Punjab vs Gujarat Commentary
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Punjab vs Gujarat Commentary
PBKS • 1st innings
153/8
GT • 2nd innings
154/4
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19.1
1
Sam Curran to David Miller
Sam Curran bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Miller knocks this hard towards cover and Rishi Dhawan pulls off an outstanding save to keep the game alive for Punjab.
19.2
W
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
OUT! TIMBER! Sam Curran has dismantled the stumps and sent the crowd into hysteria! The game is still alive here as Shubman Gill departs after playing a good knock but is unable to take his team over the finish line. Sam Curran bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Shubman Gill looks to go across the line but misses and watches his off stumpss get shattered. Gujarat lose their fourth wicket and still need 6 runs to win.
19.3
1
Sam Curran to Rahul Tewatia
Bowls this on a yorker length and at the stumps. Rahul Tewatia digs this out towards long on and opens his account with a single.
19.4
1
Sam Curran to David Miller
Nails the yorker once again and in line with the stumps. David Miller looks to go hard into the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back towards the keeper and Rahul Tewatia is already almost at the striker's end. David Miller takes off and manages to reach the other end as Sam Curran opts to not throw the ball.
19.5
4
Sam Curran to Rahul Tewatia
FOUR! It is that man once again! Rahul Tewatia is as cool as a cucumber and finishes the game with very little fuss! Sam Curran goes full and outside the off stump. Rahul Tewatia steps across towards the off side and gets down on one knee. He paddles this over the short fine leg fielder and finds the boundary for four runs. We have yet another last-over finish and there is no end to this excitement! Gujarat win by 6 wickets!
18.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
Arshdeep Singh starts the over from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.
18.2
2
Arshdeep Singh to David Miller
Goes over the wicket to the southpaw and serves this full, outside off. David Miller strokes this towards wide long off and collects a couple of runs. A run-a-ball required now.
18.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to David Miller
Goes full and into the pads. David Miller looks to flick this into the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball rolls down the pitch.
18.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to David Miller
Bangs this in short and just outside the off pole. David Miller pulls this awkwardly towards deep square leg and takes a run.
18.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
Back to 'round the wicket and serves this full, outside the off pole. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for a single. 8 runs needed in 7 balls.
18.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to David Miller
Arshdeep Singh nails the yorker this time and gets it to reverse in the air into the batter. David Miller looks to dig this out but misses and the ball goes off the back leg towards short fine leg. They scamper across for a leg bye. Punjab opt for the review and UltraEdge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that this is hitting the pads outside the leg stump. David Miller survives and Gujarat need 7 runs in the last over.
Till Now Score: 147/3
(19 Overs)
D Miller
15(16)
S Gill
67(48)
A Singh
4-0-33-1
Over 19 ·147 Runs
1
2
0
1
1
0
17.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to David Miller
Kagiso Rabada bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. David Miller cuts this just short of the fielder at point.
17.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to David Miller
Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. David Miller gets an inside edge into the leg side and sets off for a quick single.
17.3
6
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill
SIX! That has been whipped off the waist effortlessly! Kagiso Rabada bowls this a tad bit short and into the batter. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep square leg and clears the boundary with ease for six runs.
17.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill
This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill punches this down to long on for one.
17.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to David Miller
Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. David Miller looks to pull this away but misses as the ball sails towards the keeper.
17.6
4
Kagiso Rabada to David Miller
FOUR! David Miller gets his first boundary after 11 deliveries! Kagiso Rabada bowls this short and outside the off stump. David Miller rocks back and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.
Till Now Score: 141/3
(18 Overs)
D Miller
12(12)
S Gill
65(46)
K Rabada
4-0-36-1
Over 18 ·141 Runs
0
1
6
1
0
4
16.1
0
Sam Curran to David Miller
Sam Curran bowls this on a shortish length and angles this in from outside off. David Miller looks to pull but misses and the ball goes off his body into the off side. They take a leg bye.
16.2
1
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill gets across the stumps and flicks this towards dep mid-wicket for one.
16.3
1
Sam Curran to David Miller
Short this time and outside the off pole. David Miller rocks back and pulls this towards the fielder at deep mid-wicket for a run.
16.4
4
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
FOUR! This is quite dismissive from Shubman Gill! Sam Curran bowls a slower bouncer outside the off stump. Shubman Gill forehands this straight towards long off for four runs.
16.5
1
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Sam Curran continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.
16.6
1
Sam Curran to David Miller
Delivers this wide outside the off pole on a shortish length. David Miller reaches for it and knocks this towards point for a single to retain strike.
Till Now Score: 129/3
(17 Overs)
D Miller
7(8)
S Gill
58(44)
S Curran
3-0-18-0
Over 17 ·129 Runs
0
1
1
4
1
1
15.1
2
Rahul Chahar to David Miller
Rahul Chahar flights this full and outside the off stump. David Miller flicks this just over the mid-wicket fielder for a couple of runs.
15.2
1
Rahul Chahar to David Miller
Bowls this slightly short and on the pads. David Miller clips this to the right of short fine leg and takes one.
15.3
0
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill punches this towards cover.
15.4
4
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
FOUR! That is FIFTY for Shubman Gill and he gets there in style! Rahul Chahar flights this full and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill goes inside out and lofts this towards deep cover for four runs to get to his landmark.
15.5
1
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for one.
15.6
0
Rahul Chahar to David Miller
Floats this one full and onto the pads. David Miller looks to play this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards square leg and the batters cross for a leg bye.
Till Now Score: 120/3
(16 Overs)
D Miller
5(5)
S Gill
52(41)
R Chahar
3-0-24-0
Over 16 ·120 Runs
2
1
0
4
1
0
14.1
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
On middle and leg, Shubman Gill plays a whippy shot through mid-wicket and collects a run.
14.2
W
Harpreet Brar to Hardik Pandya
OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the man! Harpreet Brar fires this one in, full and on middle leg. Hardik Pandya clears the front leg and tries to get under it. Pandya looks to whack this one over long on but gets it off the toe end of the bat. He ends up hitting it flat and toward long on, straight to Sam Curran who makes no mistake and takes the catch. Brar gets rid of the Gujarat skipper and Punjab are still hanging on here. 48 needed now off 34 balls.
14.3
1
Harpreet Brar to David Miller
Full on middle and leg, clipped away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Full again on off stump, punched away to the left of the diving bowler and down to long off for one more.
14.5
1
Harpreet Brar to David Miller
Around off, David Miller drives it firmly toward Kagiso Rabada at extra cover and the latter gets a hand on it as well but can't stop the single.
14.6
2
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
A tad shorter and at the stumps, Shubman Gill works it toward the vacant mid-wicket region and the bowler Harpreet Brar gives chase. The batters pick up an easy brace.
Till Now Score: 111/3
(15 Overs)
S Gill
47(38)
D Miller
2(2)
H Brar
4-0-20-1
Over 15 ·111 Runs
1
W
1
1
1
2
13.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya
Bowls it back of a length and over leg stump, Hardik Pandya pulls it from his crease and along the ground to deep square leg for a single.
13.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill
Hits the length hard at 141.8 clicks and angles it onto the body, Shubman Gill tucks it off the hips and in front of square on the leg side for a run.
13.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya
Take pace off now and bowls it a tad shorter over the off stump, Hardik Pandya pushes it off the back foot but straight to mid off.
13.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya
Goes full and straight now, Hardik Pandya drills it back past the bowler but Sam Curran at mid off makes a sharp stop to his right.
13.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya
FOUR LEG BYES! A solid bumper this from Kagiso Rabada at 142.2 clicks and over the stumps. This one zips through and Hardik Pandya is completely beaten for pace as he tries to hook it away. The ball comes off the helmet and races toward the fine leg fence for a boundary. The physio is out to perform a mandatory concussion check but Pandya seems absolutely fine.
13.6
4
Kagiso Rabada to Hardik Pandya
FOUR! Crunched! Full and outside off, Hardik Pandya plays a high-elbow cover drive and creams this one through extra cover for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 105/2
(14 Overs)
H Pandya
8(10)
S Gill
43(35)
K Rabada
3-0-24-1
Over 14 ·105 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
4
12.1
0
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Tossed up full and on off stump, Shubman Gill pushes it back to the bowler.
12.2
0
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
A bit flatter and around off, stroked away to extra cover.
12.3
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Around middle and leg, Shubman Gill works this one away toward deep mid-wicket and collects a single.
12.4
1
Harpreet Brar to Hardik Pandya
Slightly flighted and drifted into leg stump, Hardik Pandya makes room and drives this one down to long off for one.
12.5
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Flatter delivery around the pads, Shubman Gill tucks it 'round the corner for one more.
12.6
1
Harpreet Brar to Hardik Pandya
Floated up in front of the pads, Hardik Pandya pushes it in front of mid-wicket and picks up another easy single. 59 needed now off 42 balls.
Till Now Score: 95/2
(13 Overs)
H Pandya
3(5)
S Gill
42(34)
H Brar
3-0-14-0
Over 13 ·95 Runs
0
0
1
1
1
1
11.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
On a good length around middle, Shubman Gill pushes it toward mid on and sets off for a quick single.
11.2
W
Arshdeep Singh to Sai Sudharsan
OUT! CAUGHT! The bowling change has worked and Arshdeep Singh gets a vital breakthrough for his team. This is banged in short from over the wicket and over middle and leg. The ball comes in at a difficult height but Sai Sudharsan looks to take it on. Sudharsan ends up pulling it flat and towards fine leg where Prabhsimran Singh takes it reverse-cup style around his chest. Sudharsan departs after a sedate knock and Punjab have their second.
11.3
0
Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya
Length ball around off, punched on the up but straight to the man at short extra cover.
11.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya
Good length around the top of the off stump, Hardik Pandya stays back and nudges it in front of the diving man at point for a single.
11.5
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
Shorter and pushed well outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out and cuts it toward deep point for one more.
11.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Hardik Pandya
Pitches this one up now on off stump, Hardik Pandya strides forward to make the block.
Till Now Score: 91/2
(12 Overs)
H Pandya
1(3)
S Gill
40(30)
A Singh
3-0-28-1
Over 12 ·91 Runs
1
W
0
1
1
0
10.1
1
Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan
Matthew Short bowls this short and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan punches this to deep cover and takes a single.
10.2
1
Matthew Short to Shubman Gill
Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill gets across the line and drags it towards deep square leg for a run.
10.3
4
Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! This has not been timed perfectly but finds the boundary nonetheless! Matthew Short floats this full and outside off. Sai Sudharsan dispatches this towards straightish long on for four runs.
10.4
0
Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan
Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan looks to cut this away but the ball is not short enough and he gets beaten.
10.5
1
Matthew Short to Sai Sudharsan
Short this time and outside the off pole. Sai Sudharsan rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a one.
10.6
1
Matthew Short to Shubman Gill
Bowls this full and into the pads. Shubman Gill clips this towards deep square leg and takes an easy single.
Till Now Score: 88/1
(11 Overs)
S Gill
38(28)
S Sudharsan
19(19)
M Short
1-0-8-0
Over 11 ·88 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
1
9.1
0
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Harpreet Brar floats this a tad bit short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill looks to cut this away but gets beaten.
9.2
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Bowls this short as well and going down leg. Shubman Gill tucks this towards short fine leg and sets off for a quick single.
9.3
0
Harpreet Brar to Sai Sudharsan
This is short as well and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan mistimes his cut straight to short third man.
9.4
1
Harpreet Brar to Sai Sudharsan
Goes really full this time and on the pads. Sai Sudharsan digs this out towards long on for a run.
9.5
0
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill stands tall and punches this straight to the cover fielder.
9.6
0
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill drives this one but is unable to get it past the fielder at cover once again. Just 2 runs from the over and a good one from Harpreet Brar.
Till Now Score: 80/1
(10 Overs)
S Gill
36(26)
S Sudharsan
13(15)
H Brar
2-0-10-0
Over 10 ·80 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
8.1
4
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
FOUR! This is played late and Shubman Gill finds the gap to perfection! Rahul Chahar bowls this short and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill waits on it and gets low to cut this towards deep backward point for four runs.
8.2
1
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill drives this down to long off for a single.
8.3
1
Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan
Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Sai Sudharsan rocks back and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.
8.4
4
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
FOUR! This has been driven wonderfully and Shubman Gill is looking good here! Rahul Chahar tosses this full and wide outside off. Shubman Gill gets onto the front foot and hits this aerially towards wide long off for four runs.
8.5
1
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
Flighted delivery bowled outside the off stump on a fullish length. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for a run.
8.6
0
Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan
Bowls this short and outside off. Sai Sudharsan miscues his pull shot back towards the bowler and it will be a dot ball to end the over.
Till Now Score: 78/1
(9 Overs)
S Sudharsan
12(13)
S Gill
35(22)
R Chahar
2-0-16-0
Over 9 ·78 Runs
4
1
1
4
1
0
7.1
0
Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan
Sam Curran bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Sai Sudharsan ducks under this one and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
7.2
2
Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan
Short once again and angled into the batter. Sai Sudharsan pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs with ease.
7.3
0
Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan
Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Sai Sudharsan punches this on a back foot to the cover fielder.
7.4
1
Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan
Nails the yorker this time and serves this in line with the stumps. Sai Sudharsan digs this out into the leg side and scampers across for a single.
7.5
2
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Another yorker-length delivery bowled just outside the off pole. Shubman Gill taps this to the right of cover and sets off for one. A fumble by the fielder allows them to take the second.
7.6
1
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Goes full and into the pads. Shubman Gill clips this to the right of deep mid-wicket and takes a run to retain strike.
Till Now Score: 67/1
(8 Overs)
S Gill
25(18)
S Sudharsan
11(11)
S Curran
2-0-10-0
Over 8 ·67 Runs
0
2
0
1
2
1
6.1
1
Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan
Rahul Chahar starts with a shortish delivery bowled wide outside off. Sai Sudharsan cuts this to deep cover-point and takes a single.
6.2
1
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
On a shortish length once again and outside off. Shubman Gill knocks this down to long on for one.
6.3
1
Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan
Bowls this in line with the stumps on a shorter length. Sai Sudharsan clips this towards deep square leg and takes a run.
6.4
0
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
Flights this one fuller and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill dabs this towards cover and shouts no.
6.5
1
Rahul Chahar to Shubman Gill
Goes back to bowling short and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill adjusts his shot and cross-bats this down to long on for a single.
6.6
1
Rahul Chahar to Sai Sudharsan
Floats this one full and on the pads. Sai Sudharsan flicks this towards deep square leg for one and will keep strike.
Till Now Score: 61/1
(7 Overs)
S Sudharsan
8(7)
S Gill
22(16)
R Chahar
1-0-5-0
Over 7 ·61 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
1
5.1
2
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Excellent running! Sam Curran starts off with a shortish delivery over leg stump, Shubman Gill tucks it away in front of the man at deep mid-wicket and races back for the second.
5.2
0
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Good length around leg stump and just shaping back in a touch, Shubman Gill blocks it out.
5.3
0
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
On a good length and around leg stump, punched out to mid on.
5.4
1
Sam Curran to Shubman Gill
Length again and on the pads, Shubman Gill pushes this one past square leg and turns the strike over.
5.5
0
Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan
Length ball right on the money! Sai Sudharsan stays watchful and defends it from inside his crease.
5.6
1
Sam Curran to Sai Sudharsan
Good length on middle and leg, worked away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Till Now Score: 56/1
(6 Overs)
S Sudharsan
5(4)
S Gill
20(13)
S Curran
1-0-4-0
Over 6 ·56 Runs
2
0
0
1
0
1
4.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
Kagiso Rabada comes from the other end now and starts off with an off-paced delivery. This is banged in a bit and at the body. Wriddhiman Saha looks to whip it leg side but misses and gets a blow into the midriff.
4.2
2
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
Shortish length outside off, Wriddhiman Saha plays it on the up and to the left of the man at deep point for a brace.
4.3
2
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
Keeps it short and bowls it at 143.2 clicks at the body. Wriddhiman Saha looks to pull it fine but mistimes it badly in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs more.
4.4
W
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
OUT! TAKEN! Crunched but straight to the man! Kagiso Rabada bangs it in short and at a good height over middle stump. This is bowled at 145.5 clicks and hurries Wriddhiman Saha who does go after it and the sound off the bat is a sweet one. The ball flies down to deep square leg and Matthew Short takes a brilliant catch inches inside the ropes. Punjab have the breakthrough and that will be wicket number 100 for Rabada in Indian T20 League and he becomes the fastest man to achieve this feat! Saha departs after an early blitz.
4.5
0
Kagiso Rabada to Sai Sudharsan
Length ball on off stump, Sai Sudharsan stays back and blocks it out.
4.6
4
Kagiso Rabada to Sai Sudharsan
FOUR! That is a shot of a man in form! Just short of a length and outside off, not that short or wide but Sai Sudharsan gets on the back foot and cuts it brilliantly past backward point for a boundary. He is off the mark in style and the 50 is also up for Gujarat.
Till Now Score: 52/1
(5 Overs)
S Sudharsan
4(2)
S Gill
17(9)
K Rabada
2-0-18-1
Over 5 ·52 Runs
0
2
2
W
0
4
3.1
4
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
FOUR! Harpreet Brar is greeted into the attack with a boundary. Starts off with a short and wide one, Shubman Gill rocks back and cuts it in front of point for a boundary.
3.2
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Slows it up and floats it on off stump, Shubman Gill pushes it through mid off for a run.
3.3
0
Harpreet Brar to Wriddhiman Saha
Flatter one on middle, comes in sharply with the angle. Wriddhiman Saha goes on the back foot to keep it out.
3.4
1
Harpreet Brar to Wriddhiman Saha
Fullish length on the stumps, this is slogged away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
3.5
1
Harpreet Brar to Shubman Gill
Flatter one around off, Shubman Gill punches it to the right of the man at extra cover. Shikhar Dhawan makes a good stop to his right but the batters manage to scamper through for the single.
3.6
1
Harpreet Brar to Wriddhiman Saha
Drifted onto middle and leg, Wriddhiman Saha steps out and wrists it through mid-wicket for yet another single.
Till Now Score: 44/0
(4 Overs)
W Saha
26(15)
S Gill
17(9)
H Brar
1-0-8-0
Over 4 ·44 Runs
4
1
0
1
1
1
2.1
4
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
FOUR! Fuller in length and outside off, take pace off as well. Wriddhiman Saha goes through with the drive and pierces the gap at extra cover to find the fence yet again.
2.2
4
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
FOUR! Just over! Arshdeep Singh comes from around the wicket and angles in another fuller delivery into middle and leg. Wriddhiman Saha plays a checked-drive and gets it just over Sam Curran at mid on. The ball speeds away into the fence.
2.3
2
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
A short ball now around off stump, Wriddhiman Saha gets on top of the bounce and pulls it along the ground to the left of deep mid-wicket for two more runs. Punjab finding it difficult to contain the Gujarat openers here.
2.4
4
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
FOUR! A bit streaky but that will be the third boundary of the over and there are still two deliveries left. Another bumper from around the wicket and over the stumps. Wriddhiman Saha tries to take it on but gets a top edge that flies one-bounce over the fine leg fence for a boundary.
2.5
4
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
FOUR! Wriddhiman Saha is simply toying with the field now and 18 runs off the over already! Full and wide, Saha reaches out and squeezes it in between short third man and backward point for a boundary.
2.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
Good work behind the sticks! Nagging length, angling in from outside off, Wriddhiman Saha gets a bit caught on the crease and ends up pushing at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the right of the keeper but bounces well in front. Jitesh Sharma does well to dive that side and get a glove on it.
Till Now Score: 36/0
(3 Overs)
W Saha
24(12)
S Gill
11(6)
A Singh
2-0-25-0
Over 3 ·36 Runs
4
4
2
4
4
0
1.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
Starts off right on the money, a length ball around the top of off stump. Wriddhiman Saha pushes it out on the off side.
1.2
4
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
FOUR! That is a shot and a half! A touch fuller and around off stumps at 145.4 clicks, Wriddhiman Saha punches it on the up and the ball speeds through wide mid off for a boundary.
1.3
0
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
Bowls it on a hard length and around off, Wriddhiman Saha hops back and nudges it toward cover-point.
1.4
0
Kagiso Rabada to Wriddhiman Saha
Leg bye! Fuller and on the pads, Wriddhiman Saha fails to work it away and the ball goes off the pads toward square leg. They scamper through for a leg bye.
1.5
2
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill
Short ball over middle at 145 clicks, Shubman Gill stays back and plays a stylish pull shot aerially and in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
1.6
4
Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill
FOUR! Excellent timing and Gujarat are flying now! Good length on the pads and at 146.3 clicks, Shubman Gill gets his hands in front of his pads and gently pushes it in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 18/0
(2 Overs)
S Gill
11(6)
W Saha
6(6)
K Rabada
1-0-10-0
Over 2 ·18 Runs
0
4
0
0
2
4
Kagiso Rabada will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
0
Sai Sudharsan makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
0
Sam Curran (1-0-4-0) to continue...
0
Strategic break! Gujarat are well in control of the run chase at the moment. They got off to a blistering start with the 50 coming up in just 5 overs. Wriddhiman Saha was on a rampage and Shubman Gill too timed the ball sublimely. Kagiso Rabada did manage to get rid of Saha but Punjab haven't been able to capitalize much on that breakthrough. With 76 runs needed off 66 balls and two in-form batters at the crease, this should be pretty straightforward for Gujarat. Can Punjab make a comeback in the middle phase? Let's find out.
0
Matthew Short to roll his arm over now.
0
Hardik Pandya the skipper of Gujarat walks out to the middle.
0
David Miller is the new batter at the crease.
0
Strategic break! Right then, Gujarat need 34 runs off 24 balls and with still 7 wickets in hand, they should get the win here. Punjab though have done reasonably well to keep themselves in contention. However, they need a couple of wickets, preferably of both batters currently at the crease now to have a real chance of winning. Will the recent trend keep going and we will get another close finish? Let's find out. Also, Sam Curran (2-0-10-0) is back into the attack.
0
Kagiso Rabada (3-0-24-1) is back to finish his spell.
0
Reviewed! A gem of a yorker from Arshdeep Singh and at this stage Punjab have to go for the review. It seemed to be angling down leg at first sight but the third umpire will have a look. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is outside the line of leg stump. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.
0
Sam Curran to bowl the final over. Can he defend 6 runs?
0
Rahul Tewatia is the new man in for Gujarat. 6 needed off 4 balls now. Also, Shikhar Dhawan is off the field and Sam Curran is marching the troops here. The crowd is growing more and more impatient and we have a game on our hands.
0
That is it from this game and it seems that the teams are so evenly matched that we are now seeing a trend of last-ball or last-over finishes regularly in the Indian T20 League, 2023 and it is riveting to watch. The action will continue on Friday, the 14th of April with high-on-confidence Kolkata taking on a resurgent Hyderabad team at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but as usual, our build-up will begin much sooner. Till then, take care and goodbye!
0
0.1
1
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
Nice shape first up! Starts off with a length ball around the off stump and gets it to swing back a bit into the right-hander. Wriddhiman Saha looks to block it out but gets an inside edge toward backward square leg for one. Saha and Gujarat are underway!
0.2
4
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
FOUR! What a sublime way to get off the mark! Fuller and outside off, shaping away this time, Shubman Gill plants his front foot forward and just caresses it in between mid off and extra cover for a boundary.
0.3
1
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
Length ball swinging into the pads, Shubman Gill tucks it in front of square leg and looks for two straightaway but has to settle for the single.
0.4
1
Arshdeep Singh to Wriddhiman Saha
Bangs this one in over leg stump at 140.7 clicks and gets it in at a good height as well. Wriddhiman Saha manages to pull it through square leg for a run.
0.5
0
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
Pitches it up around the fifth stump line, Shubman Gill punches it straight to mid off.
0.6
0
Arshdeep Singh to Shubman Gill
A couple of dots to end, and 7 runs come off the first over of the chase. Keeps it full and angles this one well across the right-hander, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.
Till Now Score: 7/0
(1 Overs)
S Gill
5(4)
W Saha
2(2)
A Singh
1-0-7-0
Over 1 ·7 Runs
1
4
1
1
0
0