Shubman Gill has returned to captain the Gujarat Titans as Axar Patel, skipper of the Delhi Capitals, won the toss and chose to bowl first in Match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Delhi Capitals are playing their first evening game at their home ground after consecutive wins, while Gujarat Titans, the IPL 2022 champions, aim to secure their first points. Axar Patel, winning the toss for the third time in a row, confirmed an unchanged playing eleven from their recent victory over the Mumbai Indians.
Gill mentioned that his neck condition has improved significantly after a muscle spasm forced him to miss the match against the Rajasthan Royals, which Gujarat Titans lost by six runs. Gill, comparing the spasm to a previous injury during the Kolkata Test against South Africa, expressed confidence in his team’s performance. He also highlighted the importance of good opening partnerships and solid Power-plays to set competitive totals on the board.
The pitch for the clash is set on number five, with equidistant square boundaries and a 73m straight boundary. Observers noted less grass cover and lighter colors on the pitch, suggesting a potentially dry yet favorable wicket for high-scoring games. The playing XIs for the match include KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, and others for Delhi Capitals, while Gujarat Titans feature Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and a strong bowling lineup.
