IPL: Top 5 batting performances for GT

Gujarat Titans (GT) made their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2022 and scripted history with their title victory under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. In 2023, they reached the final of the competition but couldn’t regain the title, losing to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In GT’s amazing journey until the final in 2023, their opener Shubman Gill looked fabulous and ended up as the leading run-getter with 890 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 157.80. This time, Gill will be captaining the side as Hardik Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) through the trading window. Witnessing GT’s two-year journey in the cash-rich tournament, let’s discuss their five greatest batting performances. Here are GT’s five greatest batting performances 5. Rashid Khan’s unbeaten 31 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2022 Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia ( Photo source : X / Twitter ) Rashid Khan has been associated with GT since 2022 and in these two years, he has delivered some incredible bowling performances to his side. In the 2022 IPL, the Afghanistan stalwart produced a spunky knock from his bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 196, GT were five down at a score of 140 in 16 overs. With 56 required off 24 deliveries, Rahul Tewatia was playing some huge strokes but he needed Rashid’s assistance in the middle to take the game deep for his team. Rashid stepped up at the crucial juncture and flexed his muscles. In the final over, Titans required 22 and Tewatia passed the strike to Rashid after scoring seven off the first two deliveries. With 15 needed off four, the Afghan stalwart hit three maximums and helped GT register a five-wicket win. Also Check: Top 5 batting performances for RCB 4. David Miller’s unbeaten 68 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2022 David Miller (Photo Source: Twitter) David Miller played an instrumental role in GT’s title triumph in 2022. With 481 runs in 16 matches, he ended up as Gujarat's third-leading run-getter in the competition. Against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 1 at the iconic Eden Gardens, he delivered a scintillating knock to his team. Following a huge target of 189, the Titans lost three batters at a score of 85 in 9.3 overs after getting a fierce start from their openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill. In the crunch situation, Miller held his nerves and stitched an unbeaten 106-run partnership with captain Hardik Pandya. In the final over, GT were tasked to score 16, and Miller again showcased his mettle. He hammered Prasidh Krishna on three consecutive deliveries and concluded the game in style. The southpaw returned to the pavilion with his unbeaten score of 68 off just 38 and also received the Player of the Match award during the presentation ceremony. 3. Sai Sudharsan’s 96 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2023 Sai Sudharsan. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) GT failed to retain the trophy in 2023 but they delivered some unforgettable memories to the team with some exceptional performances. In the nerve-wracking final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, they lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but their top-order batter Sai Sudharsan’s performance will be remembered for a long time. Playing the enormous contest, Sudharasan took CSK’s bowling attack to the cleaners and scored 96 off just 47. His superb knock was studded by 14 boundaries (eight fours and six maximums). Riding on his innings, Gujarat posted 214 runs on the board. 2. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 104 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2023 Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) In the final league round game of the 2023 IPL, GT faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and for the latter, it was a must-win contest to qualify for the playoffs. Winning the toss, Titans invited RCB to bat first and the hosts put up a competitive total of 197 runs on the board. Pursuing the massive target, GT lost Wriddhiman Saha early but stylish India opener Shubman Gill stood tall for the visitors and outclassed Challengers with his unbeaten 104-run knock off just 52 deliveries. With Vijay Shankar, he built a crucial 123-run stand which came in just 71 deliveries. The star batter also received the Player of the Match award for his exceptional batting. 1. Shubman Gill’s 129 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2023 Shubman Gill (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) In the 2023 IPL, when GT and MI locked horns in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Shubman Gill displayed his amazing batting potential again. Before the knockout contest, Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first. At the largest cricketing venue, Gill hammered MI bowlers relentlessly and notched up his third IPL ton in just 49 balls. The youngster concluded his innings after accumulating 129 off 60 and Gujarat ended their innings at a humongous score of 233 in 20 overs. Gill’s marvellous batting show shattered MI’s confidence as they surrendered on 171 and exited the competition. Also Check: Top 5 batting performances for LSG in IPL

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IPL: Top 5 batting performances for GT

Witnessing Gujarat Titans' two-year journey in the cash-rich tournament, let’s discuss their five greatest batting performances.

1. Shubman Gill’s 129 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2023

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