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Follow highlights from match 37 of TATA IPL 2024 between PBKS and GT here.
Updated : Apr 21, 2024, 11:18 PM IST
After suffering three consecutive defeats at their new home, Punjab Kings are eager to end their Mullanpur leg with a victory against the inconsistent Gujarat Titans on Sunday night.
Punjab's recent losses have all come in the final over, creating a false sense of form and control. Unfortunately, Punjab has struggled in both areas, with close matches often being decided by the fearless hitting of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. Despite batting lower in the order, these two players have contributed significantly to Punjab's total runs this season, accounting for 29.26% of the team's total.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have faced similar challenges in their top order, with captain Shubman Gill being the only player to score a half-century among the top five. Sai Sudharsan has shown some consistency, but overall, Titans have struggled to get significant contributions from their top order.
Rahul Tewatia's four through fine leg secured the victory for Gujarat Titans, winning the game by 3 wickets. Although the chase presented challenges, Tewatia's impressive 36 not out off 18 deliveries ultimately led the team to success.
PBKS 142 (20)
GT 146/7 (19.1)
Harshal Patel enters the game for his second over. He begins with a yorker that is edged away by Omarzai, allowing him to run for two. Patel follows up with a fuller delivery that goes straight through Omarzai's defense and into the keeper's gloves.
Mohit changes up his pace once more and bowls a delivery that hits the stumps. Harpreet attempts a low sweep but fails to connect properly. The batsmen attempt a quick single, but Harpreet is unable to make it back to his crease in time.
Sai Kishore once again showcased his skill and cunning on the field, as he expertly executed a slower delivery to outsmart Brar. The batsman, unable to generate enough power due to the decreased pace of the ball, ended up hitting it straight into the waiting hands of Shahrukh Khan.
Sai Kishore is set to bowl his third over. Shashank manages to flick the ball off his pads and runs for two. However, Shashank seems to be struggling with his line and length today. He ends up hitting the ball straight back to Sai, who takes a spectacular low catch off his own bowling, securing his third wicket of the night.
There was a significant appeal on the last ball for LBW. Despite no initial response from the umpire, Gujarat showed interest and decided to take a review. Upon review, it was confirmed that there was no contact with the bat. Three reds were shown on the DRS, resulting in the decision being reversed. Rossouw is OUT!
FOUR! Curran smashes the ball past point for a boundary on the first delivery. He then takes a single on the next ball. Prabhsimran attempts to charge but fails to connect properly. SIX! The ball is lifted over square leg for a magnificent shot.
Prabhsimran confidently charges down the pitch and expertly drives the ball over mid-off for a boundary! He follows it up with a powerful uppercut over short third man for a maximum. The bowler delivers a waist-high no ball, resulting in another boundary for Prabhsimran.
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), David Miller, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Sandeep Warrier, Mohit Sharma
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Sam Curran(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Sam Curran: We are gonna bat first. Third time we have used this pitch, excited to put pressure on the Gujarat bowlers first up and put a good score on the board. Any team can beat anyone. We know if we turn up with right plans and attitude we can win. It's baout overseas players taking more responsibility and helping the Indian players. Shikhar is still not alright, same team.
Shubman Gill: I would have bowled first anyway, looks like it's the same wicket as the last match here. Every game becomes important for us. We have had some niggles. This game Omarzai comes in place of Spencer. If we can keep them to around 170 we will be happy.
High rated Titans! #AavaDe | #GTKarshe | #TATAIPL2024 | #PBKSvGT pic.twitter.com/jpJKatVmud
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 21, 2024
Episode with the Titans! #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #PBKSvGT pic.twitter.com/zxpibDn4Zh
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 21, 2024
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, Sharath BR, Darshan Nalkande, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Manav Suthar, Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Umesh Yadav, Kane Williamson, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kartik Tyagi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sushant Mishra
Punjab Kings: Sam Curran(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Atharva Taide, Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh