Final result
Delhi Capitals won by 5 runs
Player of the match: Mohammed Shami
Result · Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · DC 3–5 GTVenue par · 206Chase success · 53%POTM · Mohammed Shami
Match preview & overview
Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans by 5 runs
Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Titans by 5 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 2 May 2023, in a match that was far closer than the modest scores suggested. Delhi posted 130/8 after winning the toss and choosing to bat, a total that looked precarious on a ground with an average first-innings score of 206 across 95 matches. Gujarat's chase never quite gathered momentum and they finished on 125/6. Mohammed Shami took the Player of the Match award for his bowling, particularly in the closing overs where the match was decided.
The result keeps Delhi's season alive, though their form coming in was mixed: three wins and three losses from their previous five games. Gujarat, by contrast, had won four of their last five fixtures and arrived as favourites by most assessments. On the night, Delhi's bowlers outperformed their batting counterparts.
Gujarat lead the overall head-to-head 5-3 from 8 meetings, so for Delhi this was a meaningful win against a side that has held the upper hand in the rivalry.
Pitch report & venue insights
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — 95-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
95
T20 matches hosted
206
Avg 1st-innings score
196
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
63%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Gujarat Titans lead the series 5–3 from 8 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Delhi Capitals
Gujarat Titans8
Total meetings
0
No results
8
In last 8
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
A powerplay collapse that nearly cost Delhi the match
Delhi Capitals lost 5 wickets for just 28 runs in the powerplay, leaving the middle order to rescue the innings. Fifty runs from just 1 wicket in overs 7-15 steadied things, and a remarkable 52 from the final phase got them to 130/8. On a ground where the average first-innings score is 206, posting 130 was always going to require something special from the bowlers.
Angle 02
Gujarat's chase mirrored Delhi's own batting struggles
Angle 03
Mohammed Shami's death bowling proved decisive
Angle 04
A venue that usually produces much higher scores
Angle 05
Gujarat lead the head-to-head but Delhi took this one
Key players
Players who decided it
Gujarat Titans
Mohammed Shami
Delhi Capitals
R Ashwin
Delhi Capitals
AR Patel
Delhi Capitals
R Dravid
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- With both powerplays producing five and three wickets respectively, top-wicket-taker markets could be more relevant than first-innings total lines at this venue.
- The ground's chase success rate of 53 per cent is close to even, so the toss decision may carry more weight than the outright result market suggests.
- Ahmedabad's average death-overs score of 38 contrasts with the 52 and 46 posted in this match, so over/under lines on phase-specific scoring are worth tracking closely.
- Player of the Match markets at low-scoring grounds often favour bowlers over batters. Shami's award here reinforces that pattern.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans
Who won the Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans IPL match on 2 May 2023?
Delhi Capitals won by 5 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Delhi posted 130/8 batting first, and Gujarat Titans fell short on 125/6 in their chase.
Who was Player of the Match in Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on 2 May 2023?
Mohammed Shami won the Player of the Match award. His bowling in the death overs was central to Delhi's 5-run victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans?
Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 5-3 across 8 IPL meetings, with no no-results. Gujarat have won three of the last five encounters between the sides.
Where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for exact kick-off times in BST.
What did the toss winner do in this match?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bat first. At Narendra Modi Stadium, 60 per cent of toss-winners elect to field, so Delhi's decision to bat went against the prevailing trend at the venue.
How did both teams perform in the powerplay?
Both sides struggled early. Delhi Capitals scored just 28 runs and lost 5 wickets in the first six overs, while Gujarat Titans managed 31 runs but lost 3 wickets in their powerplay chase. The ground's average powerplay score is 43 runs, so both innings started well below par.
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Photo credits (4)
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Axar Patel — photo by Anand Anil, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Rahul Dravid — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source