The Gujarat Titans were predicted to score 169 at the beginning of the fourth over. They were drifting significantly lower, to 120, by the beginning of the sixth over. Ultimately, they were bowled out for a total of 89 runs. Having entered the tournament in 2022, it was their lowest-ever IPL total.
The Delhi Capitals employed six bowlers, four of whom returned economy rates of 4.5 or lower, allowing the hitters to go out and execute their craft. It mattered that the chase was completed in 53 balls with six wickets remaining. The Capitals’ net run-rate increased from -0.975 to -0.074, moving them up to sixth position on the points table, above Titans.
Titans 89 all out
The Gujarat Titans were predicted to score 169 at the beginning of the fourth over. They were drifting significantly lower, to 120, by the beginning of the sixth over. Ultimately, they were bowled out for a total of 89 runs. Considering they entered the competition in 2022, this is their lowest-ever IPL total.
Pant is a joy
Yes, this is why Rishabh Pant is necessary. He and Shubman Gill were just staring at each other at the beginning, and it took him a few additional seconds to remember the strategy when he won the toss, which is why the giggle was captured on camera.
Then, Pant ran to the bowler, wrapped one hand around his shoulders, and stroked his chest while Kuldeep Yadav, looking upset with a misdirected throw and behaving as though he had been mortally wounded, was unhappy. That’s right there. Remain calm. Be content.
Capitals cruising
Rahul Tewatia is the powerplay hitter. Manohar needed nine deliveries to get started to a good start while playing out a maiden. Taking TWO wickets off Tristan Stubbs, who in his 79 T20 matches had only bowled 177 balls. The Titans’ strategy would not have included any of this.
The second wicket is really amazing. Again, the hitter is unprepared for how much the ball turns. It is transmitted to Rishabh Pant. He is ecstatic because he had witnessed Shahrukh Khan’s rear end emerge from the crease. That may have contributed to the way he makes a hard grab for the ball and doesn’t catch it neatly. However, it made little difference as the ball simply bounced off his gloves and landed on the wicket. Perplexed
Titans’ last hope
Titans trail five runs in the ninth over after Rishabh Pant stumps Abhinav Manohar and Tristan Stubbs delivers a brilliant turning delivery.
That necessitates a modification. R Sai Kishore would have been the ideal Impact player for the Titans against the Delhi Capitals’ big right-handed lineup. However, they must first have runs in the game. Thus, let’s start Starring Shah Rukh Khan
