Shubman Gill’s classic innings: Essential innings in which Shubman Gill, captain of the Gujarat Titans Match , played a crucial 58 runs with masterly display of batting. He had started the acceleration with the run rate in the first 6 overs.
David Miller’s finishing touch: Miller made a brilliant 34 runs in the death overs, ensuring the team totals went beyond 180.
Ups and downs in Lucknow Super Giants’ bowling
Ravi Bishnoi’s tight bowling: Bishnoi showed great control in the middle overs and gave away just 25 runs in 4 overs, as well as took a wicket.
Lucknow’s grip loosened in the death overs: Gujarat added 50+ runs in the last 4 overs, which increased the pressure on Lucknow.
Second innings – Lucknow’s attempt to chase the runs
Kyle Mayers’ fast start: Mayers started aggressively in the powerplay and scored 35 runs to give the team a good start.
Nicholas Pooran’s struggling innings: Although Pooran played a fighting innings of 42 runs, he did not get any major support from the other end.
Gujarat Titans’ bowling performance
Mohammad Shami’s sharp bowling: Shami put Lucknow under pressure by taking two wickets in the opening overs. His figure was 3/27.
Rashid Khan’s magic: Rashid once again showed the magic of his spin and put a break on the run rate by taking 2 wickets.
Match Result and Player
Gujarat Titans won by 20 runs: Gujarat strengthened their playoff hopes by winning this match by 20 runs. Titans maintained the lead in every part of the match.
Player of the Match – Shubman Gill: Gill was chosen Man of the Match for his brilliant half-century and captaincy.
Powerplay strategy of both the teams
Gujarat created pressure from the beginning: Gujarat batsmen put pressure on the bowlers by scoring 55 runs in the first 6 overs.
Lucknow’s attacking reply: In Lucknow’s innings, Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul added 35 runs in the first 3 overs.
Difference in fielding became the reason for victory and defeat
Gujarat’s tight fielding: Gujarat did not miss any chance by taking run outs with brilliant catches and direct hits.
Lucknow dropped two easy catches: LSG dropped easy catches of Shubman Gill and Miller, for which they had to pay the price.
Captaincy moves – Gill vs Rahul
Gill changed bowlers at the right time: Gill handled the rotation of bowlers very well and kept the pressure on the batsman in every over.
Rahul’s defensive captaincy: KL Rahul set a defensive field in the death overs, which did not stop the runs.
Impact of middle overs
Gujarat maintained the run rate: The partnership of Wriddhiman Saha and Miller did not stop the run flow in the middle overs.
Lucknow’s slow batting: LSG batsmen got stuck in the middle overs, which increased the run rate a lot.
Fans and stadium atmosphere
Gujarat echoed in Ahmedabad: The home crowd cheered loudly on every wicket of Gill and Rashid, which also gave energy to the team.
Lucknow fans disappointed: LSG fans watching the match on TV were once again disappointed, especially from the batting unit.
