Shubman Gill scored 67 runs within the chase for Gujarat Titans (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
While it was Rahul Tewatia who as soon as once more hit the successful runs for Gujarat Titans towards Punjab Kings
Talented Shubman Gill and comeback man Mohit Sharma helped Gujarat Titans outclass Punjab Kings at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Thursday. It was a scientific efficiency from the defending champions as they beat Shikhar Dhawan’s PBKS by 6 wickets with a ball to spare. Chasing a reasonable goal of 154, Gill arrange the inspiration of the victory with a smart 67-run knock. The 23-year-old opener knew there wasn’t a lot stress of the required run price as he didn’t take any danger throughout his knock and stored hitting boundaries at common intervals. He hit 7 fours and a six in his 49-ball keep within the center. While it was Rahul Tewatia who as soon as once more hit the successful runs for the aspect as Titans moved as much as the third spot on IPL 2023 factors desk.
Earlier, Mohit made a sensational comeback in Indian Premier League as he claimed two wickets in his first recreation for Gujarat Titans. He was the decide of the bowlers for the Titans with bowling figures of two/18 in 4 overs. He was enjoying in IPL after lacking the final two seasons and claimed the wicket of Jitesh Sharma in his second over whereas all-rounder Sam Curran turned his sufferer within the final over of his spell. Punjab Kings had been restricted to 153/8 in 20 overs.
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In reply, the defending champions began the chase on a excessive with a 48-run partnership for the primary wicket. Wicketkeeper batter Wriddhiman Saha as soon as once more scored some early boundaries within the innings to permit Gill to get set within the center. Saha was dismissed by Kagiso Rabada who was enjoying his first match of the season. He scored 30 runs off 19 balls which was laced with 5 fours.
While Sai Sudharsan struggled to get going and was dismissed for 19 off 20 balls. The southpaw hit a few boundaries however his strike price remained beneath 6.
Skipper Hardik Pandya additionally failed to attain large with the bat as soon as once more and was dismissed for 8 by Harpreet Brar.
David Miller joined Gill’s arms and took the workforce over the road in a vital conflict. The duo shared a 42-run stand earlier than Gill was castled by Sam Curran within the remaining over. Miller scored unbeaten 17 runs off 18 balls however it was Tewatia who as soon as once more made a large impression along with his 2-ball 5 as he hit the match-winning boundary.
Sent into bat after the coin landed in favour of the returning Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya, PBKS misplaced Prabhsimran Singh within the second ball of the over when his tried flick off a size ball from Mohammed Shami went straight to Rashid Khan at quick midwicket. The PBKS opener did not open his account. Matthew Short was the best scorer for his aspect and hit a worthwhile 36.
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It was a uncommon batting failure for skipper Dhawan as he was dismissed for 8. Meanwhile, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Sam Curran obtained begins however they did not convert them into large scores as the dot balls put added stress on them and so they had been dismissed for 20 off 26 and 22 off 22 deliveries respectively.
Shahrukh Khan gave a much-needed push to the aspect with a 9-ball 22 which helped Punjab put up a preventing complete.
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