The IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 8 has become the biggest controversy of the season. Claims of match-fixing in DC’s last over have spread on social media, with fans asking why David Miller refused to take a simple single when he needed just two runs from two balls against GT.
The drama unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Delhi Capitals found themselves in a strong position to chase the target of 211 runs against Gujarat Titans. KL Rahul played a brilliant inning of 92 runs in 52 balls, taking DC to 101 for 1 in the 10th over.
Rashid Khan turned the tables with a double blow
However, Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan turned the game in GT’s favor by dismissing Nitish Rana and red-hot Sameer Rizvi in the same over. This forced David Miller to come in to bat early in the chase, despite the fact that his right hand had already been injured while fielding.
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After only a few balls, the South African batsman appeared to be struggling, writhed in pain and surprisingly retired hurt. Then, DC captain Akshar Patel came in but was out for just 2 runs. Soon after, Tristan Stubbs and Rahul were also sent back to the pavilion, and DC found themselves in a difficult position.
David Miller’s spectacular return revives DC’s hopes
After Delhi sank, Miller returned to bat and the wounded man transformed into a monster. Still DC needed 36 runs from 12 balls. But in the next over, Miller hit two sixes and a four off Mohammed Siraj, while Vipraj Nigam also joined in the hitting as DC scored 23 runs from that over.
Well, the equation then was that DC needed only 13 runs from the last over and the match was in their hands. Vipraj hit a four on the first ball and then Miller hit a strong six. Now only 2 runs were needed from 2 balls and Kuldeep Yadav was at the other end.
Fans cry ‘match fixing’ after Miller refuses to take a single
But then came that moment which shocked everyone. Indeed, Miller refused to take an easy single, which would have tied the match and pushed it into a Super Over had the situation worsened. Fans and commentators were shocked and confused, stunned. Even the players present on the field did not understand what had happened.
On the last ball, Miller missed the ball completely and Kuldeep was run out while trying to steal the bye. Delhi Capitals lost the match which they had almost sealed as GT won by one run. After DC’s defeat against GT, fans flooded social media with furious accusations. Many claimed that Miller’s refusal to take a single was clever match-fixing.
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Here are the reactions:
Hey DC fans look at this, it was clearly a six but the umpire gave a four without any proper explanation. You lost 2 points due to this@IPL @StarSportsIndia @JioHotstar @DelhiCapitals
david miller
Akshar Pate
Subhman Gill
butler
dc vs gt ipl 2026 pic.twitter.com/pAmScAsftD– Tauseef Zaman ❁ (@sifan_2803) 8 April 2026
I am not a big fan of IPL
But still curious…why didn’t you do it #davidmiller Run for that single at 19.5?#darvas 🥸 pic.twitter.com/m0GPIs9HzS
– Darvas Box Trader (@darvasboxtrader) 9 April 2026
It would not be an exaggeration to call Miller bran or unlucky.
David Miller is a match fixer. I can’t believe what he did. This doesn’t just happen. His body language showed that whatever he did was intentional. #davidmiller #matchfixing #IPL2026 #DCvsGTLive– Raja Babu 👑 (@driveovercovers) 8 April 2026
Why did Miller not take a single run at 19.5??!! #DCvGT #IPL2026
– Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 8 April 2026
I am unable to understand why David Miller refused to give a single to Kuldeep Yadav when there was an easy opportunity to end the match.
When DC needed 2 runs off 2 balls, he went for the glory shot and DC lost by 1 run. pic.twitter.com/QXrHzzY38C
– Sonu (@cricket_live247) 9 April 2026
Has match fixing taken place in DCvGT IPL match?
19.5 balls – David Miller had a chance to tie the match with a single but he refused.
19.6 balls – David Miller did not touch the ball with his bat.
GT vs DC won by 1 runpic.twitter.com/2fY03jms2g
– Dilkesh (@Dilkesh1807) 8 April 2026
@JioHotstar @StarSportsIndia Do you have any reaction video of the 18.2 ball bowled by Siraj to Miller which goes for 4 runs.
We haven’t seen it on live television.#GTvsDC #IPL #matchfixing– Unreserved Category – Rajput ⚔️ (@Mohit_Jadon_) 8 April 2026
blatant match fixing between #Gujarati And #DelhiCapitals
Miller denied the single.#matchfixing #IPL
– Unreserved Category – Rajput ⚔️ (@Mohit_Jadon_) 8 April 2026
