Skipper Gill & Sai Sudharsan keep Gujrat Titans playoff hopes alive with 35 runs win over Chennai
Gujarat Titans Dominate Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024 Thriller
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| GT won by 35 runs © BCCI |
In a high-scoring encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Gujarat Titans (GT) displayed exceptional batting prowess to defeat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thrilling IPL 2024 match. GT posted a monumental total of 231 runs, courtesy of stunning centuries by their skipper Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, who also became the quickest Indian to reach 1000 IPL runs.
The GT openers set the tone early in the innings, launching an aggressive assault on the CSK bowlers right from the start. Gill's blazing 104 off 55 deliveries and Sudharsan's rapid 103 off 51 balls formed the backbone of GT's formidable total. Their partnership of 210 runs not only propelled GT to a commanding position but also put immense pressure on the CSK bowling attack.
CSK, despite their efforts to contain the onslaught, struggled to break the Gill-Sudharsan partnership. The absence of key bowlers like Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana was felt as GT's batsmen capitalized on loose deliveries and missed opportunities in the field.
In response, CSK faced early setbacks with the dismissal of Rachin Ravindra in the first over and subsequent wickets in the powerplay. However, spirited performances from Daryl Mitchell (63 off 34) and Moeen Ali (56 off 36) kept CSK's hopes alive in the chase.
Mohit Sharma's crucial spell in the middle overs turned the tide in GT's favor, claiming key wickets including Mitchell and Ali. Despite a late flourish from MS Dhoni (26* off 11), CSK fell short of the mammoth target set by GT.
GT's bowling unit, led by Mohit Sharma and Rashid Khan, delivered impactful performances to restrict CSK's scoring opportunities. Mohit's 3/31 and Rashid's 2/38 were instrumental in thwarting CSK's chase.
With this victory, GT keeps their slim chances alive for a top-four finish in the IPL 2024 standings. CSK, meanwhile, maintains their position in the top four with 12 points but faces pressure in the remaining matches of the tournament.
