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R Sai Kishore (Image Credit : BCCI/IPL)
Lucknow and Gujarat locked horns in the 57th game of the Indian T20 League 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The Ahmedabad-based team won the toss and chose to bat first. They had a slow start before they lost the wicket of Wriddhiman Saha (5), who was caught at mid-on by Avesh Khan off Mohsin Khan. The score read 8/1 in 2.4 overs at this stage.
Matthew Wade (10), who was playing the game after missing out on a few matches, was the second wicket to fall in the fifth over. Wade was caught behind by Quinton de Kock off Avesh Khan while trying to play the scoop shot over fine leg. Skipper Hardik Pandya (11) struggled at the crease during his 12-ball stay as he couldn't hit even one boundary.
The struggle was ended in the 10th over of the innings as he was caught by de Kock off Avesh Khan. David Miller (26), who has won a few games in the tournament, also had a tough day as he could hit only one four and a six in his 24-ball stay. He was caught at third man by Ayush Badoni off Jason Holder.
Shubman Gill (63*) and Rahul Tewatia (22*) took the team to 144/4. In reply, the Men In Mint Green had a poor start. They lost the wicket of de Kock (11), who was brilliantly caught at cover point by debutant Sai Kishore off Yash Dayal in the fourth over of the innings. Skipper KL Rahul (8) followed in the next over as he was caught behind by Saha of Mohammed Shami while trying to play the pull shot.
What followed after this was absolute destruction from the Gujarat bowlers. They didn't let their foot off the paddle and were relentless in their bowling. Such was their bowling that only three batters from the opposition could cross the double-digit mark. Avesh Khan (12) was the third player after Rahul and de Kock to cross the double-digit mark. The team got all-out for 82 runs, losing the game by 62 runs. For Gujarat, Rashid Khan took four wickets, while debutant Sai Kishore and Yash Dayal took two each.
This is how Twitter reacted
Brilliant from the @gujarat_titans bowlers. Excellent lengths, great discipline. Their stronger arm needs to win them this game.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 10, 2022
Saha remains a super act behind the stumps irrespective of the format. Wonderful keeper. #IPL2022 #LSGvsGT #LSGvGT
— Unnikrishnan (@unni1974) 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
Well done @saik_99 ! What a debut. #GTvsLSG
— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) May 10, 2022
An update!
In the last five games in #IPL2022 sides batting first have won by the run margins of 75, 67, 91, 52 & 62.😮#GTvsLSG#LSGvGT#IPL https://t.co/P4p5je1N45— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 10, 2022
An update!
In the last five games in #IPL2022 sides batting first have won by the run margins of 75, 67, 91, 52 & 62.😮#GTvsLSG#LSGvGT#IPL https://t.co/P4p5je1N45— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 10, 2022
Well done @saik_99 ! What a debut. #GTvsLSG
— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) May 10, 2022
Well done @gujarat_titans 👏👏 ! #LSGvGT #teamwork
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) May 10, 2022
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
Delighted for @gujarat_titans - A tale of second chances. A team made around experience not hype, basics over matchups. Expecting LSG to bounce back and cruise into the playoffs too. But congratulations GT, the team and management for a stellar show so far #GTvLSG
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) 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