IMAGES from the IPL 2023, Qualifier 1 match performed between Chennai Tremendous Kings and Gujarat Titans in Chennai on Tuesday.
IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad performs a shot. {Photograph}: BCCI
A disciplined bowling efficiency by the Gujarat Titans on a difficult floor helped the defending champions limit Chennai Tremendous Kings to 172 for 7 in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Chennai on Tuesday.
Put in to bat by GT captain Hardik Pandya, the Tremendous Kings batters had a tricky time on a sluggish pitch as they weren’t capable of power the tempo. Talismanic skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lasted solely 2 balls for his 1 run, a lot to the frustration of an adoring Chepauk crowd.
For the house group, Ruturaj Gaikwad was the very best batter, scoring an excellent 60 off 44 whereas the others couldn’t make a considerable contribution.
IMAGE: CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. {Photograph}: BCCI
Pacer Mohammed Shami (2 for 28 in 4 overs) was the very best bowler whereas Mohit Sharma (2/31) additionally picked up two wickets.
Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed scalped a wicket every and put stress on the batters within the center overs.
Gaikwad had a stroke of luck when he was caught by Shubman Gill off Darshan Nalkande just for the supply to be declared a no-ball. He capitalised on the let-off and performed some very good pictures. The very subsequent ball after he bought a reprieve, he smacked a six and hit a 4 from the subsequent supply.
IMAGE: Gujarat Titans’ gamers have a good time the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad. {Photograph}: BCCI
The in-form Gaikwad didn’t get slowed down in opposition to the spin of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed, the important thing bowlers for GT. He scored freely in opposition to all of the bowlers and bought CSK off to a brisk begin with 49 being scored within the powerplay.
Gaikwad appeared to decelerate after having outscored his opening companion Devon Conway with whom he shared yet one more half-century stand. He fell making an attempt to power the tempo, to a catch by David Miller off Mohit Sharma.
IMAGE: Shivam Dube is bowled by Noor Ahmad. {Photograph}: BCCI
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