KL Rahul scored 68 runs in 61 balls against Gujarat Titans. Rahul’s innings might’ve proved to be match winning for his side, but his side lost by 7 runs. KL Rahul was blamed by many experts and Twitterati for his 68 runs knock.
His struggle in recent times, particularly in T20s continues to get bigger every time he bats. KL Rahul was the lone batter against Gujarat to score 50% of runs for his side, it did not happen as expected for the LSG side.
Mohit Sharma emerged as the hero for Gujarat Side, he defended 12 runs in the final over. He also got two crucial wickets of Rahul and Stoinis in the final over that eventually set up the victory for GT. Lucknow Super Giants lost when 31 runs were required from last 6 overs with 9 wickets in hand. The loss against Gujarat has once again got everyone’s eyes on Rahul’s strike rate.
Venkatesh Prasad on KL Rahul
Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad tweeted “Bottling a run chase when 30 needed off 35 balls with 9 wickets in hand requires some baffling batting.
Happened with Punjab in 2020 on few occasions losing games they should have won easily. As brilliant as Guj were with ball & Hardik smart with his captaincy, brainless from Lko,”
Gujarat did a fine job with the ball and used the spinners on spot to defend the low total.
Bottling a run chase when 30 needed of 35 balls with 9 wickets in hand requires some baffling batting. Happened with Punjab in 2020 on few ocassions losing games they should have won easily. As brilliant as Guj were with ball & Hardik smart with his captaincy, brainless from Lko
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) April 22, 2023
The fielding, bowling and captaincy from Hardik Pandya were top notch. Gujarat Titans have now defended the lowest score of the IPL season 2023. The previous best was 154 by Lucknow against Rajasthan Royals.
Gujarat Titans currently sit in 4th position in points table. Gujarat Titans have enjoyed success in their very first IPL season, can they defend their title this time around?
