46th Day, 62nd Match, GT vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2023
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Despite boasting a formidable batting line-up, Gujarat Titans' top order struggled to find their rhythm.
Day 46, Match 62, GT vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2023
BADSHAHBOOK: In the match between the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shubman Gill stole the spotlight by notching his maiden century in the IPL. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad fought back gallantly, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar's remarkable five-wicket haul in the death overs, which limited the Gujarat Titans to a total of 188/9. Gill's exceptional innings of 101 and Bhuvneshwar's brilliant bowling figures of 5/30 were the standout performances of the match.
Gill combined forces with Sai Sudharsan to forge a remarkable partnership that added a century to the Gujarat Titans' tally. Initially, the GT team was cruising at 147/0, but after Sudharsan's departure, they began losing wickets at regular intervals.
Gill notched his fifth half-century of the season in a mere 22 deliveries, showcasing his impressive form. Despite the early dismissal of Wriddhiman Saha, Gill led a magnificent response, propelling the defending champions to a rapid 50 runs in just 4 overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya would have made as well.
With the IPL 2023 playoffs looming ahead and no team having secured a spot yet, each match holds significant importance. Gujarat Titans, determined to secure a place in the knockout stage, faced Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Gujarat had a chance to secure their playoff berth, but a loss against the Mumbai Indians shattered their hopes. However, a victory against the Sunrisers would make GT the first team to qualify for the next round.
Gujarat Titans currently lead the table and have demonstrated their ability to quickly learn from their mistakes.
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"We were not at our best as a team. Our bowling lacked intensity, and our plans were unclear, resulting in poor execution," expressed skipper Hardik Pandya following their fourth defeat in 12 games.
Despite boasting a formidable batting line-up, Gujarat Titans' top order struggled to find their rhythm. Rashid Khan played a remarkable innings at number 8, but it fell short of propelling the Titans to victory. Rashid also shone with the ball, delivering his best performance of the season.
Mohammed Shami, renowned for his skilful bowling, had an off day, but his team will rely on him to conjure up magic with the new ball. Mohit Sharma, who previously operated in the middle and death overs, was entrusted with the new ball against Mumbai, but the decision did not yield positive results. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants despite being in a winning position.
Rahul Tripathi and skipper Aiden Markram are yet to make a significant impact, with Tripathi accumulating a total of 199 runs in 11 games at a below-par strike rate of 129.14. However, Abdul Samad has emerged as a bright spot for the team, finally showcasing his potential after years of promise.
GT vs SRH Full Squad
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Alzarri Joseph, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Odean Smith, Noor Ahmad, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, KS Bharat, Yash Dayal, Mohit Sharma, Pradeep Sangwan, Josh Little, Jayant Yadav, Darshan Nalkande, R Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Matthew Wade
SunRisers Hyderabad: Aiden Markram, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kartik Tyagi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mayank Markande, Sanvir Singh, Akeal Hosein, Umran Malik, Mayank Dagar, Samarth Vyas, Upendra Yadav, Vivrant Sharma, Adil Rashid, Marco Jansen, Harry Brook
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