PBKSvsGT: Sai Kishore Played A Key Role In GT's Victory
PBKSvsGT: Gujarat Titans continued their resurgence in the IPL with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings at the MYIS Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
PBKSvsGT: Spinners Star for GT
The architects of the win were the GT spinners, who collectively strangled the Punjab Kings batsmen. Left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmed grabbed two crucial wickets early on, while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore shared six wickets between them to restrict Punjab Kings to a paltry 142 runs in their 20 overs. Only opener Prabhsimran Singh (35) could manage some semblance of resistance for the home team.
Tewatia’s Late Cameo Seals the Win
Chasing a modest target, the Gujarat Titans themselves stumbled early, losing wickets at regular intervals. With 42 runs still required off 30 balls, the match hung in the balance. However, a late cameo from Rahul Tewatia (36* off 16 balls) took the pressure off the Titans and secured a vital victory.
PBKSvsGT Brief Scores:
Punjab Kings: 142 all out (20 overs) (Prabhsimran Singh 35; Noor Ahmed 2-20, Rashid Khan 1-15, Sai Kishore 4-33)
Gujarat Titans: 146/7 (19.1 overs) (Shubman Gill 35; Arshdeep Singh 2-28, Rahul Tewatia 36*)
Turning Point: Rahul Tewatia’s six-ball 22 in the 18th over shifted the momentum towards the Titans.
Player of the Match: Sai Kishore (GT) for his four-wicket haul.
Gujarat Back on Track
This victory marks the fourth win for the Gujarat Titans in eight games, propelling them back into contention for a playoff spot. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, slumped to their sixth loss in eight matches and find themselves languishing in the ninth position on the IPL points table.
