Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals IPL, 2023

Ishant Sharma has done it for Delhi! He tries to go full but bowls a full toss, outside off, Rashid Khan goes deep in the crease and looks to hoick this one. He gets it from the outer part of the bat and sends it over backward point for a single. Joy for David Warner and Co. but despair on the faces of Gujarat players and fans. Delhi win by 5 runs!

Great stop by Rilee Rossouw! Fuller and outside off, Rashid Khan drills this one hard and low towards cover-point where Rilee Rossouw dives to his right and saves a couple of runs for his side.

Rashid Khan is the next man in with nine runs needed in two balls now.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A huge blow to Gujarat as Rahul Tewatia departs! Drags his length back and bowls it on a hard length, outside off, Rahul Tewatia shuffles across and tries to swat it on the leg side but slices this one in the air towards extra cover. Rilee Rossouw steadies himself under the ball and takes the catch. Ishant Sharma is pumped and so are his mates.

Precious dot by Ishant Sharma! Goes full and near the tramline on the off side, Rahul Tewatia stays leg-side of the ball and looks to carve the delivery. He misses and it is collected safely behind the wicket by Philip Salt. Gujarat think it should be a wide and opt for the review. However, the replays confirm that the ball is inside the tramline and it is a fair delivery.

A good yorker now, outside off, Hardik Pandya squeezes it towards deep point for a single.

In the air but safe! Low full toss and outside off by Ishant Sharma, Hardik Pandya sets himself up deep in the crease and slices it in the air. He gets it wide of deep cover and collects a couple of runs.

Who will bowl the last over? It will be Ishant Sharma (3-0-17-1). He has 11 runs to play with. Will he be able to defend it?

SIX! Make that three sixes in a row! Rahul Tewatia is turning it on for Gujarat! Another low full toss but this time outside off, Rahul Tewatia shuffles across and swats this one over the deep mid-wicket fence for the third maximum of the over. Gujarat need 12 runs off the final over.

SIX MORE! Rahul Tewatia goes huge! Anrich Nortje misses the length again and bowls it right in the slot on middle, Rahul Tewatia backs away and thumps it over long on for yet another maximum. Gujarat now need 18 runs from 7 balls.

SIX! BANG! Anrich Nortje looks to go for the yorker again but ends up bowling a low full toss on leg, Rahul Tewatia does not miss out as he whips this one over deep square leg for a much-needed maximum.

Sees the batter make room and follows him with a searing yorker, Hardik Pandya jams this one down to long on and gets to the other end.

Fullish delivery on leg by Anrich Nortje, Hardik Pandya gets cramped for room but still manages to clip it wide of long on for a couple of runs.

Executes the yorker to perfection, on middle, Hardik Pandya squeezes this one down the wicket for a dot.

Anrich Nortje (3-0-18-1) to bowl the penultimate over.

Another low full toss and outside off, Hardik Pandya .drills it towards backward point where Manish Pandey dives to his right and keeps it to one.

Short this time and around off, Rahul Tewatia helps this one to deep square leg for a single.

Tries to go full but ends up bowling a full toss, outside off, Hardik Pandya carves this one to deep cover and takes a single.

Nails the yorker on middle, Hardik Pandya digs this one out back to the bowler.

On a good length around off, Rahul Tewatia pushes this one off the back foot to deep cover. A yes-no situation between the two batters for the second run and they decide to settle for a single.

Rahul Tewatia comes out to the mddle now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Khaleel Ahmed strikes and removes Abhinav Manohar! Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it into the wicket, Abhinav Manohar stays deep in his crease and looks to pull this one. Gets it from the top half of the bat and balloons an easy catch to long on. Aman Khan stationed there steadies himself and completes the catch. Abhinav Manohar did not look comfortable during his stay and has to depart now.

Khaleel Ahmed (3-1-20-1) is back on.

Short and on leg, Abhinav Manohar chips this one uppishly but luckily for him, the ball drops short of David Warner at long on.

Quicker and flatter on leg, Hardik Pandya pulls it to deep mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

Short and on middle, Abhinav Manohar pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Another googly, short on middle, Abhinav Manohar shapes to pull but gets deceived by the slowness of the delivery. He misses and wears it on his body. It was there to be hit for Abhinav Manohar.

FIFTY for Hardik Pandya! Tossed up, full on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya gets forward and works it to long on for one. Brings up his fifty and this has truly been a captain's innings from the Gujarat skipper.

Googly, short and on off, Abhinav Manohar goes back and pushes it uppishly towards long off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav (3-0-10-1) to bowl out now.

Good running! On a length on off, Hardik Pandya gets on the front foot and drives it wide of mid off. David Warner there moves to his right and has a shy at the non-striker's end. He misses and concedes an extra run as the ball rolls to square leg. 10 runs come off this over and Gujarat now need 42 off the last four overs.

Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Abhinav Manohar taps it off the back foot to long on and gets to the other end.

Fuller and on leg, Hardik Pandya clips it wide of long on for a single.

Keeps it back of a length on middle, Hardik Pandya defends it off the back foot down the wicket for a dot.

FOUR! Shot of authority by Hardik Pandya! Anrich Nortje goes short and at the batter, Hardik Pandya hangs back in the crease and pulls it crisply. Keeps the ball along the ground and through square leg for a boundary.

Back of a length and around off, Abhinav Manohar stays back and guides it to backward point for a single.

WIDE! Sprays this one full but down the leg side, Abhinav Manohar looks to help this one fine on the leg side but misses.

A single to end the over as this short delivery is cut towards sweeper covers by Abhinav Manohar.

Another short delivery, on middle, Hardik Pandya eases it towards long on for one.

Floated, short and on leg, Abhinav Manohar forces it towards long on for a run.

Short again and on middle, Hardik Pandya works it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Fine shot! Axar Patel lands this short again and outside off, Hardik Pandya cuts it hard wide of sweeper covers where Rilee Rossouw runs to his left and dives to get a hand to that but it rolls towards the fence for a boundary anyways.

Short and on off, Hardik Pandya punches it towards covers.

Strategic break! The game currently hangs in the balance with Gujarat needing 60 runs from 36 balls. Hardik Pandya and Abhinav Manohar are doing a good job of keeping the scoreboard ticking and one of these two has to bat through and take their side home. On the other hand, Delhi have done well to stay in the game but need to bowl cleverly in the remaining six overs and by doing so, look for wickets to have any chance of securing a win. Axar Patel (3-0-16-0) will bowl out now.

Fullish and on off, Hardik Pandya pushes it wide of covers for one.

FOUR! A crucial boundary for Gujarat! Khaleel Ahmed lands this short and around leg, Hardik Pandya helps it wide of short fine leg for four runs.

Overpitched and on off, Abhinav Manohar drills it wide of long off for another run.

Touch fuller and outside off, angling in, Abhinav Manohar tries to cut it away but misses it.

Back of a length and on off, Hardik Pandya dabs it towards covers for a run.

On a length and around off, Abhinav Manohar slices it towards deep point for a single.

Delhi's Impact Player Khaleel Ahmed (2-0-12-1) comes back into the attack.

Shortish and on off, Hardik Pandya pushes it straight to covers. Another good over for Delhi!

Flatter, full and on off, Abhinav Manohar drives it through covers for one.

Goes short and on leg. Hardik Pandya flicks it through square leg for another run.

Quicker, full and on middle, Hardik Pandya knocks it back to the bowler.

Short again and on middle, Abhinav Manohar works it wide of long on for a run.

Short and around off, Hardik Pandya cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Shortish and outside off, Hardik Pandya punches it towards sweeper covers for one. Four runs off the over then!

Floated, full and on off, Hardik Pandya drives it straight to covers.

Quicker, short and on middle, Abhinav Manohar moves across and tucks it through mid-wicket for another run.

Tossed up, full and on off, Hardik Pandya drives it towards long off for a run.

Short again and on middle, Hardik Pandya pushes it back to the bowler.

Short and outside off, Abhinav Manohar cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Back of a length and outside off, Abhinav Manohar punches it uppishly but well wide of point for one.

Short again and on off, Abhinav Manohar goes for the pull this time but toe-ends it to the off side.

Ishant Sharma bangs this short and on middle, Hardik Pandya mistimes his pull towards deep mid-wicket for one.

A knuckle ball but way down the leg side, Abhinav Manohar leaves it alone and Philip Salt behind the stumps moves to his left but parries it towards fine leg. It is called a wide and a bye is taken.

On a length and around off, Hardik Pandya guides it towards third man for a run.

Full again and on off, Hardik Pandya drives it straight towards mid off.

Fullish and on middle, Abhinav Manohar knocks it towards the mid on region for a quick single.

Flatter this time and on off, Hardik Pandya taps it to point. Abhinav Manohar wants a single but gets sent back by the skipper. A good over for Gujarat, 10 runs came off it.

Short again and on off, Hardik Pandya pushes this one straight to point for a dot.

Short and outside off by Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya punches it off the back foot and gets it wide of deep cover for a couple of more runs.

Tossed up, full on off, Abhinav Manohar works it to point and gets to the other end.

WIDE! Fires this one short but down the leg side, Abhinav Manohar lets it go and the umpire signals a wide.

Short and around off, Abhinav Manohar cuts but straight to point.

SIX! Short and punished by Abhinav Manohar! Axar Patel goes short and on middle and leg, Abhinav Manohar picks the length early and goes deep in his crease. Pulls it over deep square leg for a much-needed maximum.

Fuller and on off, Abhinav Manohar defends it with soft hands to cover and keeps the strike with a single.

Googly, full on middle and leg, Abhinav Manohar goes for the sweep but gets it off his gloves.

Flatter and quicker on off, Hardik Pandya works it to backward point and calls Abhinav Manohar for a single.

Tossed up, full and outside off, Abhinav Manohar drives it crisply to long off for a single.

Googly, short and outside off, Abhinav Manohar hangs back and dabs it to point.

Flighted delivery, full on middle, Hardik Pandya pushes it to long off and gets to the other end.

Short and on middle, Abhinav Manohar turns this one to mid-wicket but does not manage to beat the diving Rilee Rossouw there. Another good over for Delhi.

Darted in full and on middle, Abhinav Manohar gets on the front foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

Fuller and on off, Abhinav Manohar works it straight to cover.

Short and quicker on off, Hardik Pandya taps it wide of David Warner at cover and takes a single.

Floated, full on off, Abhinav Manohar drives it off the front foot to long off for one.

Angled in full and on middle, Abhinav Manohar gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Axar Patel comes into the attack now.

Short and on leg by Kuldeep Yadav, Abhinav Manohar goes back and tucks it to backward square leg. Opens his account with a single. A great first over by Kuldeep Yadav, a wicket and only one run off it.

Floated, full on middle and leg, Abhinav Manohar gets on the front foot and defends it on the leg side.

Abhinav Manohar is the next man in.

OUT! BOWLED! Kuldeep Yadav gets into the act now! Bowls this flatter and at the stumps, David Miller picks the length and looks to work this one behind the wicket. Shuffles to the off side and goes for the scoop. He does not manage to make any contact with the ball and pays the price. Sees his woodwork disturbed and Gujarat are now 4 wickets down. Kuldeep Yadav is delighted and so is the Delhi skipper David Warner.

Floated, full on middle, David Miller drives it straight to extra cover for a dot.

Tossed up, full at the stumps, Hardik Pandya drives it down to long off for a single.

Starts with a full delivery on off, Hardik Pandya gets forward to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Strategic-Break! Delhi have put real pressure on the hosts as they have lost three wickets in the Powerplay and this chase is now looking like a tricky one. They will hope that the pair of Pandya-Miller take this game deep without losing any more wickets. Delhi will want to build on this amazing start and get a couple of more wickets to make things even more interesting. Kuldeep Yadav to bowl after the break.

Back of a length on middle, David Miller gets on his toes and keeps this one out on the off side. At the end of the Powerplay, Gujarat have scored 31 runs for the loss of 3 wickets.

Length delivery, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya tucks it to deep square leg and gets to the other end.

On a good length, on off, Hardik Pandya taps it to cover for a dot.

FOUR! Goes a bit short but down the leg side, Hardik Pandya swivels in the crease and helps this one past short fine leg for a boundary.

Angled on a length, on the pads, Hardik Pandya clips it straight to mid-wicket.

Back of a length, around off, at 148.2 kph, Hardik Pandya hangs back and dabs it to backward point for a dot.

David Miller walks out to the middle.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! What a delivery! Ishant Sharma bowls the perfect knuckle ball, on middle, nips away after hitting the deck, Vijay Shankar is through his flick way early as he fails to pick it and misses and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Hardik Pandya looks away in despair at the non-striker's end while Shankar looks in complete disbelief as stares at the pitch. Delhi are making a game out of this as Gujarat are three down now!

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Vijay Shankar taps it towards covers.

Overpitched and on middle, Vijay Shankar drills it towards mid on.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Ishant Sharma goes a bit fuller and around middle, Vijay Shankar clips it with very good timing towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

On a length and on middle, Hardik Pandya looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side. They cross.

Full and on off, Hardik Pandya drives it towards mid off.

Anrich Nortje bowls this on a hard length and around middle, Vijay Shankar nudges it past mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

This is on a good length and on middle, Vijay Shankar tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Touch fuller and on middle, Vijay Shankar defends it towards mid on.

Length again but down the leg side, Vijay Shankar leaves it alone. Wided.

Back of a length and on leg, Vijay Shankar keeps it out to the leg side.

On a length and on middle, Vijay Shankar blocks it down the pitch.

OUT! TAKEN! Anrich Nortje strikes on his very first delivery! This is a huge wicket for Delhi as they see the back of Shubman Gill now. Nortje starts with an overpitched delivery, on off, Shubman Gill tries to drive it away but does so uppishly in front of cover-point where Manish Pandey dives forward to take a fine catch. Gill stands there in disappointment as Gujarat are two down now. This is also the 50th Indian T20 League wicket for Anrich Nortje. Vijay Shankar is the new man in for Gujarat.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack now.

Good comeback from Khaleel Ahmed! He bowls this on a good length around middle, nips away a bit, Hardik Pandya tries to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. 12 runs from the over then!

FOUR! Another boundary for Hardik Pandya! Khaleel Ahmed lands this short and well outside off, Hardik Pandya frees his arms and cuts it over point for a one bounce four.

FOUR! Powered away! Khaleel Ahmed bangs this onto the pitch and on off, Hardik Pandya gets on top of the bounce and slaps it wide of mid on for a boundary.

On a length and on off, Hardik Pandya pushes it towards short covers.

FOUR! Hardik Pandya gets off the mark in style! Khaleel Ahmed serves this full again but down the leg stump line, Hardik Pandya whips it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Full and on off, Hardik Pandya drives it towards mid off.

FOUR! Cracking shot by Shubman Gill! Ishant Sharma lands this short of a length and outside of, Shubman Gill crunches it through point for a boundary.

Gujarat finally gets underway! Ishant Sharma loses the grip and serves a loopy full toss, on leg, Shubman Gill heaves it through square leg for a brace.

Length again and on off, Shubman Gill keeps it out to the off side. Four dots in a row now!

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out. Nine deliveries but still nothing on the board for Gujarat.

Full again and on off, angling in, Shubman Gill knocks it towards mid off.

Ishant Sharma begins with a full delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.

Gujarat skipper Hardik Pandya comes in at number 3. It will be Ishant Sharma to steam in from from the other end for Delhi.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Khaleel Ahmed draws first blood! This is the start that Delhi wanted! Khaleel Ahmed continues to bowl full and outside off, shaping away again, Wriddhiman Saha tries to drive away from the body once again and this time manages to nick it behind where Philip Salt dives to his right to take a sharp catch. Gujarat lose their first wicket now as Ahmed starts with a wicket-maiden!

Make that five dots! This is full once more and around off, Wriddhiman Saha leaves it alone.

Full again and on off, Wriddhiman Saha drives it straight to short covers.

Three dots in a row! Khaleel Ahmed serves this full and outside off, shaping away, Wriddhiman Saha tries to drive away from the body but fails to connect.

BEATEN AGAIN! This is on a hard length and around off, Wriddhiman Saha looks to block it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

A beauty to start with! Khaleel Ahmed starts with a good length delivery, on off, shaping away, Wriddhiman Saha looks to work it away but gets cut in half and misses as the ball just goes past the off pole.

A dot to end the innings then! Mohit Sharma bowls this on a good length, outside off, slower too, Kuldeep Yadav uses his feet and throws his bat at it but fails to reach and misses. Delhi finishes on 130/8!

Kuldeep Yadav comes out to the middle and will face the final delivery of the innings.

OUT! TAKEN! Mohit Sharma strikes again! This is his 100th Indian T20 League wicket! He continues with the slower ones, fuller this time and on off, Ripal Patel moves across and slogs wildly across the line but only manages to get an outside edge in the air and Hardik Pandya at point settles under it and takes a good catch. A good cameo though from Patel!

Another slower one, on a length and on off, Anrich Nortje chips it towards long off for another run.

A slower delivery, full and outside off, Anrich Nortje uses his feet but fails to reach it and misses.

A low full toss, on middle, Ripal Patel drives it towards long on for a run.

On a length and on middle, Anrich Nortje pats it towards long on for a single.

It will be Mohit Sharma (3-0-30-1) to bowl the final over.

Short and outside off, Anrich Nortje cuts it through point for a run.

Flatter, full and on middle, Anrich Nortje tries to reverse-sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a huge shout for LBW but turned down.

Short and on middle, Anrich Nortje tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Anrich Nortje comes out to bat.

OUT! TAKEN! Rashid Khan strikes! Aman Khan goes after playing a crucial knock for his team. This is tossed up, full and around leg, Aman Khan tries to chip it away but closes the face of the bat early and the ball takes the leading edge and goes high in the air in front of deep mid-wicket where Abhinav Manohar runs forward and pouches it safely. Delhi seven down now!

Short again and outside off, Ripal Patel punches it towards long off for a single.

SIX! Into the stands! Rashid Khan lands this short and around leg, Ripal Patel goes back and smashes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. With that, the 50-run partnership comes up between these two batters.

Rashid Khan (3-0-20-0) will bowl the penultimate over.

An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Hardik Pandya takes the review though. Mohit Sharma serves this full and around off, Aman Khan tries to reverse-scoop it but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking says the impact is outside off and wickets are missing too. Gujarat lose their review!

Fuller and outside off, slower too, Ripal Patel heaves it off the bottom half towards long on for a run.

On a length and on off, Aman Khan forces it towards long on for a single.

MAIDEN FIFTY FOR KHAN! This has come at a crucial time for Delhi and he will get a lot of confidence from this knock. This is back of a length and outside off, Aman Khan slaps it wide of sweeper covers for a brace. He will now want to finish off well here.

SIX! Huge hit! Mohit Sharma bowls this full and on middle, in the slot as well, Aman Khan stays there and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Buzzers! This is a slower delivery, on a length and outside off, Aman Khan punches it wide of sweeper covers for a single and Khan sets off for the second but is sent back. However, the throw is a wild one at the bowler's end and now the batters get an extra run.

FOUR! 16 runs off the over! Joshua Little continues to bowl fuller and on off, Ripal Patel this time drives it hard down the ground where Aman Khan gets out of the way as the ball races to the long off fence for a boundary.

Full again and on middle, Ripal Patel tucks it with soft hand towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second.

Goes fuller and on middle, Aman Khan drills it down the pitch where Joshua Little only manages to parry it towards long on. They cross.

FOUR! Up and over! This is on a good length and around middle, Aman Khan stays there and lifts it just over mid off for a boundary. 100 up for Delhi!

On a length and on leg, Ripal Patel flicks it through square leg for a single.

EDGED AND FOUR! Joshua Little serves this full and outside off, Ripal Patel tries to drive it away but gets an outside edge past short third man for a boundary.

Strategic break! Gujarat continue to dominate the proceedings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. They have kept the pressure on the opposition batters and have not allowed them to gain any momentum, However, they cannot afford to be complacent and need to finish well. On the other hand, Delhi needed Axar Patel but his departure has put them in a hole once again. With four overs remaining in the innings, a lot will depend on the well-set Aman Khan to help the visitors finish on a high. Hardik Pandya now brings Joshua Little back into the attack.

Another slower delivery, on a length and on middle, Ripal Patel nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Back of a length and on off, Aman Khan looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge to the leg side. They cross.

SIX! BANG! Aman Khan goes big now! Mohit Sharma lands this short and around leg, slower too, Aman Khan waits for it and hooks it over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.

A slower one now, full and on middle, Aman Khan blocks it out towards mid off.

FOUR! A much-needed boundary! Mohit Sharma serves this a touch fuller and outside off, Aman Khan throws his bat at it but gets an outside edge past short third man for a boundary.

Short and on off, Ripal Patel pulls it off the bottom half through square leg for a single.

Shorter and on off, Ripal Patel guides it to point and scampers across for a quick single.

WIDE! Switches to 'round the wicket and fires this one way down the leg side. Ripal Patel lets it go and the umpire signals a wide.

Flatter and just outside off, Ripal Patel opens the bat face to run this towards third man but does not get any bat on it.

Flighted delivery on off, Aman Khan drives it to deep cover for one.

Floated, full and outside off, Aman Khan slices this one in the air but wide of deep point and takes a couple of runs.

Full and turning away on leg, Aman Khan gets on the front foot to flick but misses again.

Darted in full and on leg, Aman Khan looks to clip but gets it off his pads to short fine leg for a dot.

Ripal Patel walks out to bat now.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Mohit Sharma comes on and does the trick for Gujarat! Goes with pace this time and bowls it on a length, on off, Axar Patel does pick the length early and tries to go straight. Lofts but gets it from the bottom part of the bat. Skies this one high in the air towards long off where Rashid Khan runs to his left and settles himself under the high ball. Completes the catch with relative ease and Delhi lose their sixth wicket now.

Slower and on a good length, on middle, Axar Patel stays back and pushes it to extra cover for a dot.

Good running! Pace on this time and on middle, Axar Patel places it gently in the vacant mid-wicket region and collects a couple of runs.

Slower this time and on a length, on off, Aman Khan waits for it and works it to deep cover for a single.

On a length and on off, Axar Patel drives it on the up to long off for one.

Begins his spell with a good-length delivery, around off, Aman Khan punches it wide of mid off and takes a single.

Mohit Sharma comes into the attack now.

Bowls it full and on leg, Aman Khan clips it to deep mid-wicket and retains the strike with a single.

Fired in full and on leg, Aman Khan misses the flick and the ball strikes him on the front pad.

Tossed up, full and outside off, Aman Khan drives it straight to cover for a dot.

Short and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it towards deep point for another run.

FOUR! Nicely played! Floated, full and outside off, Axar Patel picks the length early and drills it wide of long off for a much-needed boundary.

Fullish delivery on off, Aman Khan jams this one to long on and takes a single.

Full again and on middle, Aman Khan works it to long on and gets to the other end.

Fuller and outside off, Aman Khan gets forward and pushes it to mid off.

Short and on leg, Axar Patel flicks it through square leg for a single.

Fires this one full and on leg, Aman Khan misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards short fine leg. A leg bye is taken.

Short and at the stumps, Aman Khan keeps this one out on the off side.

A confident appeal for LBW but turned down! Googly, short and on middle and leg, Aman Khan tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his front pad. Rashid Khan and Wriddhiman Saha go up in appeal but the finger stays down. Hardik Pandya spots the inside edge and opts not to review.

Flighted delivery, full on leg, Aman Khan gets on the front foot and turns it to deep mid-wicket. Keeps the strike with a single.

Short and outside off by Noor Ahmad, Aman Khan hangs back and slaps it straight to Hardik Pandya at extra cover. He lets the ball go through his hands and concedes a couple of runs.

Googly, full and outside off, Aman Khan frees his arms to drive but misses.

Fuller and on leg, Aman Khan goes for the sweep but gets it off his pads.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Floated, full on middle and leg, Aman Khan gets forward to defend but gets an inside edge back onto the front pad. However, after the over the replays shows that it was pitching in line and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Hardik Pandya missed the trick there by not taking the review.

Flatter and outside off, Axar Patel cuts it along the ground to deep point for a single.

Short and on middle, Axar Patel pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

SIX! Just over! This is tossed up, full and on off, Axar Patel shows the full face of the bat and lofts it towards the wide long off fence where David Miller runs to his left and leaps up to grab it but only manages to get some fingers on it as it goes over the ropes fro a biggie.

Darts this one full but down the leg side, Axar Patel misses his flick. Wided.

A googly, short and on middle, turning in, Aman Khan knocks it towards long on for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Aman Khan looks to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Quicker, full and on off, Axar Patel drives it towards long off for a single.

Short and on off, Axar Patel pushes it towards short covers.

Strategic break! As the scoreboard suggests it has been all Gujarat in the first nine overs of the game. Mohammad Shami has been the wrecker-in-chief, accounting for 4 out of the 5 wickets. Hardik Pandya would want to wrap the innings up as quickly as possible. On the other hand, nothing has gone the way of Delhi so far. They have lost wickets at regular intervals and desperately need a partnership to calm the nerves. Axar Patel has looked confident out in the middle and needs to bat through to get Delhi to a respectable total.

Flighted, full and on off, Axar Patel drags it towards long on for a run.

Fires this one full and outside off, Axar Patel leaves it alone thinking it will be a wide. No signal from the umpire though.

A googly, short and on middle, turning in, Axar Patel misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.

Shortish and on middle, Axar Patel blocks it back to the bowler.

Quicker, short but down the leg side, Axar Patel misses his paddle sweep. Wided.

Floated, full and on leg, Aman Khan works it off the inner half towards fine leg for a run.

Noor Ahmad starts with a short delivery, on off, Noor Ahmad miscues his pull towards square leg for a single.

Spin from both ends as Noor Ahmad comes on from the other end.

Floated, full and on off, Aman Khan defends it on the front foot.

SIX! Aman Khan breaks the shackles! Rashid Khan lands this short and on middle, Aman Khan moves on his back foot and lofts it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Tossed up, full and on off, Aman Khan pushes it towards short covers.

Another googly, on off, Axar Patel taps it towards point and there is some hesitation for the run but no harm done and run is taken.

Flatter, short and on middle, Axar Patel moves back and tries to work it away but gets an bottom edge onto his boots as the ball goes nowhere.

Rashid Khan begins with a googly, on middle, turning in, Aman Khan works it off the inner half past short leg for a single.

Spin for the first time as Rashid Khan is introduced into the attack.

A dot to finish this incredible spell! Mohammad Shami ends with figures of (4-0-11-4)! This is pitched up, on off, Axar Patel drives it on the up towards mid off.

This is on a good length and on off, Axar Patel pushes it towards mid off.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Mohammad Shami serves this full again and around off, Axar Patel strides forward and creams it through extra covers for a boundary.

Touch fuller and on off, Axar Patel once again plays it towards mid off.

On a length and on off, Axar Patel knocks it towards mid off.

Full and on middle, Axar Patel drives it towards mid on.

FOUR! Fine shot! Joshua Little pitches this one up, outside off, Aman Khan stays there and drills it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Length again and on off, Aman Khan pushes it towards short covers. Four dots in a row!

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Aman Khan dabs it towards point.

Goes fuller and outside off, angling away, Aman Khan tries to drive on the up but misses.

Back of a length and on middle, Aman Khan hops up and keeps it out to the leg side.

On a length and on off, Axar Patel pushes it wide of mid off for a single.

Aman Khan comes out to the middle now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammad Shami is on a roll here! Mohammad Shami continues to serve it on a length and outside off, Priyam Garg looks to drive this one on the up without much footwork and does not succeed. The ball catches the outside edge and Wriddhiman Saha behind the wicket does the rest. Another loose shot brings about the departure of a Delhi batter. The visitors have lost half their side inside the first five overs.

Fuller and on leg, Axar Patel goes for the clip but is late on the shot. Gets an inside edge and that rolls to square leg for one.

Angled across on a good length, just outside off, Axar Patel lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Goes full this time and on off, Axar Patel drives it along the ground to mid off for a dot.

On a good length and on off, Axar Patel shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.

Axar Patel is the next man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammad Shami strikes again and this time, he removes Manish Pandey! Mohammad Shami serves this one in the corridor of uncertainty on off, Manish Pandey hangs back and pushes at the delivery with a straight bat. His feet go nowhere and pays the price. Gets an outside edge which travels quickly behind the wicket. Wriddhiman Saha flings himself to his right and takes a blinder.

On a length and angling across on off, Priyam Garg guides this one wide of backward point. Mohit Sharma at third man runs around to his right, puts in a dive and saves a couple of runs for his side.

Short of a length at the batter, Priyam Garg pulls it towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

On a short length and outside off, Manish Pandey pulls it to the right of mid on and gets to the other end.

Drags his length back and bowls it on off, Manish Pandey pushes it off the back foot to mid off.

Full and a bit wide outside off, Priyam Garg goes for the drive away from his body. Gets it from the outer part of the bat to third man for a single.

Starts with a full delivery on leg, Priyam Garg clips this one uppishly but luckily for him, the ball drops short of the mid-wicket fielder.

Joshua Little comes into the attack now.

Keeps it on a good length on off, Manish Pandey stays in the crease and defends it to cover.

Manish Pandey walks out to bat now with his side in a spot of bother.

OUT! CAUGHT! This is turning from bad to worse for Delhi! Mohammad Shami persists with the good length stuff and bowls it on off and middle, Rilee Rossouw is in a muddle and decides to poke at the delivery. The ball nips away after pitching and catches the outside edge of the bat. Wriddhiman Saha moves well to his left and completes the simplest of catches. Mohammad Shami has his second wicket and Delhi are now 3 wickets down.

On a good length and on middle and leg, Rilee Rossouw looks to flick this one but wears it on the front pad. The ball rolls to backward point for a dot.

Back of a length this time and on off, Priyam Garg punches it off the back foot to mid off and takes a quick single.

BEATEN AGAIN! This is on a hard length and on off again, shaping away, Priyam Garg looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Some movement there! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and around off, shaping further away, Priyam Garg slashes at it but misses and Wriddhiman Saha only makes a half-stop diving to his right.

FOUR! Two in two! Hardik Pandya bangs this onto the pitch and on around leg, Rilee Rossouw swivels and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for another boundary.

FOUR! Good shot! Hardik Pandya lands this on a hard length and just around off, Rilee Rossouw stays there and punches it wide of mid off for a boundary.

Goes fuller and around middle, shaping in, Rilee Rossouw blocks it down the pitch.

Back of a length and on off, Rilee Rossouw steers it towards point.

Hardik Pandya gets away with the Free Hit! This is full and around leg, Priyam Garg tries to slog it away but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a single.

Rilee Rossouw comes out to the middle now.

NO BALL and RUN OUT! This is an absolute disaster for Delhi! Hardik Pandya lands it on a good length on the stumps, Priyam Garg clips it along the ground and straight to mid-wicket. There is no run there but he still calls David Warner for a single. He eventually realises that there is no run and sends his partner back. Rashid Khan at mid-wicket collects the ball cleanly and runs towards the non-striker's end. He takes the bails off calmly and sends David Warner back in the hut who is halfway down the track. Delhi skipper isn't amused one bit but has to depart now.

Hardik Pandya starts on a good length around off, Priyam Garg keeps this one out on the off side.

Hardik Pandya to share the attack.

Good-length delivery on middle, David Warner presents a straight bat and pushes it back to Mohammad Shami. End of a successful first over by Mohammad Shami.

Full and angling into the pads by Mohammad Shami, David Warner flicks this one nicely and wide of square leg. Opens his account with a couple of runs.

Full and swinging away outside off, Priyam Garg allows the ball to swing and drives it along the ground. Gets it through covers, Rashid Khan performs the chase and pulls it back. The batters run three in the process.

On a good length and shaping away outside off, Priyam Garg goes for the drive away from the body and gest beaten on the outside edge.

Length delivery around off, Priyam Garg solidly drives it straight to mid off for a do.

Priyam Garg walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! What a start for Mohammad Shami and Gujarat! Shami begins with a length delivery outside off, a hint of away movement, Philip Salt throws his hands at the ball and picks the bones out of it. However, he picks out David Miller at extra cover to perfection. The home crowd are up on the feet as Delhi lose their first wicket on the very first ball

We are all set to start! The two umpires are making their way to the middle followed by the home team. David Warner and Philip Salt stride out as they are the two openers for Delhi. Mohammad Shami has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Gujarat, says that they were looking to bowl first anyway and adds that he feels chasing is the ideal thing to do. Shares that the talk in the team has been about the intent and reckons it is important to give cushion to the bowlers on a high scoring venue. Mentions that it is about staying calm and humble irrespective of the position in the standings. Ends by informing that they are going with the same team.

David Warner, the skipper of Delhi, says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks a bit dry and they want to put a total on the board and then defend it. Tells that they have some good players and hopefully they showcase their talent in this game. Mentions that he is always positive and they want to play good cricket regardless of the results. Informs Mitchell Marsh is sick and Rilee Rossouw comes in for him and Khaleel Ahmed also comes back in the team after his injury.

Impact Players nominated by Delhi - Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav, Yash Dhull, Pravin Dubey and Abishek Porel.

Delhi (Playing XI) - David Warner (C), Philip Salt (WK), Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw (In for Mitchell Marsh), Priyam Garg, Ripal Patel, Axar Patel, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma.

Impact Players nominated by Gujarat - Shubman Gill, Sai Kishore, KS Bharat, Sai Sudharsan and Shivam Mavi.

Gujarat (Playing XI) - Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya (C), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little.

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of David Warner and Delhi have opted to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT - Nick Knight is pitchside. He says that there might be some rain around. Adds that there is a nice covering of grass but it is a little bit drier. Tells that the average score on this wicket is 175-180. Mentions that the pacers can get some help in the Powerplay but overall it will be good for batting.

On the flip side, Delhi suffered their sixth loss of the season after losing to Hyderabad in their previous encounter. The visitors will heavily rely on their top three, consisting of David Warner, Philip Salt, and Mitchell Marsh. The spin twins Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have been successful in keeping the opposition batters on their toes and will need to be on top of their game against the strong batting unit of Gujarat. The pace department has lacked sharpness, and it is about time the likes of Anrich Nortje and Ishant Sharma step up. Will Delhi produce a massive upset? Let’s find out. Toss and team news coming up shortly...

Having gotten the better of Kolkata in their last outing, Gujarat are on a three-match winning streak and are aiming to make it four wins on the trot. Shubman Gill has been Gujarat’s standout batter, providing solid starts for the team. The explosive duo of Vijay Shankar and David Miller have won matches with their clean hitting and will be required to keep up the good work. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Shami have starred for them in their respective departments and will need to be at their best in this game.

Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Match 44 of the Indian T20 League, 2023, where Gujarat will be hosting Delhi at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is going to be a clash of teams with contrasting fortunes, as Gujarat is currently sitting at the top of the standings with six wins, whereas Delhi is languishing at the bottom with just two wins.

... MATCH DAY ...

We are already midway into the Indian T20 League and the table is slowly starting to shape up. In Match 44, Gujarat will host a struggling Delhi side at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Hardik Pandya's team is living up to the defending champion's tag. Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill are delivering good starts, and the pair will look to milk Delhi's rusty bowling attack. Pandya, Vijay Shankar, and David Miller have all made runs in the middle order, which makes the side confident. They have depth in the batting line-up, and they will expect runs from Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar if needed. Their bowling is one of the best in the tournament with fiery spells from Pandya and Mohammad Shami at the top and Joshua Little, Noor Ahmad, and Rashid Khan squeezing the opposition in the middle overs. Mohit Sharma has also been brilliant with his different variations. They are a well-balanced unit and will fancy a victory here. Delhi, on the other hand, are having a tough season as they have won only two out of eight games and the chances of them qualifying for the playoffs are all but over. Their key players have been out of form and they just couldn't win those crunch moments in matches. However, they have nothing to lose now and will look to play positive cricket which makes them a bit dangerous for others. David Warner and Philip Salt will need to utilise the Powerplay better while we know that Mitchell Marsh only bats one way. The good thing for them is that they have runs under their belt. Manish Pandey needs to take more responsibility in the middle order along with Sarfaraz Khan and they should think about promoting Axar Patel up the order as he has been their best player with his all-round performance. Their bowling has been very inconsistent, as Anrich Nortje and Kuldeep Yadav haven't made that much impact which is a concern. Mukesh Kumar has done well for them and he is a bright spot and Marsh has also contributed with crucial wickets but they will need to perform collectively if they want to defeat this high-flying Gujarat team. Let's see who comes out on top.