IPL 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Shimron Hetmyer headlines in Rajasthan Royals’ nail-biting win over Gujarat Titans

Another day, another thriller! Such was the story of Match 23 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajastha🌄n Royals (RR) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Asked to bat first, the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat posted a challenging total of 177/7 in their 20 overs. David Miller top-scored for his side with 46 runs off 30 balls, while Shubman Gill (45) and Hardik (28) also made valuable contributions to the scorecard. For the Royals, Sandeep Sharma (2/25) and Trent Boult (1/46) were the standout bowlers.

In response, the Royals chased down the target in 19.2 overs with three wickets in hand. The key to their victory was a stunning knock from skipper Sanju Samson, w🐠ho smashed 60 runs off 32 balls with three fours and six🐬 sixes.

However, Hetmyer played the match-winning inning with 56 runs off 26 balls, which included five sixes. For Gujarat, Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers, picking up three wickets for 25 ℱruns in his four overs.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Shimron Hetmyer, you’re made of steel. 🔥

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)

been very entertaining so far.

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel)

Shimron Hetmyer what a finisher…

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)

Samson and Hetmyer. Simply outstanding. That was s🦂ome of the best batting in a tricky chase you can see. What a tourn𝔍ament we are having!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

SHIMRON HETMYER, THE HERO.

Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans for the first tim😼e in IPL.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

Unreal consistency of Sh🧸imron Hetmyer in this role. What a beast he has become in finishing. Crazy stuff.

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)

Hetti – what an innings! Fantastic innings

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)

What a knock by Shimron Hetmyer – 56* (26).

The finisher of Rajasthan Royal🍃s delivered at a much needed time, a marvelous run chase. Sanju and Hetmyer are th🐈e heroes, Jurel and Ashwin played a good cameo.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

D🏅avid Miller celebration after taking Sanju Samson catch 🫴 Majestic inning by Sanju ends

— Vikram Kohli 🇮🇳 (@KohliVikram_)

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What a finish! Shimron Hetmyer finishes it off with his 5th൩ maximum on his way to 56* (26)

RR win by 3 wickets

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)

Finishing is considered to be th𒆙e tough job in cricket and this guy always does it for Rajasthan Royals.

Shimron Hetmyer, you legend. 🔥

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns)