Shubman Gill’s formidable knock of 84 guided Gujarat Titans to a powerful total of 171-6 which they successfully defended against the Delhi Capitals, courtesy of Lockie Ferguson's four-wicket haul.
Chasing a target of 172, the Delhi Capitals had a shaky start to the innings. GT skipper – Hardik Pandya led from the front to dismiss Tim Seifert in the 2nd over after the DC opener was caught near mid-wicket.
Mandeep Singh, who joined Prithvi Shaw in the middle, started aggressively by scoring three fours against GT’s fierce opening bowling attack of Mohammad Shami and Hardik Pandya.
Lockie Ferguson struck immediately after being introduced to bowl and managed to pick two wickets in an over. While Prithvi Shaw was caught by Vijay Shankar at deep square leg, Mandeep Singh was caught behind for 18.
Lalit Yadav, who came in next to bat, started confidently by creaming two boundaries against Shami as DC ended the powerplay at 43-3.
DC skipper Rishabh Pant hit consecutive fours against Ferguson, who was bowling with rapid pace.