So, it's a special moment for the Gujarat Titans as they a win in their 50th IPL game. A complete performance from start to finish, outplaying the Rajasthan Royals in every department and sealing a thumping victory at home. With this win, GT surge to the top of the Points Table.
The action doesnβt stop here as we are all set for a high-voltage clash tomorrow! The Chinnaswamy Stadium will be buzzing as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Delhi Capitals in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide & Ninaad Dixit who, along with scorers/analysts Paras Yadav and Manish Bishnoi and statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYEπ
B Sai Sudharsan (Player of the Match): "I mean IPL is that kind of a tournament where you need momentum at the start. I'm grateful for that. It's always a joy to contribute to the team and get the win.
At the start, the wicket was seaming. I took my time. I took the game deep after the powerplay. We wanted to have wickets in hand and it worked very well.
The awareness is more. We are more clear on what we have to do. If we lose wickets, the set batter has to play till the end. We also have strong hitters coming after us. If we give them the platform, they can score big in the last 5 overs.
I always try and see what I can do better. I try to improve my awareness and skills. I just write it down what I want to improve. I'm also working on my basics in the last few years which is working for me nicely."
Player of the Match: B Sai Sudharsan
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans Captain): "Good total first up on the board. It wasn't easy in the first 3-4 overs. Sai and Jos Buttler were tremendous. We will take 220 on any day of the week. The way we have been bowling spin is very clinical. Our fast bowlers are doing a tremendous job.
Everyone is chipping in. If you are having difficulties in choosing the player of the match, that's a good problem to have, and that's been our hallmark as a team. Everyone contributes and chips in. Good for us.
[On the bowlers] Very pleased. When you have got bowlers like we have in our team, the captaincy becomes quite easy. Especially the form that all of our fast bowlers are in makes my job very easy. Whosoever I bring in there is just happy to take wickets and contribute.
Everyone is very nice. We have got Ishi bhai (Ishant Sharma), who has played over 100 Test matches, but everyone is super nice.
Most Dot Balls of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (15 Dot Balls)
Most Fours of the Match: B Sai Sudharsan (8 Fours)
Super Sixes of the Match: B Sai Sudharsan (3 Sixes)
Most Fantasy Points in the Match: B Sai Sudharsan (168 Points)
Super Striker of the Match: Rahul Tewatia (SR: 200)