Ahmedabad, April 28 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans showcased their batting prowess, posting a formidable total of 200/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 45th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday.
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first, opting to chase under the lights. GT faced an early setback with opener Wriddhiman Saha departing for just 5 runs in the very first over. Captain Shubman Gill's dismissal for 16 further tested the GT's resolve.
However, it was the dynamic partnership between Sai Sudarshan and Shahrukh Khan that turned the tide in favor of the Titans. The duo stitched together an impressive 86-run stand for the third wicket, resurrecting the innings and laying a solid foundation. Shahrukh's explosive knock of 58 runs off 30 deliveries, adorned with three boundaries and five maximums, injected momentum into GT's innings.
Meanwhile, Sudarshan played a pivotal role, anchoring the innings with a composed unbeaten knock of 84 runs from 49 balls. His innings included eight boundaries and four sixes, guiding GT to a commanding total. David Miller provided late fireworks, remaining not out on 26 runs from 19 deliveries.
Despite some resistance from the RCB bowlers, including Swapnil Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and Glenn Maxwell, who claimed one wicket each, the GT managed to post a challenging target of 201 runs for the opposition.
With the stage set for an enthralling chase, all eyes are now on RCB as they aim to chase down the target and secure a crucial victory in the IPL.
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