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Gujarat Titans in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday were in complete control for most of the first innings, delivering a disciplined bowling performance that kept the scoring rate in check and denied LSG batters any real momentum through the middle-overs.
However, what looked like a below-par total began to shift in the final overs as LSG’s lower order found timely boundaries. The innings, which seemed unlikely to cross 150 at one stage, gathered late momentum and turned into a competitive total.
Amid this late surge, a dramatic dugout moment involving coach Ashish Nehra also caught attention, briefly reflecting Gujarat Titans’ frustration as runs leaked. LSG eventually finished strongly at 164, setting up a much tighter contest than anticipated earlier in Lucknow.
Ashish Nehra’s Animated Dugout Moment Goes Viral
When Gujarat Titans were going for runs towards the end of LSG’s batting a defining off-field moment came in the final over when cameras captured Ashish Nehra in an animated and angry exchange in the dugout. The Gujarat Titans coach appeared visibly frustrated as his bowlers leaked runs at a crucial juncture of the innings.
In a dramatic and somewhat humorous scene, Nehra was seen passing urgent instructions through benched pacer Kulwant Khejroliya. His expressive gestures and intense reactions quickly caught fans’ attention, with the clip spreading rapidly across social media platforms.
Interestingly, the moment gained even more traction when Gujarat Titans picked up a wicket on the very next delivery. George Linde, who was striking crucial boundaries, was dismissed, adding a layer of intrigue to Nehra’s animated intervention and highlighting his sharp tactical instincts under pressure.
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Gujarat Titans Dominate, But Death Overs Shift Momentum
Gujarat Titans, after electing to bowl first in Lucknow, showcased control with the ball for the majority of the innings, maintaining pressure through consistent breakthroughs. After the powerplay, they tightened the screws, ensuring no LSG batter could settle.
At the 17-over mark, Lucknow Super Giants were struggling at 120 for 6, having lost their recognized finishers. With Mukul Choudhary, the last designated batter, dismissed, the responsibility fell on debutant George Linde, who had come in as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga.
Linde, alongside Mohammed Shami, turned the tide with an aggressive late assault. Gujarat Titans’ death bowling faltered under pressure, conceding 44 runs in the last three overs, allowing Lucknow Super Giants to post a competitive 164 despite earlier struggles.
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Ashish Nehra’s Intensity Meets Comfortable Gujarat Titans Chase
Despite conceding more runs than they would have ideally expected, Gujarat Titans remain firmly in control of the chase against Lucknow Super Giants, with the target still looking well within reach given their strong start.
At the time of writing, Jos Buttler is the charge after skipper Shubman Gill also laid the foundation with a composed half-century and completed his 4000 IPL runs, guiding Gujarat Titans to 130 for 2 at the end of 15 overs. With just 35 runs needed off 30 balls, the equation heavily favors the visitors.
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