Delhi Capitals endure record fourth one-run loss in IPL history as Gujarat Titans snatch thrilling victory

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) hold the unwanted record for the most one-run defeats in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

Having suffered four such heartbreaks, against Chennai Super Kings (2015), Gujarat Lions (2016), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2021), and their most recent came against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL on Wednesday here.

In a nail-biting IPL 2026 clash, the Gujarat Titans edged out the Delhi Capitals by just 1 run. Needing two runs off the final delivery, DC’s David Miller missed Prasidh Krishna’s delivery, and a brilliant direct hit from GT wicket-keeper Jos Buttler ran out Kuldeep Yadav as he attempted a desperate single, sealing a dramatic victory for GT.

Watch it yourself to believe it

A nerve-wrecking finish to a #TATAIPL classic @gujarat_titans fans, you can breathe now

Updates https://t.co/oOdPR1oSeP#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #DCvGT pic.twitter.com/Wh5EQvshqd

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2026

Titans have pulled off several such thrilling victories in IPL history, with some of their narrowest wins coming by razor-thin margins. This was their closest margin against the Capitals by just 1 run, while other tight finishes include a 6-run win over the Mumbai Indians (2024), 7 runs against the Lucknow Super Giants (2023), and an 8-run triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders (2022).

Following this match, DC is standing at fourth spot in the table with two wins and a loss, while GT has come to sixth spot with a win and two losses. DC’s winning start to the season comes to an end.