In one of the most attractive finishes IPL 2026former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra sharply criticized David Miller for a crucial call during Delhi Capitals (DC) a narrow runaway defeat Gujarat Titans (GT). Chopra cited Miller’s refusal to take a single off the penultimate ball of the final over, despite a chance to level the score, as the moment that ultimately cost DC the match.
A decided thriller with fine edges
In a high-scoring contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Gujarat Titans set up a tough chase for DC, posting a total of 210+. In reply, Delhi fought back valiantly, finishing on 209/8 – a dramatic final score of just one run.
With two runs needed off the last two deliveries, the game remained in the balance. Strikes with Miller, one of DC’s most experienced finishers Kuldeep Yadav at the non-striker’s end. There was a single in the fifth ball which would seal the match and give the strike to Kuldeep for the final delivery. However, Miller chose to stay on strike, which drew widespread attention.
Aakash Chopra questions David Miller’s tactics in the finale
Speaking on her YouTube channel, Chopra expressed confusion over Miller’s conflicting decisions in the final stages. He emphasized how Miller had previously allowed Vipraj Nigam Taking a single on the last ball of the 19th over and thereby getting the strike away from him at the start of the last ball.
“When two runs were required from two balls and a single was required for David Miller, he gave it up and I think you gave it up now, but you allowed Vipraj to get off the last ball of the previous ball. When two runs were required from the last ball, you ran out and Buttler hit a direct hit from behind. Chopra said.
Chopra pointed out that bowling ended in the final Prasidh Krishnaa had moments of weakness, including a boundary and a powerful six – the pacer held his nerve in the last two deliveries to seal the game for GT.
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Gujarat Titans won a thriller
The match reached its climax in the last ball, with DC still needing two runs. Miller tried to end the play himself but was unable to make contact. In the chaos that followed, Kuldeep tried desperately to say goodbye, but ended up with a sharp piece of work. If Buttler behind the stumps. The moment sealed a thrilling one-run victory for Gujarat Titans and destroyed Delhi Capitals from what could have been.
