Gujarat Titans (GT) emerged as the winner in their clash, beating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 62 runs at MCA stadium in Pune. With this win, Gujarat became the first team to qualify for playoffs in IPL 2022.
Gujarat had a small total of just 144 runs on board to defend. Mohammed Shami gave an amazing start for Gujarat in the powerplay. He kept on applying pressure on Quinton De Kock and KL Rahul. Shami gave away just 5 runs in his 3 overs in the powerplay and picked the most important wicket of KL Rahul.
Yash Dayal supported Shami really well and picked up two wickets. LSG was struggling at 37/3 at the end of the powerplay before Rashid Khan joined the party. The Afghan spin wizard dismissed Krunal Pandya in the 8th over to completely turn the match towards Gujarat Titans.
Marcus Stoinis scored just two runs and was dismissed run out due to a misunderstanding with Deepak Hooda. Rashid dismissed Hooda, which was the final nail in the coffin for Lucknow. Rashid Khan bowled an amazing spell of 25/4 in four overs while debutant Sai Kishore chipped in with two wickets.
Here are some of the top Twitter reactions from this match.
To be honest, not too many gave Gujarat much of a chance. But to win a game by 62, defending 144, against a side vying with them for the 1st slot, is incredible @gujarat_titans #GTvsLSG #IPL2022
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 10, 2022
Gujaratis on top. Many congratulations to the franchise and the team for qualifying for the playoffs. Bowling was top class! @gujarat_titans
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 10, 2022
Congratulations @gujarat_titans on qualifying for IPL play offs. First team to do this in this year’s IPL. Many had their doubts over them but their captain, players, coaches and support staff truly nailed it. #GTvsLSG #TATAIPL2022 pic.twitter.com/4Y243o66qq
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 10, 2022
@hardikpandya7 have taken good decision, even it is of chossing #batting or picking @saik_99 on this pitch
Congratulations #saikishore on wonderfull #debut@gujarat_titans is on fire#LSGvsGT#IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/aHEHP2HwwP— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) May 10, 2022
Gill – 63*(49)
Other gujarat batsmen – 81(71)#GTvsLSG pic.twitter.com/UQiFTlaUYC— depressed gill fan (@ShubmanGillFan) May 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/Vicky_Itachi/status/1524072390107426816?s=20&t=QolRpawbGIEudSf3fO-4HQ
Shubman gill, batted so classy on this tough pitch. Hardik Pandya with his brillant captaincy tonight. Gujarat Titans became the first team to qualify for playoffs. What a exceptional bowling performance by shami,Rashid and Sai kishore on his debut 🔥. Tough team man ! Respect 📈 pic.twitter.com/uoiJjP3KfD
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) May 10, 2022
Another valuable contribution by Tewatia towards the end of the innings. Definitely should be in India's plans for the role of a finisher going ahead.
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) May 10, 2022
Captain Hardik, didint played a single match after T20 World Cup 2021, then rehab took a break from cricket, worked so hard, then came into the IPL 2022 and lead the team from the front with his performance – making Gujarat qualify into play-offs.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 10, 2022
Gujarat Titans led by Hardik Pandya, they were a weak team on paper after Auction and barely anyone gave them a chance. But tonight, they're the first team to qualify with being the Table Toppers.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 10, 2022
Looks like Shubman Gill's innings will have more value in this match.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 10, 2022
Shubman Gill with his 4th fifty of the season, he's having a good run in IPL 2022.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 10, 2022
Shubhman Gill shines for Gujarat Titans on a tricky pitch
Earlier in the match, Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bat first on a tricky pitch. GT didn’t get a good start in the powerplay. They lost early wickets of Wriddhiman Saha and Mathew Wade. Hardik Pandya also failed to create his impact with the bat. Shubman Gill anchored from one end and played a fine knock of 63* runs in 49 balls on a tough batting track.
In the end, Rahul Tewatia also played an impactful knock of 22* runs in 16 balls to take Gujarat to a total of 144 runs. Avesh Khan picked up two wickets giving away just 24 runs in 4 Overs. Mohsin Khan and Krunal Pandya too bowled an economical spell which resulted in regular wickets.
Written by Harsh Gupta
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