Gujarat Titans registered a close one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, but a controversial rule also grabbed headlines in the match. The match was reduced to the last ball when Kuldeep Yadav was run out as Delhi could not reach the target by one run. The decision that denied the run at first was made two balls before the end, with David Miller not opting to take a single and retain strike. This plan did not quite work out, and Delhi eventually lost by one run. But the match witnessed one more decision in the DC innings that grabbed the eye of every cricket fan. Controversial Decision Grabs Headlines The incident occurred in the 10th over of the Delhi innings when Rashid Khan was bowling to Nitish Rana. The ball hit the pads, and the umpire instantly raised his finger, as the batters completed a single. Delhi reviewed the decision, and after careful examination, the third umpire ruled the on-field decision not out, although the run that the batters took on that delivery was not recorded. This happened due to the ball being considered dead as soon as the umpire raised his finger. At 9.2 overs, Nitish Rana completed a single, but the run wasn’t counted because the umpire had initially given him out, even though DRS later overturned the decision in his favour. DC eventually lost the game by 1 run 🙂@ashwinravi99 what do you think of this rule, someone… pic.twitter.com/6RufRJubVa — Sadha (@sadha2525) April 9, 2026 Law 20.1.1.3 states: "The ball is dead immediately on the dismissal of a batter, and from the instant of the event causing the dismissal". Law 20.6 explains that even if the decision is overturned, the ball remains dead. "Once the ball is dead, no revoking of any decision can bring the ball back into play for that delivery." Also Read | Ball went for six, bat slipped in air! Kolkata witnessed fun after Ajinkya Rahane caught offguard against LSG Fans criticize the law The fans on social media were not happy about the law being in place, and mentioned how a boundary in such a match can prove costly. Many users said that even if a wrong decision made by the umpire is later reviewed and corrected, the run still stays with the fielding team. The law in cricket, they said, is responsible for changing the course of matches unfairly. People online quickly picked up on this, and started asking for the law to be reconsidered. Although GT celebrated a win, most discussions were around the particular rule. Small margins matter in T20 cricket, and the fans said this particular rule has made it even more expensive for the losing team.