Cricket

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill, playing his 100th Indian Premier League (IPL) match, opted to field first against the struggling Delhi Capitals in their IPL encounter on Wednesday. Gill's decision was based on the Titans' impressive bowling attack, which has been a key factor in their success this season.The Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Sumit Kumar and Shai Hope in place of Lalit Yadav and David Warner. The Capitals have been struggling in the tournament, sitting at the eighth spot with just three wins.The Gujarat Titans' batting lineup boasts a formidable top order, with Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, and David Miller forming a solid foundation. The middle order includes Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan, who are known for their power-hitting abilities. The bowling attack is equally impressive, with Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, and Sandeep Warrier providing a variety of options.The Delhi Capitals' batting lineup is led by Prithvi Shaw and Jake Fraser-McGurk, who have been in good form this season. Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, and Axar Patel form the middle order, while Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mukesh Kumar make up the bowling attack.The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. The Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their winning ways, while the Delhi Capitals will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.