Twitter reactions: Shubman Gill, Lockie Ferguson shine in GT’s triumph over DC at IPL 2022
In the tenth match of the continued Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.
Chasing 172, the Capitals had a horrible begin, shedding their prime three batters – Tim Seifert (3), Prithvi Shaw (10), and Mandeep Singh (18) – cheaply when the group’s rating learn 34 in 4.5 overs.
Then, captain Rishabh Pant and middle-order batter Lalit Yadav tried to regular the ship. The pair stitched a significant stand of 61 runs for the fourth wicket earlier than Lalit (25) met an unlucky run-out in the twelfth over.
The dismissal of Lalit opened floodgates as quickly Pant (43), and Axar Patel (8) grew to become the victims of Lockie Ferguson to get lowered to 126/6 in 14.5 overs. DC stored shedding wickets from thereon solely to achieve 157/9, shedding the competition by 14 runs.
Earlier, Shubman Gill starred with the willow for Gujarat to take his group in direction of a aggressive complete. Gill smoked 10 boundaries, together with 4 sixes, to attain an incredible 84 from 46 deliveries.
The swashbuckling opener fashioned a vital 65 runs partnership with captain Hardik Pandyawho contributed 31 off 27 balls. David Miller stayed unbeaten on 20 from 15 deliveries to assist Gujarat attain 171/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Mustafizur Rahman bagged a three-wicket haul whereas conceding 23 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Another left-armer, Khaleel Ahmedpicked up a few scalps however ended up giving freely 34 runs in 4 overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
😉 These two know how one can win on April2⃣ pic.twitter.com/AFZFs1d14S
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 2, 2022
Wonderful win for @gujarat_titans. Making a declare to be the very best bowling facet of the #TATAIPL. And with Hardik bowling, and bowling properly, it provides them an added dimension.
– Harsha Bhogle (bhogleharsha) April 2, 2022
It is 2nd April. The group coached by Gary Kirsten needed to win 😊 #GTvsDC #IPL2022
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 2, 2022
Shubhman Gill one other sensible teen. Stronger strategy this inning. #DCvsGT
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 2, 2022
Sarum ramya Gujratis 👍 bowlers have gained that sport for the titans ! Very properly led by @hardikpandya7 nice spell @MdShami11 #lockiefurguson !! Great knock @ShubmanGill however nonetheless have to make enhancements in loss of life hitting ! Aur yeh nehra ji ki smile offside 😁 #DCvsGT #IPL2022
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 2, 2022
The knock all of us been ready for prime one @ShubmanGillproperly performed actually. Gujrat want some energy hiting going straight away. #DCvGT #IPL2022
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) April 2, 2022
Every single time #DC appear to seek out the appropriate key to unlock the door, there may be #LockieFerguson to close the door.
That is the way it feels.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) April 2, 2022
Ace of tempo: Lockie Ferguson. Has bowled at a searing tempo tonight #IPL2022
– Sarang Bhalerao (bhaleraosarang) April 2, 2022
🎯⚡ BANG ON! Lockie Ferguson has registered his private greatest bowling figures in IPL with a wonderful 4️⃣fer tonight!
📸 IPL • #LockieFerguson #GTvDC #DCvGT #IPL #IPL2022 #TATAIPL #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/torbW19vJb
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) April 2, 2022
47% of deliveries bowled by Lockie Ferguson to date have been met by a false shot(edge or play & miss) – his excessive tempo has prompted severe issues for Delhi Capitals at the moment. #IPL2022 #GTvDC
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) April 2, 2022
We lose by 1⃣4⃣ runs.
We’ll bounce again from this 👊#YehHaiNayiDilli #GTvDC #IPL2022
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 2, 2022