DC vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: The early stages of IPL 2026 have already underlined a familiar but often overlooked truth: matches are often decided in the middle overs. This phase has been a strong one for Delhi Capitals.

This has been a big weakness for Gujarat Titans. Delhi’s campaign has been defined by resilience. In their opening game, they were reduced to 26 for 4 while chasing a modest target, but a surprise turnaround was scripted.

Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70 and Tristan Stubbs’ steady support turned the match. The script repeated itself in the next game, where Rizvi once again saved the innings by scoring 90, leading Delhi to another successful chase. Gujarat Titans have had the opposite experience.

Their top order has worked hard building a strong foundation. However, the momentum has stalled as the middle overs begin.

Against Punjab, a solid start went in vain as the middle order failed to accelerate. The same pattern was repeated against Rajasthan, where a promising chase unraveled after a strong opening stand. This trend is not new.

Gujarat’s middle-order has been struggling for consistency due to low averages and lack of impressive contributions from last season. Now the pressure on players like Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan to move forward has completely changed. There are other stories too.

Gujarat could be boosted by the return of Shubman Gill, while Delhi will hope for more from their top order including KL Rahul and Nitish Rana. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada’s form with the ball is under scrutiny, especially his effectiveness in the death overs.

With Delhi expecting a high-scoring surface, the match could once again come down to one where the middle-order maintains its dominance.