Twitter Reactions: Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad help Gujarat Titans restrict Rajasthan Royals to the lowest total in Jaipur

It was another terrifying bowling effort by the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) when they locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, May 5. The home team put up a below-par score of 118 on the board, with no batter scoring more than 30 runs. Notably, RR’s total marked the lowest score in the Jaipur pitch.

RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first. RR openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal seemed to have established a solid start for the home team. But the England batter was removed by GT skipper Hardik Pandya in the second over of the innings.

Meanwhile, Mohit Sharma ran out Jaiswal as he and skipper Samson struggled to form a crucial partnership. It's worth mentioning that RR scored more than 50 runs in the powerplay despite losing two crucial wickets.

Rashid, Noor stars as GT bundle out RR by 118

GT bowlers Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad were instrumental for GT as they bundled out RR for a meagre 118 in 17.5 overs. Rashid finished with figures of 3/14 while his Afghan counterpart Ahmad picked two wickets and conceded 25 runs.

After the powerplay, Joshua Little came into the attack and removed Samson for 30 runs, which is the highest score among RR batters. Rashid, on the other hand, provided a massive breakthrough for the Hardik Pandya-led side as he dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin. When the Royals wanted to form a partnership, they brought in Impact Player Riyan Parag, but the strategy backfired as he was also dismissed by Rashid, leaving the home side reeling at 72/5 after 10 overs.

Noor Ahmad then bowled a brilliant leg-spinner to dismiss Devdutt Padikkal. He also took Dhruv Jurel's wicket, making RR's situation even more dire. Rashid Khan, on the other hand, struck again for his third wicket, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer. Apart from them, Mohammed Shami also took a wicket as GT bundled out RR by 118 runs in 17.5 overs.

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08:27 PM · May 05, 2023

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Ridhima Pathak@PathakRidhima

This picture sums up the first innings of this game. What a duo. 👏 #RRvsGT #IPL2023

08:58 PM · May 05, 2023

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Sameer@agonyofsameer

Sanju: Riyan you'll be our impact player in today's game Riyan Parag: #RRvsGT

08:51 PM · May 05, 2023

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Ridhima Pathak@PathakRidhima

The Purple Cap moves from Bangalore to Gujarat. From Mohammed Siraj to Rashid Khan. 👏👏 #RRvsGT #IPL2023

08:54 PM · May 05, 2023

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हर्षित// Rohit Out@Italymeraghar

Riyan parag after scamming every year to RR management. #RRvsGT

08:46 PM · May 05, 2023

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Ash@Ashsay_

Rashid and Noor Ahmed Afganistan Spin twin completely dismantle the Rajasthan Royals #RRvsGT #RRvGT #IPL2023

08:56 PM · May 05, 2023

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Anurag ™@SamsonCentral

Jaiswal 14(11) Buttler 8(6) Padikkal 12(12) Parag 4(6) Hetmyer 7(13) Jurel 9(8) But guess who is getting the blame? Their best batter today Sanju Samson who made 30 runs at 150 SR on this bowlers paradise #Sanjusamson #RRvsGT #gtvsrr

08:56 PM · May 05, 2023

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Rowan@Akhil39888074

Again no big innings from Sanju Samson. He thinks these 10 20 30s are in uff for his selection. But players like Jitesh Sharma who are scoring crucial and game changing runs are more deserving than justice player. #RRvsGT

08:42 PM · May 05, 2023

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Slayer@pervy_slayer

We have seen so many times that Sanju Samson eats the real position of Padikal for stat padding And sends Padikal for finishing. he Sent Ashwin over Holder. he sent Parag over Jurel. now he sent Ashwin and Parag over Hetmayer and Jurel. superb captaincy #RRvsGT

08:51 PM · May 05, 2023

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Ridhima Pathak@PathakRidhima

There's no stopping.😂😂 Rashid Khan now removes Shimron Hetmyer. And you gotta applaud Hardik Pandya for his brilliant captaincy. #RRvsGT #IPL2023

08:53 PM · May 05, 2023

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giyan@jiyan_goda

You had a hope at riyan and anyone trolling him. @elonmusk don't find aliens come India here are lot of aliens who trolling lord riyan #RRvsGT #IPL2O23

09:03 PM · May 05, 2023

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kahani cricket ke@kahanicricketke

Rashid the man with golden heart ❤️❤️❤️ #RRvsGT #GTvRR

09:02 PM · May 05, 2023

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asmit@GunhaonKaDevta

I was so hyped for this Rajasthan Royals season intially played like they going to conquer...but absolute shite after that. #RRvsGT

09:02 PM · May 05, 2023

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Shaun@KbfcShaun99

WHAT THE HELL happened to RR all of a sudden!!? #RRvsGT #TATAIPL2023

09:02 PM · May 05, 2023

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RS PREDICTIONS@RSPREDICTIONS

Imagine using a cheerleader as an Impact Player Riyan Parag #RRvsGT

09:01 PM · May 05, 2023

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