Thanks to the explosive batting of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan and Washington Sundar, Gujarat Titans made their highest score of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals. Gujarat Titans, who came to bat first after losing the toss at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur, scored 229 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. 21 runs were scored in the last over. Earlier this season, Gujarat’s highest score was 210 runs. Now Rajasthan Royals have a huge target of 230 runs.

For Gujarat, captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant inning of 84 runs in 44 balls. 9 fours and 3 sixes came from his bat. Whereas Sai Sudarshan scored 55 runs in 36 balls with the help of 6 fours and two sixes. Both of them made a brilliant partnership of 118 runs for the first wicket. In the end Washington Sundar returned unbeaten on 37 runs in 20 balls. He hit 2 fours and 3 sixes.

For Gujarat, Sai Sudarshan scored 55, Shubman Gill scored 84, Jos Buttler scored 13* in 10 balls, Washington Sundar scored 37* in 20 balls, Jason Holder scored 07* in 07 balls and Rahul Tewatia scored 14* in 04 balls. Brijesh Sharma took two wickets for Rajasthan. Apart from this, Ravindra Jadeja and Yash Raj Punja got one wicket each.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan created history

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan have created history as the opening pair of Gujarat Titans. Gill-Sudarshan have become the ‘number-1’ pair from Gujarat Titans in terms of highest century partnership for the opening wicket in IPL. This pair has jointly reached the top in terms of maximum number of century partnerships as an opening pair by any team. Before this, the pair of David Warner-Shikhar Dhawan and Abhishek Sharma-Travis Head had made century partnerships 6-6 times as openers for Sunrisers Hyderabad. In this list, David Warner-Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Faf du Plessis-Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) are jointly at second place with 5-5 partnerships.

IPL 2026 DC vs GT Match 14 1st Innings Highlights: In the 14th league match of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans, batting first, scored 210 runs on the board at the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. In the match being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, captain Shabhman Gill played the biggest innings for Gujarat, scoring 70 runs in 45 balls with the help of 4 fours and 5 sixes. Mukesh Kumar took maximum 2 wickets for Delhi.

Apart from Gill, Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar also played half-century innings for Gujarat. Sundar scored 55 runs in 32 balls with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes. Butler scored 52 runs in 27 balls with the help of 3 fours and 5 sixes. In this match, Butler also touched the figure of 600 sixes in his T20 career.

Bad start for Gujarat

In the match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bowl. Gujarat had a bad start when they came to bat first. The team lost the first wicket at the score of just 19 runs in 2.1 overs. The first wicket fell of Sai Sudarshan, who played an inning of 12 runs.

Butler’s explosive innings did wonders

After the early fall of the first wicket, Jos Buttler along with captain Shubman Gill made a partnership of 60 runs in 32 balls for the second wicket. In this, Butler scored 57 runs, whereas Gill had only 07 runs. This partnership ended with the wicket of Butler. Gujarat got its second blow at 79 runs in 7.3 overs.

Then for the third wicket, captain Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar made a partnership of 104 runs in 59 balls and helped the team reach a big total. This partnership happened with the wicket of Captain Gill. Gujarat’s third wicket was taken at the score of 183 runs in 17.3 overs.

After this, Washington Sundar along with Glenn Phillips made a partnership of 22 runs in 12 balls for the fourth wicket, which ended with Sundar’s wicket. This was the fourth wicket of Gujarat, which fell at 205 runs in 19.3 overs. Then finally Glenn Phillips and Rahul Tewatia made an unbeaten partnership of 5 runs in 3 balls for the fifth wicket. Philipp scored 14* runs and Tewatia scored 1* run.

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Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Match Highlights: Gujarat Titans have defeated Delhi Capitals by 1 run. Delhi had to score 2 runs in the last 2 balls to win, but Prasidh Krishna defended 2 runs and gave Gujarat a thrilling victory. With this the victory chariot of Delhi has stopped. David Miller had almost turned the entire match in the last 2 overs, but Miller did not score two runs on the last 2 balls.

2 runs not scored in last 2 balls

In the last over, Delhi Capitals had to score 13 runs to win and the bowler in front was Prasidh Krishna. Vipraj Nigam was out on the second ball of the over, but David Miller again turned the match towards Delhi by hitting a six on the fourth ball of the over.

The circumstances were such that Delhi had to score 2 runs in the last 2 balls to win. Miller could not hit a big shot on the fifth ball, but he did not take a single run either. In such a situation, Delhi now had to score 2 runs in one ball to win. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower short ball, which David Miller could not connect with the bat. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler made a throw and ran out Kuldeep Yadav. In this way Gujarat won by one run on the last ball.

4 half-centuries scored in the match

In the match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first. When Gujarat team came to bat first, captain Shubman Gill scored 70 runs in 45 balls. Apart from them, Jos Buttler scored 52 (27) and Washington Sundar scored 55 (32). Thanks to these three half-century innings, Gujarat team reached the score of 210.

When Delhi came to chase the big target, Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul had sent Gujarat on the backfoot by making a partnership of 76 runs for the first wicket. Nissanka scored 41 runs. This time Sameer Rizvi could not even open the account, while Nitish Rana once again flopped. But KL Rahul played an inning of 92 runs in 52 balls, this was his fourth half-century of the match. David Miller definitely boosted Delhi’s hopes by scoring 41 runs in 20 balls, but could not ensure the victory of his team.

Most Ducks In IND vs NZ: The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is now just a step away. On Sunday, March 8, the teams of India and New Zealand will face each other for the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Before the match, many interesting statistics related to both the teams are coming out. One of these figures is of those players who have been out on zero the most number of times in India vs New Zealand T20 matches.

mark chapman

New Zealand all-rounder Mark Chapman tops this list. Chapman has played 11 T20 matches against India between 2021 and 2026 and during this period he has returned to the pavilion 3 times without opening the account. Although he also has 200 runs in his name and his best score is 63, but in terms of ducks he is at the forefront of this list.

James Neesham

New Zealand’s all-rounder James Neesham is also included in this list. Neesham played 4 innings in 5 matches against India and was out on zero twice. During this period, only 6 runs came from his bat, which makes it clear that he has not got much success against the Indian bowlers.

washington beautiful

Talking about Indian players, all-rounder Washington Sundar is also in this list. Sundar played 4 innings in 6 matches against New Zealand and was out for a duck twice. However, he also has a half-century in his name and has scored 60 runs.

Abhishek Sharma

Young batsman Abhishek Sharma is also included in this list. In the 5 matches played in 2026, he has been out on zero twice. Despite this, his performance has been quite impressive. He has scored 182 runs and his strike rate has been more than 249, which shows his aggressive batting. However, his bat has remained calm so far in the World Cup.

tom bruce

The name of New Zealand batsman Tom Bruce also appears in this list. He has suffered a duck twice in 5 matches against India and has scored a total of 32 runs. His highest score has been 18 runs.

These figures may be interesting before the finals, but in the title match any player can change the whole story with one good innings. Now it has to be seen which player shines and who comes under pressure in this big match to be held in Ahmedabad.

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The Indian cricket team is on the verge of being out of the 2026 T20 World Cup. On the basis of the remaining matches, speculation has started that West Indies and South Africa will make it to the last-4 from Team India’s group. Talking about the points table, West Indies and South Africa seem to be in a much better position for the semi-finals than India. But who brought Team India to this situation, one of them is the name of batsman Tilak Verma.

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma has played the biggest role in bringing Team India to this stage. When the team does not get a good start, then where will the rest of the batsmen get the confidence to score big. Only 15 runs in 4 innings of T20 World Cup, which also includes a hat-trick of being out on ‘zero’. Abhishek not getting a good start has also proved to be a major reason for Team India coming into this situation.

Tilak Verma

This is the same Tilak Verma, who led India to victory by playing a fighting inning of 69 runs in the final of Asia Cup 2025. Now his strike rate in the 2026 T20 World Cup is around 119, he has scored only 107 runs in five innings, in which not a single half-century or century has come. If Abhishek was not able to do so, Tilak should have taken the responsibility, he has proved unsuccessful in this role also. Tilak’s average in this World Cup has been only 21.40.

washington beautiful

Washington Sundar got the opportunity to play the first match of Super-8 after coming back from injury. Team India management must have given him a chance with confidence in a big match like Super-8, which he could not capitalize on at all. Vice-captain Akshar Patel was sitting outside, so Sundar came to bat at number 5 and could score only 11 runs, while not taking a single wicket in the bowling.

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After the 76-run defeat against South Africa in the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, questions are being raised on the decisions of the Indian team management. Especially the decision of not including Akshar Patel in the playing eleven has now become a big topic of discussion. India’s experienced batsman Ajinkya Rahane has openly expressed his displeasure on this entire matter.

Questions raised on keeping Akshar Patel out

In this important match of Super 8, the team management gave a chance to Washington Sundar in place of Akshar Patel. However, this strategy did not seem to be successful on the field. Sundar bowled only two overs and could not take any wicket. Even in batting, he could not contribute much to the team.

Akshar Patel has been playing an important role for the team with both ball and bat for some time now. Despite this, the decision to put him on the bench in this big match has surprised many cricket experts.

Rahane raised questions

While talking to Cricbuzz, Rahane said that he did not understand why Akshar was not played. He clearly said that Washington Sundar is an excellent player and no one has any problem with him, but Akshar Patel has consistently performed well for the team in different situations.

Rahane taunted and said, “Sometimes trying to be too smart in selection becomes a burden on the team itself. Seeing more left-handers in the South African team, you gave a chance to Sundar, but he bowled only two overs.”

He further said that there is no rule that off-spinners will always prove to be effective against left-handed batsmen only. Akshar Patel’s record himself against left-handers has been quite good. He also reminded that South African spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled brilliantly in the same match. Rahane believes that a quality player must be included in the team, who has previously won matches for you in difficult situations and Akshar Patel is such a player.

The decisions of the captain and bowlers are also under question.

During the match, captain Suryakumar Yadav did not call Sundar to bowl after the powerplay. In their place, trust was placed on Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty, who definitely took early wickets, but could not save the team from defeat.

Now after this defeat, the debate regarding the selection and strategy of Team India has intensified. All eyes are on whether the team management changes its decisions in the upcoming matches or not.

The 76-run defeat by South Africa in the Super-8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has raised questions on the preparations of the Indian team. After this match played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the pressure on the team management to change the playing eleven has increased. There is competition ahead against strong teams like Zimbabwe and West Indies, hence there is less scope left for experimentation.

The biggest question on the opening pair

India’s start in this tournament has been consistently weak. The run pace in the powerplay was slow and wickets also fell quickly. The current opening pair has not been able to live up to expectations. In such a situation, the discussion about change has intensified.

There is talk of giving another chance to Sanju Samson, who has performed well as an opener in T20. His arrival can bring balance in the batting order. If he is sent up along with Abhishek Sharma, the team can get a fast start.

Changes possible in middle order also

There is a lack of stability at numbers three and four also. Young batsman Tilak Verma got opportunities, but he has not been successful in fulfilling the responsibility in big matches. In such a situation, the team management can make changes keeping in mind the experience and form. Due to which Ishan Kishan can be sent to bat at number 3. Some experts believe that it is important to focus on right-left hand combination in the top order, so that the strategy of off-spinners can be broken.

Also keep an eye on the bowling combination

The bowlers have also disappointed against South Africa. The failure to stop runs in the death overs was clearly visible. In such a situation, there is talk of including Kuldeep Yadav as an additional spin option. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj may also get a chance to strengthen his fast bowling. At the same time, the return of Akshar Patel in place of Washington Sundar as an all-round option can also give balance to the team.

Now there is no room for error

Every match in Super-8 is like a knockout. If Team India has to remain in the race for the semi-finals, then tough decisions will have to be taken. It is necessary to change not only the players but also the strategy.

T20 WC 2026 IND vs SA: The Indian team had to face a big defeat against South Africa in the Super-8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. In this match played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Team India appeared to be under complete pressure. Batting first, South Africa put a score of 187 runs on the board despite the challenging conditions. In reply, the Indian team was all out for just 111 runs and lost the match by 76 runs.

After this defeat, many questions are being raised on the performance of Team India. Especially the performance of five players was disappointing, from whom the team had high expectations.

Abhishek Sharma’s bad start

Young opener Abhishek Sharma tried to make an aggressive start in this match, but his confidence was not the same as before. He scored 15 runs in 12 balls, but failed to play a big innings. The pressure on the team increased due to many dot balls being played during the innings.

Varun Chakraborty’s expensive spell

Spinner Varun Chakraborty was expected to change the course of the match by taking wickets in the middle overs, but he gave away 45 runs in four overs. After the initial setbacks, there was an opportunity to put pressure on South Africa, which India could not capitalize on.

Tilak Verma’s struggle continues

The poor form of middle order batsman Tilak Verma continued in this match as well. He was out after scoring just one run. The team’s middle order became weak due to their early wicket fall.

Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance pales

All-rounder Hardik Pandya could not make an impact with both ball and bat. In bowling, he gave 45 runs in four overs, which included 20 runs in the last over. Even while batting, he could score only 18 runs.

Washington did not look beautiful but was ineffective.

Washington Sundar, who was included in the playing eleven, could not make much impact in bowling. He gave 17 runs in two overs and was out after scoring 11 runs while batting.

After this defeat, the pressure has increased on the Indian team to perform better in the next Super-8 matches. Now the team will have to quickly work on its weaknesses to make a comeback.

Abhishek Sharma Not Dropped From Team India Playing XI: India will face South Africa in the Super-8 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 today i.e. on 22nd February. Before this high-voltage match to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, discussions are intense regarding the playing eleven of Team India. The Indian team has not lost a single match so far in the entire tournament. There may be a change in India’s playing eleven in the Super-8 match against South Africa today.

Abhishek Sharma will not be dropped from Team India’s playing 11

Till now, T20 World Cup 2026 has been no less than a nightmare for Team India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma. In this tournament, he has scored three consecutive ducks in the last three matches, but he will not be dropped from the team. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has given clear indications of this even before the match. In such a situation, Abhishek will be seen opening with Ishan Kishan against South Africa, while Tilak Verma will come to bat at number 3 and a lot of runs will be expected from him in this important match.

Middle order and bowling line up against South Africa

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav himself will handle the number-4 position against South Africa, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dubey will play the role of all-rounders. The bowling will be in the hands of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel is expected to be paired with Varun Chakraborty in the spin department.

Akshar Patel will enter Team India in place of Washington Sundar!

A change is almost visible in the bowling department of the Indian team. There is every possibility of Akshar Patel returning to the playing eleven. Axar was rested in the last match, but his record on Ahmedabad pitches and home ground experience may give him priority in place of Washington Sundar.

Team India’s probable playing 11 against South Africa:

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.

Team India Playing 11 Players: The Super-8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup is starting from 21st February. All the 8 teams going to the next stage have been divided into 2 groups of four each. If we look at Team India, it had topped the group stage by winning all four of its matches. Team India is obviously doing well under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, but associate teams like USA and Netherlands left no stone unturned in exposing Indian bowling.

If we assess the group stage, everyone from Ishan Kishan to Varun Chakraborty and captain Suryakumar Yadav have also performed well. But some players have not been able to live up to the expectations. Know here which 3 players can be out of Super-8 on the basis of performance.

These 3 players may be dropped

Abhishek Sharma

In the year 2025, Abhishek Sharma had scored 859 runs. How can it suddenly happen that the same batsman could not even open his account in the first 3 innings of T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek Sharma has scored a hat-trick of getting out at 0 in the World Cup. The challenge of Super-8 will be much tougher than the group stage. Before Abhishek’s poor form comes in the way of Team India’s hopes of winning the World Cup, it is possible that he may be dropped from the playing eleven.

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh played all four matches in the group stage. In the match against USA, he was able to score only 6 runs in 14 balls. After that he has faced 6, 4 and 4 balls in three innings. Mostly he has got the responsibility of number 7, but with the arrival of Washington Sundar, Rinku’s card may be cut from the playing eleven. Rinku has not got to play much ball, hence has not been able to leave much impact. But Washington Sundar can also play a similar role in batting, whose arrival also opens up an option for bowling.

Arshdeep Singh

Whether Arshdeep Singh plays or plays again may depend on the condition of the pitch. In the match against Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Team India had kept Arshdeep out and played an additional spinner Kuldeep Yadav. It is clear from the matches played so far that Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are playing the role of 2 main pacers. India’s first Super 8 match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but the second will be played in Chennai, where the spinners get help. It would not be surprising if the Indian team management sidelines Arshdeep to field an additional spinner.