Gujarat Titans’ new captain Shubman Gill, praised his bowlers, especially spinners R Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan, who performed exceedingly well despite the dew setting at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Mumbai Indians’ modern captain Hardik Pandya Sunday took the six-run vanquish to Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2024 opener on the chin, saying it was “not an issue” as there are 13 matches to go.
Pandya was not cruel on his hitter Tilak Varma, who denied to run a single at a significant crossroads when batting nearby Tim David.
Set a target of 169, MI finished at 162/9 in 20 overs after it looked on course for victory.
“Obviously, we supported ourselves to chase those 42 runs (in the final five overs), but it was one of those days where we saw the score very less in those final five overs. We misplaced a bit of force there,” Pandya said at the post-match presentation.
“It feels great to be back since this is one stadium where you can appreciate and feel the environment very exuberant, and clearly, the swarm was full, and they got a great amusement as well.”
When inquired almost Varma’s refusal to run a single, the captain said, “I think Tilak felt that was a superior thought at that point in time. I totally back him. Not an issue, (we have) 13 recreations to go.”
Gujarat Titans’ modern captain Shubman Gill, lauded his bowlers, particularly spinners R Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan, who performed exceedingly well in spite of the dew setting at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
“I think the way the boys held their nerves and the way we bowled in the passing overs, particularly with the dew coming in – I thought it was special.
“With the dew, how the spinners bowled, they made beyond any doubt we remained in the amusement. It was all around putting on the pressure,” said Gill.
MI captain Pandya won the hurl and welcomed GT to bat to begin with, keeping the dew calculate in mind.
Gill included, “We fair needed them to feel beneath weight. The arrange was to keep building the weight and hold up for them to make a mistake.” Know More Latest IPL Cricket News…
