IPL 2023, RR vs GT Emotional Rollercoaster: Hardik holds the reins, Rashid shows his wares, Afghans on target
An early finish
It was a rare chance for a team to build its net run rate and it didn’t take the Gujarat Titans openers much time to break the back of the chase. Small totals have been tough to chase over the last week, but with Wriddhiman Saha taking the initiative in targeting Trent Boult, the biggest threat was neutralised early on. The Kiwi left-armer’s first three overs went for 28 without reward, and it was only a question of when, not if.
Shubman Gill was allowed to play to his pace, before skipper Hardik Pandya came and made it a quick night for everyone as Adam Zampa had no answers to the onslaught. The result, with the margin of victory, put the Titans effectively two games ahead at the top of the table, also putting a dent in Rajasthan Royals’ numbers. They would do well to d...