Based on the brilliant innings of captain Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudarshan (52), Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in a one-sided match. In this match held at Eden Gardens Stadium on 21 April, Gujarat batted first and scored 198 runs for 3 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
In response, Kolkata's team could only score 159 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. In this way, Gujarat crushed KKR achieved its sixth victory in the current season, and took another step towards the playoffs. At the same time, KKR's path to reach the last four has become difficult. After the defeat in the match, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane looked very disappointed. Let's know what he said after the match.
What did Ajinkya Rahane say after the defeat at the hands of GT? After the defeat against Gujarat, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said during the post-match presentation that we were very disappointed with our performance. We did not bowl and field as expected, due to which they were able to put a big total on the board. Rahane also said that during batting the ball was coming a little slow on the bat, due to which it was not easy to hit shots.
Rahane also said,
"The target of 199 was achievable on this wicket. We thought that we had to stop Gujarat under 200 and we were successful too. There is no complaint with the bowlers, but we need to improve in batting. Especially there is a need to score runs in the middle overs. Fielding is also an aspect where we can improve. This format demands courage from you. I believe that we need to play bold game as a team and batting unit. I am sure that the batsmen are also thinking so. Angkrish batted well."
GT vs KKR Match Highlights: Gujarat thrashed KKR in their home ground
KKR won the toss against Gujarat Titans and decided to bowl first, which did not prove right for them. Batting first, Sai Sudarshan and captain Shubman Gill made a great start for Gujarat. Sai scored 52 runs in 36 balls with the help of 6 fours and 1 six. At the same time, captain Gill played an innings of 90 runs in 55 balls, which included 10 fours and 3 sixes. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler scored 41 runs.
In this way, KKR got a target of 199 runs to win, while chasing the team had a bad start. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was out after scoring 1 run while facing 4 balls. Sunil Narine played an innings of 17 runs. From KKR's side, only captain Ajinkya Rahane scored the highest 50 runs.
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