but let's not crucify the player. He'll learn and come back stronger.

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