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In a high-octane clash of powerhouses, Gujarat Titans (GT) squared off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat dominated the coꦡntest and registered a triumph by 35 ruඣns.
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan sizzle with centuries
Winning the toss, CSK opted to bowl first, aiming to capitalize on any early advantage offered by the pitch. However, the Titans’ batting lineup had other plans. Their innings was marked by sheer dominance as their batsmen unleashed a relentless assault on the Super Kings’ bowling attack. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill emerged as the architects of the Titans’ formidable total, both notching up scintillating centuries.
Sudharsan’s blitzkrieg knock of 103 runs off 51 deliveries, embellished with five fours and seven sixes, set the tone for the Titans. Gill complemented him perfectly, crafting a magnificent 104 off 55 balls, adorned with nine fours and six sixes. Despite a brief resistance from David Miller and Shahrukh Khan, the Titans concluded their innings with a commanding total of 231/3 after 20 overs.
Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja’s knocks not enough for CSK to turn the tables
Facing a daunting chase, Chennai Super Kings required a stellar effort from their batting lineup. However, their pursuit encountered early setbacks, with the top order failing to make an impact. Daryl Mitchell emerged as the lone waꩲrrior amidst the ruins, smashing a blazing 63 off 34 deliveries, accompan💎ied by seven fours and three sixes.
Moeen Ali contributed a valiant 56 off 36 balls, but the Titans’ bowling attack maintained relentless pressure. Despite late cameos from Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and former skipper MS Dhoni, the Super Kings fell short of the target, 🍌managing 196/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
In the bowling department, Gujarat Titans’ Umesh Yadav and Rashid Khan showcased their prowess, scalping crucial wickets to dent the Super Kings’ momentum. Mohit Sharma emerged as the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets to stifle the opposition’s charge.
Here is how Twitter reacted
An emphatic batting display backed 🆙 by a comprehensive bowling p﷽erformance 🙌 make it even for the season as they co꧂mplete a 35 runs win over 👏
Scorecard ▶️ |
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
A resounding victory for GT, showcasing dominance with both bat an♐d ball!! Flawless execution!! MSD gave the crowd something to cheer, but the fight for the 4th spot gets feisty with this result!!
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Keep on stepping. 💪🏻 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
GT beat CSK in Ahmedabad 👊
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Gujarat Titans keep themselve🐽s and RCB in th𒆙e contest for IPL Playoffs.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
GUJARAT TITANS DEFEATED CHENNAI SUPER KINGS BY 35 RUNS…!!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan match se pahle
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
Csk fan spotted crying after watching insane hitting of shubman gill 🐟and sudha❀rsan ..!! |
— 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐌�✃�𝐒��♓𝐀𝐅𝐀 🧊 (@CRICFOOTHAROON)
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This is an exh൲ibition from two batters who make their profession seem very easy. The word "elegant" slips easily off the tongue. It has been a delight to watch Shubman Gill and Sai Su✃dharsan.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
If Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma represent the brutality of opening the batting in mo𒊎dern-day T20 batting, Shubman Gill & Sai Sudharsan are the poster boys for making batting look easy on the eye even if they’re brutal in their own right
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Paisa vasool day at the 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐉𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐒…
👉 Captain Gill's century 🫡
👉 Sai Sudharsan's century ⚡️
👉 Thala's maximums 🥹— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan 😳
— oliver (@jaynildave)
Virat Kohli and Ab De Villiers at the Top.
– Shubman Gill & Sai Sudharsan at 3rd now in this list.
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)