Gujarat Titans Won by 7 Wickets | GT Vs KKR Match 39 TATA IPL 2023 | Gujarat Titans Vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Summary
The Gujarat Titans maintained their perfect away record by defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at the Eden Gardens. The match had a delayed start due to a wet outfield, following which the Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl. Despite a quick start by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Powerplay, scoring at a rate of over 10 runs per over, the Gujarat Titans were able to regain momentum in the middle overs, thanks to some impressive bowling by Joshua Little. However, Andre Russell’s performance in the death overs helped Kolkata reach a total of 179 runs.
In response, Gujarat got off to a solid start with Shubman Gill scoring just one run short of his half-century. But the Kolkata spinners slowed things down in the middle overs, and the required run rate climbed to over 11 runs per over. However, Vijay Shankar and David Miller’s finishing prowess helped Gujarat Titans cross the finish line with 13 balls to spare, placing them at the top of the table.
Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana, KKR Captain: “I think we were 20-25 runs short. Against top teams, we can’t be this sloppy with the bat. We didn’t get partnerships developing and other than Gurbaz and Russell, no one else, including me, scored. If we got a good partnership in the middle overs we could have done better. In crucial games and against top opposition, you need to do all the basics well. Need to do well in the small moments, bowl according to the plan, and do the basics well.”
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya, GT Captain: “Noor and Little got us back into the game and kept us in the game. I would have taken 180 on that pitch especially after someone had made a 39-ball 81. Everyone in the group knows that we would have to play good cricket to win the game, and that’s the humbleness that has kept us in good stead. It’s all about playing good cricket consistently, irrespective of a win or a loss. Vijay Shankar is fitter, and more confident and the amount of hard work he’s done is terrific. Going forward, you’ll see a lot of him.
Player of the Match
Joshua Little is the Player of the Match
Joshua Little, Player of the Match: “I just spoke to Hardik before play, just wanted to keep things simple, bowl the hard lengths and I’m happy I could do that. The first game of the IPL was always nerve-wracking, but I’m settled now. It was just about keeping things simple, smashing the back of the length, and letting the ball do the talking”
KKR 179/7,
GT 180/3
Game Changer of the Match
Powerplay (1-6 Overs) :-
KKR – 61/2 (10.2 rpo, 6×4, 4×6) || GT- 52/1 (8.7 rpo, 9×4, 0x6)
Middle Overs (7-15 Overs) :-
KKR- 73/2 (8.1 rpo, 4×4, 4×6) || GT- 77/2 (8.6 rpo, 5×4, 3×6)
Death Overs (16-20 Overs) :-
KKR- 45/3 (9.0 rpo, 2×4, 4×6) || GT- 51/0 (18.0 rpo,1×4, 5×6)
Source and Credit: IPL Official Website
Summary The Gujarat Titans maintained their perfect away record by defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at the Eden Gardens. The match had a delayed start due to a wet outfield, following which the Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl. Despite a quick start by the Kolkata Knight Riders in…
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