Athiya Shetty Applauds KL Rahul’s Impressive 50 in DC vs GT Clash

KL Rahul returned to form with a rapid half-century as Delhi Capitals chased 211 against Gujarat Titans. His fifty came in 29 balls and drew a warm reaction from the stands.

Athiya Shetty stood and applauded as KL Rahul reached an impressive 50 in the DC vs GT clash. Rahul had managed only one run across his first two IPL 2026 appearances.

Rahul’s innings and celebration

Rahul accelerated the chase with aggressive strokeplay. He celebrated the milestone with a gesture that appeared directed at his wife in the crowd.

Gujarat Titans set a strong total

Gujarat Titans posted 210 for 4 in their 20 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The innings was built on three key half-centuries.

Shubman Gill top-scored with 70 off 45 balls. He hit four boundaries and five sixes and had returned after missing the previous game due to a neck spasm.

Jos Buttler produced a 27-ball 52. His knock included three fours and five towering sixes.

Washington Sundar reached his first IPL fifty. He scored 55 off 32 balls with six boundaries and two sixes.

Partnerships and late-overs scoring

Gill and Washington shared a 104-run stand to dominate the middle overs. Gujarat managed only 58 runs in the final six overs, leaving questions about a bigger total.

Bowling impact for Delhi Capitals

Lungi Ngidi affected the late overs with well-timed slower deliveries. He finished with figures of 1 for 24 in four overs.

Other Capitals bowlers conceded at an economy above eight. The combination still allowed Gujarat to reach a challenging score.

Match context

The fixture was match 14 of IPL 2026 and took place on April 8 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Filmogaz.com reported details with IANS inputs.