IPL 2026: Axar Patel’s gesture towards distraught David Miller wins hearts — watch
Delhi Capitals faced a crushing one-run loss to Gujarat Titans after David Miller's valiant effort. Despite a dramatic chase, a crucial decision on the penultimate ball led to defeat. However, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel's empathetic gesture towards a dejected David Miller stole the spotlight, showcasing sportsmanship amidst intense competition.
NEW DELHI: “What was David Miller thinking? ” “Why didn’t he run? ” Those questions will dominate conversations after Delhi Capitals suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
But beyond the drama and debate, it was Axar Patel’s touching post-match gesture that truly stood out. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, Miller endured a whirlwind night that ended in agony. The South African nearly pulled off one of the great heists, smashing an unbeaten 41 off just 20 balls to drag DC back from the brink.
With 2 needed off 2 balls, victory seemed within reach. Then came the moment that changed everything. Facing Prasidh Krishna, Miller declined a single off the penultimate delivery, backing himself to finish the game with a boundary.
But Krishna outfoxed him with a slower bouncer on the final ball. In desperation, Miller and Kuldeep Yadav attempted a bye, only for Jos Buttler to produce a direct hit and seal a dramatic win for Gujarat. DC finished at 209/8, one run short of the 210 total by GT.