Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Gujarat Titans in Match 14 of the IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tonight. With the toss complete, both teams have identified their tactical substitutes under the Impact Player rule, which is expected to play a decisive role as Delhi looks to maintain its unbeaten streak against a struggling Gujarat side. You can follow Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard here.

The decision to bowl first in Delhi is largely influenced by the anticipation of dew in the second innings, which traditionally makes chasing more manageable. Both teams have nominated five substitutes, from which one "Impact Player" can be introduced at any stage to replace a member of the starting XI.

As Delhi Capitals are bowling first, they have started with a bowling-heavy lineup featuring Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, and Lungi Ngidi. Their primary strategy involves utilizing their specialist bowlers to restrict the Titans' total before introducing an extra batter during the run chase.

Delhi Capitals for Impact Subs:

  • Ashutosh Sharma

  • Auqib Nabi Dar

  • Sameer Rizvi

  • Dushmantha Chameera

  • Karun Nair

Having been asked to bat first, the Titans have started with a batting-heavy top six, including Jos Buttler and Glenn Phillips. Prasidh Krishna is the primary candidate to serve as their Impact Player during the second innings. Given Gujarat’s struggle to contain runs in the death overs, bringing in the extra pace and bounce of Krishna could be vital in defending their total.

Gujarat Titans for Impact Subs:

  • Prasidh Krishna

  •  Jason Holder

  • Manav Suthar

  • Jayant Yadav

  • Anuj Rawat

The Arun Jaitley Stadium has transitioned into a batter-friendly venue in recent years, but the short boundaries place immense pressure on bowlers. The captain winning the toss typically opts to chase, as the surface often becomes more predictable as the night progresses.

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