Gujarat Titans pulled off a spectacular win against Rajasthan Royals in the 48th match of IPL 2023 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals were hardly able to keep up with Gujarat Titans’ intensity, in what was too tough to handle.
Batting first, the hosts were bundled out for mere 118 runs. Afghanistan players namely Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad did the trick for Gujarat Titans as they stopped Rajasthan Royals from going all guns blazing.
Apart from Sanju Samson all other batters failed to lift their tempo in the game. Samson top-scored with 30 runs including 3 fours and a six. On the other hand, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad were the best performing players for Gujarat Titans.
Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad weave the magic for Gujarat Titans
Rashid Khan was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors as he registered 3/14 in his full quota of four overs at an impressive economy rate of 3.50. Noor Ahmad also looked good for his 2/25 in three overs.
Both the spinners inflicted a massive damage on Rajasthan Royals. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans chased down the target in 13.5 overs and chipped in with a comprehensive win over Rajasthan Royals.
Hardik Pandya hogged the limelight for his counter-attacking innings as he scored 39 off just 15 balls with the help of 3 fours and 3 sixes. Wriddhiman Saha scored 41 off 34 balls whereas Shubman Gill scored 36 runs.
With this win, Gujarat Titans are now on top of the table. They have collected 14 points from 10 games (7 wins and 3 defeats).
Rajasthan Royals’ playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Gujarat Titans’ playing XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little
Afghan boys
The most gifted bowlers and fun loving men. Such a delight to watch them!Advertisement— Mahesh B (@MaheshB101) May 5, 2023
Congratulations to GT for the incredible wining agains RR.
Very well played Afghan players Rashid Khan & Noor Ahmad.
Advertisementtheir 5 wickets contribution leaded the team to wining as always.#GTvsRR #IPL2023
— Fazal Afghan (@fhzadran) May 5, 2023
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GT Fans in full form 😤.#GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/a2sKp515z1
Advertisement— बिज्जलरोम 🇮🇳 (@BijjalRom) May 5, 2023
This is what happens when you're honest with yourself and accept your mistakes!♥️
Old vibes by skipper!🔥#HardikPandya #GTvsRR #RRvsGT#IPL2O23 #GujaratTitans #IPL23 pic.twitter.com/QU9s1AH3Oz
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~literally no one:
Hardik:Smashing 39(15); convo to Saha and Gill #GTvsRR#HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/DNmRMi92pY— Kaushik♥️ (@kaush_shik) May 5, 2023
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Hardik Pandya said "I couldn't finish the match, I take the responsibility for this loss". (In last match vs DC).
AdvertisementHardik Pandya – 39*(15) in successful run chase. (In this match vs RR).
Take a bow, Captain Hardik Pandya! #GTvsRR #IPL2O23 #hardhik pic.twitter.com/Nnc4MK7GLI
Advertisement— Kakabhukal (@kakabhukal) May 5, 2023
Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023:
– Beat DC in Delhi.
– Beat PBKS in Mohali.
– Beat LSG in Lucknow.
– Beat KKR in Kolkata.
– Beat RR in Rajasthan.Advertisement5 wins in 5 matches in away in this season.#GTvsRR #Napoli #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/cirOt31u5d
— SPORTSBUZZINFO (@Sportsbuzinfo) May 5, 2023
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Hardik Pandya: "We are sweet people but at the same time, we can also be ruthless. #HardikPandya #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/dmpw9oaOhu
Advertisement— சேவல்🔥 (@brokn_mc) May 5, 2023
Gujarat Titans registered 9 wickets win over Rajasthan Royals and that too in 13.5 overs. A comprehensive victory strengthens their position at the top of the table.#RRvsGT #GTvsRR #RRvGT #IPL2O23 pic.twitter.com/mVLeK7w2vQ
— Sumit Chauhan (@thakur_sumitc) May 5, 2023
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