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In one of the most one- sided encounters at TataIPL2023, Defending Champions Gujarat Titans routed Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets . It was clinical show all the way, and yet another step to seal play-offs berth.
Gujarat Titans made light work of a 119-run target set by Rajasthan Royals . The GT’s Afghan spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad ran through the Royals batting- line- up. Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for a mere 118 in 17.5 overs.
RR Skipper Sanju Samson’s decision to bat after winning the toss apparently backfired as their batting crumbled against Rashid, who returned 4-0-14-3 to spark a collapse, and Noor, who registered 3-0-25-2.
Rajasthan looked in control until the fifth over of the innings at 47 for one, but the home side collapsed without any resistance to lose nine wickets for a mere 71 runs . Hardik Pandya had Jos Buttler (8) caught by Mohit Sharma at short third man after the batter cracked two fours in a row in the second over.
The pair of Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal (14) tried providing RR with momentum, but their 36-run second-wicket stand could not go further. As Jaiswal was soon run out .
In reply GT thanks to a 71-run resolute opening stand between Shubman Gill (36) and Wriddhiman Saha (41 not out off 34 balls) set the platform for with captain Hardik Pandya’s brisk 15-ball 39 not out (3x4s, 3x6s).
Gujarat Titans finished at 119 for one in 13.5 overs, winning with 37 balls to spare.
RR Impact Player: Riyan Parag replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal
GT Impact Player: Shubman Gill replaces Mohit Sharma
Match: IPL 2023, 48th Match
Venue: Jaipur | Date: May 05, 2023
