'Who would have thought?'- Gujarat confirm top two finish with convincing win over Chennai

Gujarat beat Chennai by seven wickets in the 62nd match of the Indian T20 League to secured a spot in Qualifier 1 of the playoffs. A strong bowling performance kept Chennai at bay in the first innings. Following that, a brilliant batting effort by Wriddhiman Saha ensured the win for Gujarat.

Chennai won the toss and decided to bat first in the day game at the Wankhede Stadium. The men in yellow made a few changes to their team but their opening pair remained intact. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway opened the innings. However, Conway (five) was dismissed without troubling the scorers much. Post that, Moeen Ali (21) and Gaikwad added a 57-run partnership. However, the scoring rate saw a big dip. When Moeen was dismissed in the 9th over, Chennai was 65-2. N Jagadeesan (39* of 33) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 49) were the only batters who were able to make some contributions. However, their slow strike rate meant that Chennai could only post 133-5 in 20 overs, which was way below par.

Wriddhiman Saha wasted no time in the chase and played some crisp shots. Saha along with Shubman Gill added 59 runs in the opening partnership. Matheesha Pathirana got the breakthrough wicket of Gill (18) in his debut game in the 8th over. Gujarat lost a couple more wickets after that but Saha kept playing superbly and scored a brilliant half century (67). Along with David Miller (15), he took the team comfortably over the line.

Here is how Twitter reacted

Gujrat walon super over hi dikha dete..
Qualify toh ho gye.🥴
Tum log toh match interesting bana sakte ho😷#CSKvGT #IPL2022

— Rishav⚕️ (@rishabh_patel19) May 15, 2022

#IPL2022 #CSKvGT #GujaratTitans beat #ChennaiSuperKings by 7 wickets!

Saha ⭐️s for them with 67 runs!

This now means table-toppers #GT are definitely playing the Q1 at Kolkata. #GT: 137/3 (19.1) pic.twitter.com/w8htaHkSG7

— The Field (@thefield_in) May 15, 2022

Most last over Wins while chasing in an IPL season

6 : Gujarat in 2022*
5 : Chennai in 2018
5 : Rajasthan in 2019#AavaDe | #IPL2022 | #CSKvGT

— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) May 15, 2022

Who would have thought? 🤔#IPL #IPL2022 #TATAIPL #CSKvGT #GTvCSK #GujaratTitans #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/XrOg5lwAxN

— CricBouncer (@Cricket_Bouncer) May 15, 2022

Wriddhiman & bowlers star as Gujarat confirm TOP-TWO FINISH with 7-wicket thrashing of Chennai;

Register here: https://t.co/eFzugjqAOc#IPL2022 #CSKvGT @Betway_India pic.twitter.com/OhwiO6okJJ

— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) May 15, 2022

#TitansFam, hit a like for our win today and comment for our top two confirmation in the table!

તમારો પ્રેમ આવતો રેવા ડો!💕🥰🫶 #CSKvGT | #AavaDe | #TATAIPL | #SeasonOfFirsts

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 15, 2022

Despite that roaring start, it still took 20 overs for GT to get past 133. If only we had another 20 runs on board, this would have been a good match. #CSKvGT #IPL2022

— elavasam (@elavasam) May 15, 2022

That winning shot and willing feeling for GT. They are now guaranteed to finish in the top two!

LIVE COMMS:
👉https://t.co/hnKoyPrG3q👈
#IPL2022 #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/wNUNRghliv

— 🏏Flashscore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) May 15, 2022

They took it to the last over but #GT were always in control on that chase.

W Saha top scores and stays unbeaten in that chase, as they win by 7⃣ wickets. #CSKvGT #IPL2022

Full scorecard and commentary here: https://t.co/GoLzzAQp6b pic.twitter.com/JQY6TcmUXz

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 15, 2022

GT Beat Csk by 7 wicket.
Chase 133 run get the target in 19.1 Overs.

Saha not out on 67*(57).#CSKvGT#IPL2022

— Surinder (@navsurani) May 15, 2022

Pathetic game...i was yawning all the time...csk is hsit #CSKvGT

— Hakeem (@Hakeem17239745) May 15, 2022

Gujarat Titans confirms top 2 spot in IPL 2022.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 15, 2022