IPL 2022, GT vs LSG HIGHLIGHTS: Rahul Tewatia's power-packed knock of 40 off 24, helped Hardik Pandya-led-Gujarat Titans to register their first-ever IPL win on Monday against Lucknow Super Giants. Tewatia along with Miller turned the game on its head after the duo lifted the team in the later overs. While Tewatia hit 5 fours and 2 sixes, Miller smashed 2 sixes and a 4 which changed the game.
Earlier, the KL Rahul-led side began the second innings on a high note as Gujarat Titans lost wickets at regular intervals. They first lost Shubhman Gill and Vijay Shankar courtesy of Dushmantha Chameera, followed by Hardik Pandya and Mathew Wade who added 33 of 28 and 30 off 29 respectively.
In the first innings, LSG who were sent in to bat first made a splendid comeback after they were 4 wickets down as Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni both scored a brilliant half century and set a 159 run target for Gujarat Titans.
Lucknow lost their set all-rounder Deepak Hooda after he scored a brilliant 41 ball 55 and saved a sinking KL Rahul-led side. Ayush Badoni too got out in the 19th over after scoring a 54 off 41. Both players posted 72 runs together in 5 overs. Before that, the KL Rahul-led side lost 4 wickets back to back. While Mohd Shami picked 3 for Gujarat Titans, sending back the magnificent opening duo of the Lucknow Super Giants and Manish Pandey, Varun Aaron got Elvin Lewis' wicket.
Playing XI:
Lucknow: KL Rahul(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
Gujarat: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade(w), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami
David Miller OUT!
After a powerful knock of 30 off 21, Avesh Khan sends back Miller as Lucknow break Gujarat's important partnership
Miller, Tewatia together collect 22 runs in the 16th over!
The duo hits 2 sixes and 2 ours as they make it 113/4 in 16 overs.
Deepak Hooda gets Mathew Wade's wicket who scored 30 off 29.
It was after an 11-year-wait that the Aussie cricketer got to feature in the cash rich league.
Gujarat at 79/4 in 12 overs.
Krunal Pandya gets an important wicket, sends back Hardik after he played a blistering knock of 28-ball-33.
Gujarat at 72/3 in 10.1 overs
Pandya and Wade fire boundaries as Gujarat make it to 44/2 after 6 overs.
While skipper Pandya hit a 19 off 15, Wade collects 14 off 12.
Dushmantha Chameera scalps his 2nd wicket, sends back Vijay Shankar who barely scored 6 ball 4.
Gujarat at 15 for 2 in 2.1 overs.
SHUBHMAN GILL OUT!
Dushmantha Chameera strikes as Gill loses wicket after hitting a 4 off the first ball.
Hooda and Badoni help Lucknow make a stunning comeback after the top order failed to impress. Both players scored a brilliant half-century. Lucknow bowlers would now look to make a statement in the next innings.
Lucknow at 139/5 at the end of 18th over.
Fiery Badoni gets closer to a sparkling 50.
Badoni 45 off 35
Krunal Pandya 14 off 9
Rashid Khan spoils Lucknow's party, gets Hooda's wicket.
Hooda out after scoring a brilliant 41 ball 55.
Lucknow at 116 for 5 at the end of 16th over.
Hooda quickly takes Lucknow from 42 for 4 to 105/4 within 6 overs.
The Lucknow all-rounder hits a quick 55 off 40 balls.
Hooda collects 17 runs in the 13th over, bringing Lucknow's game back on track.
13th Over: Lucknow at 79/4
Deepak Hooda: 49 off 35
Lucknow at 42 for 4 at the end of 9th over.
Deepak Hooda collects 18-ball-12 and Ayush Badoni at 4 off 12 balls.
Manish Pandey OUT, Shami gets his 3rd wicket
Gujarat is on a roll!
3rd wicket within 5 overs.
Varun Aaron gets Elvin Lewis' wicket.
Both openers OUT!
Mohd Shami gets 2 wickets as he sends back Quinton de Kock too.
Lucknow, 13 at the loss of 2, within 3 overs
First Golden Duck for KL Rahul in the Indian Premier league since 2016
GOLDEN DUCK!
Captain KL Rahul OUT after Mohd Shami strikes
KL Rahul(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade(w), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami
Hardik Pandya wins the toss for Gujarat Titans, decides to bowl first
Lucknow Super Giants(LSG) and Gujarat Titans(GT), the 2 new teams of the Indian Premier League(IPL) will face each other in their blockbuster debut match of the 2022 IPL season on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium. While the ex-Punjab star KL Rahul is set to lead Lucknow, Hardik Pandya who previously played for Mumbai is the captain for the Gujarat team. Read more