NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar got here out in help of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans within the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter’s intent was proper even when the execution fell brief in a high-pressure end.In a last-ball thriller, Miller’s choice to not take a single with two runs wanted off two balls turned the defining second. Going through Prasidh Krishna, the South African backed himself to complete the sport however missed the ultimate supply. A determined try for a bye ended with Kuldeep Yadav being run out by a pointy direct hit from Jos Buttler, sealing DC’s destiny.“David Miller was backing himself, he had been placing the ball nicely and believed he may end it. You’ll be able to’t fault that intent,” Gavaskar mentioned on JioHotstar. “Ultimately, it additionally got here all the way down to execution. Prasidh Krishna bowled an excellent slower bouncer on the proper top, which made it troublesome. These are very high-quality margins in stress conditions.”ALSO READ: Axar Patel’s gesture towards distraught David Miller wins hearts — watch‘Recreation consciousness turns into essential’Whereas defending Miller’s method, Gavaskar underlined the significance of situational consciousness in crunch moments. Drawing from historical past, he cited Ravi Shastri’s composure within the iconic 1986 tied Check between India and Australia.“That is the place recreation consciousness turns into essential. It jogs my memory of what Ravi Shastri did in that tied Check in opposition to Australia in 1986, taking a single on the proper second to degree the scores,” he mentioned.“On this case, in hindsight, a single might need been the higher possibility, particularly after Kuldeep Yadav managed one earlier,” Gavaskar added, placing a steadiness between backing intent and highlighting the missed alternative.Rashid shines in GT’s first winEarlier, Rashid Khan performed a pivotal function in Gujarat Titans’ slim victory, selecting up three wickets for simply 17 runs to show the sport within the center overs. It marked GT’s first win of the season.Former England batter Kevin Pietersen praised Rashid’s impression however was important of Gujarat’s total bowling effort.“Rashid Khan was excellent… however I don’t assume Gujarat Titans’ bowling as an entire was at its finest. They didn’t shut the sport out significantly nicely,” Pietersen mentioned.