DC vs GT — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • GT won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, DC took on GT on Apr 25, 2026, 09:25 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: GT won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 419 runs and 12 wickets fall between GT (210/4 in 20.0 overs) and DC (209/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. GT Innings Breakdown (210/4)
Batting in the first innings, GT finished on 210/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, GT accumulated 68 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Shubham Gill spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 45 balls (including 4 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 155.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Washington Sundar, who contributed 55 runs off 32 deliveries, while Jos Butler added 52 (27b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mukesh Kumar led the bowling figures with 2/55 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.75), assisted by Lungi Ngidi (1/24 in 4.0 overs).
3. DC Chase & Second Innings Summary (209/8)
Pursuing a target of 211 runs for victory, DC recorded 209/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.45 runs per over. KL Rahul anchored the chase for DC with 92 runs from 52 balls (11 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 176.9), alongside David Miller who chipped in with 41 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 3/17 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.25, while Prasidh Krishna finished with 2/52 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Washington Sundar and Shubham Gill (GT), who combined for 97 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Nitish Rana making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—KL Rahul (DC) topped the match rankings with 137.0 total points, followed closely by Washington Sundar (117.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shubham Gill.