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Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Match 18 Match Summary

PBKS vs GT, 2023 - T20 Summary

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Match 18, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali , Apr 13, 2023
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
153/8 (20.0/20)
Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans
154/4 (19.5/20)
Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Mohit Sharma
    2/18(4)
PBKS 153/8
Bat Top Batsmen
Matthew Short
Matthew Short
36 (24)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 150SR
<a href=/cricket/players/106754-jitesh-sharma-playerprofile>Jitesh Sharma</a>
Jitesh Sharma
25 (23)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 108.69SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohit Sharma
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/2
R/W
Bowler
Rashid Khan
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/1
R/W
GT 154/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108578-shubman-gill-playerprofile>Shubman Gill</a>
Shubman Gill
67 (49)
  • 7x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 136.73SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1088-wriddhiman-saha-playerprofile>Wriddhiman Saha</a>
Wriddhiman Saha
30 (19)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 157.89SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Harpreet Brar
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/1
R/W
Bowler
Sam Curran
ECON 6.52
3.5
OVERS
25/1
R/W
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That is it from this game and it seems that the teams are so evenly matched that we are now seeing a trend of last-ball or last-over finishes regularly in the Indian T20 League, 2023 and it is riveting to watch. The action will continue on Friday, the 14th of April with high-on-confidence Kolkata taking on a resurgent Hyderabad team at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but as usual, our build-up will begin much sooner. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Mohit Sharma is the Player of the Match for taking two wickets for 18 runs in his four overs in his first game for Gujarat. He says that he did not think too much and since he has played in Mohali before, he knew that the pitch could play slow. Mentions that he wanted to use the conditions and try bowling variations which he would discuss with Hardik Pandya before executing the plans. Claims that there is no keyword he uses but tries to give his 100 per cent in training and studying the various matchups which allows them to bowl according to the plans for different batters. Explain that there were preparations done beforehand and he was already informed when he would bowl along with circumstances under which he could get the new ball. Ends by saying that the credit goes to the coaches and the roles have been assigned in advance.
Hardik Pandya, the skipper of Gujarat says that he wouldn't like to take the game this close and it is the beauty of this game that it is never over until it is over and they will go back to the drawing board. Adds that the kind of batting they have, they can take a few more risks in the middle overs. Mentions that the wicket was good but due to the hardness of the deck, the ball got a bit dried up and didn't come on as well as one would think. Goes on to applaud Mohit Sharma who made a stellar comeback and the way he bowled was brilliant. Reckons that they have had two close shaves and if this one had also gone against them then it would have stung and they will try to make amends and finish games off earlier.
The Presentation ceremony...
Shubman Gill, one of the stars with the bat for Gujarat is down for a chat. He shares that it is harder to hit sixes with the old ball. Explains that it was important for them to play the balls in the gap and run hard while putting loose deliveries to the boundary. He feels that he should have finished the match but Punjab and Rahul Tewatia is a good love story and it was apt that his boundary got them the win. Claims that in these kinds of games, there is pressure on both teams and they wanted to minimize the dot balls. Mentions that after the first inning got over they knew it was easier to score with the hard ball so they decided to go early. Informs that they lost momentum when Hardik Pandya got out and at that time they needed to rotate the strike. On Mohit Sharma, he says that when he was bowling in the nets he was looking really good, and with his slower deliveries and yorkers, he was a handful on this pitch.
Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of Punjab says that there were not enough runs on the board and the opposition got off to a good start so they need to rectify this going forward. Explains that whenever any team plays 56 dot balls, they will lose the game so they need to come up with plans and execute them. Claims that he is proud of the bowlers for taking the game right to the wire and the onus falls on the batters to give them something to bowl at. Mentions that Liam Livingstone came for training and pulled his muscle but feels he will be back in 3-4 days.
Earlier in the game, Hardik Pandya won the toss and had no hesitation in putting the opposition into batting first. This decision proved to be the correct one as the Gujarat bowlers were able to pick up early wickets in the Powerplay and that set the tone for the rest of the innings. As for Punjab, the openers failed but the middle order fought back decently. Matthew Short was going great guns but the rest of the pack was just a bit too slow till Shahrukh Khan struck a few lusty and important blows toward the fag end of the inning. Mohit Sharma who was playing in the league after not being a part of the tournament last season bowled a brilliant spell in which he picked up a couple of wickets and gave away very few runs as well. This meant that Gujarat restricted Punjab to a total of just 153 runs which on this ground is well below par. Coming to the chase, the Gujarat openers provided them with the perfect start but somehow Punjab managed to take the game into the final over only to end up on the losing side on the penultimate delivery.
Punjab will be gutted with the loss in the end but will be a tad disappointed with the overall performance as they didn't perform well with the bat yet again and the bowling in the Powerplay let them down as well. Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh were struck for early boundaries which put Punjab on the back foot but Arshdeep did get rid of a high-flying Wriddhiman Saha. After this, Harpreet Brar bowled a fine spell and slowly Punjab started to crawl back into the game. However, the opposition was always a few hits away from the win and they failed to pick up wickets at the death as well. But, all of a sudden, Arshdeep Singh bowled a fantastic 19th over which meant Sam Curran had an opportunity to defend 6 runs and he bowled a fabulous final over until the penultimate delivery and Punjab ended up on the losing side.
The target at hand wasn't a big one and Gujarat got off to a perfect start as well. Wriddhiman Saha took on the bowlers and Shubman Gill played a few delightful shots as they put on 48 quick runs before Saha was dismissed. Gill put on another steady stand with Sai Sudharsan but the scoring rate declined a bit. The skipper, Hardik Pandya couldn't get going but after he got out, Gill took matters into his own hands and found the fence at crucial times before notching up another half-century. David Miller supported him well and it looked like they were in control of things but it got really nervy in the final over with Gill back in the shed and Miller unable to find the fence. Rahul Tewatia though came out with nerves of steel and took his side to a memorable win.
What a cracker-jack of a game we have witnessed just now! Pure ecstasy on one side and heartbreak on the other. Take a bow Sam Curran but it is the 'Ice-man', Rahul Tewatia who has done it again for Gujarat and in some fine fashion as well. Punjab were down and out but all of a sudden they could feel the tide turning and the crowd got into it as well but Tewatia shattered those hopes in a single delivery.
19.5
4
Sam Curran To Rahul Tewatia
FOUR! It is that man once again! Rahul Tewatia is as cool as a cucumber and finishes the game with very little fuss! Sam Curran goes full and outside the off stump. Rahul Tewatia steps across towards the off side and gets down on one knee. He paddles this over the short fine leg fielder and finds the boundary for four runs. We have yet another last-over finish and there is no end to this excitement! Gujarat win by 6 wickets!
19.4
1
Sam Curran To David Miller
Nails the yorker once again and in line with the stumps. David Miller looks to go hard into the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back towards the keeper and Rahul Tewatia is already almost at the striker's end. David Miller takes off and manages to reach the other end as Sam Curran opts to not throw the ball.
19.3
1
Sam Curran To Rahul Tewatia
Bowls this on a yorker length and at the stumps. Rahul Tewatia digs this out towards long on and opens his account with a single.
Rahul Tewatia is the new man in for Gujarat. 6 needed off 4 balls now. Also, Shikhar Dhawan is off the field and Sam Curran is marching the troops here. The crowd is growing more and more impatient and we have a game on our hands.
19.2
W
Sam Curran To Shubman Gill OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Sam Curran has dismantled the stumps and sent the crowd into hysteria! The game is still alive here as Shubman Gill departs after playing a good knock but is unable to take his team over the finish line. Sam Curran bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Shubman Gill looks to go across the line but misses and watches his off stumpss get shattered. Gujarat lose their fourth wicket and still need 6 runs to win.
19.1
1
Sam Curran To David Miller
Sam Curran bowls this full and outside the off stump. David Miller knocks this hard towards cover and Rishi Dhawan pulls off an outstanding save to keep the game alive for Punjab.
Sam Curran to bowl the final over. Can he defend 6 runs?
Over 19 : 147/3
6 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 218.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 1 LB 18.6
D. Miller
15 (16)
S. Gill
67 (48)
A. Singh
4-0-33-1
18.6
lb
Arshdeep Singh To David Miller
Arshdeep Singh nails the yorker this time and gets it to reverse in the air into the batter. David Miller looks to dig this out but misses and the ball goes off the back leg towards short fine leg. They scamper across for a leg bye. Punjab opt for the review and UltraEdge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows that this is hitting the pads outside the leg stump. David Miller survives and Gujarat need 7 runs in the last over.
Reviewed! A gem of a yorker from Arshdeep Singh and at this stage Punjab have to go for the review. It seemed to be angling down leg at first sight but the third umpire will have a look. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is outside the line of leg stump. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.
18.5
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shubman Gill
Back to 'round the wicket and serves this full, outside the off pole. Shubman Gill eases this down to long off for a single. 8 runs needed in 7 balls.
18.4
1
Arshdeep Singh To David Miller
Bangs this in short and just outside the off pole. David Miller pulls this awkwardly towards deep square leg and takes a run.
18.3
0
Arshdeep Singh To David Miller
Goes full and into the pads. David Miller looks to flick this into the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball rolls down the pitch.
18.2
2
Arshdeep Singh To David Miller
Goes over the wicket to the southpaw and serves this full, outside off. David Miller strokes this towards wide long off and collects a couple of runs. A run-a-ball required now.
18.1
1
Arshdeep Singh To Shubman Gill
Arshdeep Singh starts the over from 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.
Over 18 : 141/3
12 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 417.6
D. Miller
12 (12)
S. Gill
65 (46)
K. Rabada
4-0-36-1
17.6
4
Kagiso Rabada To David Miller
FOUR! David Miller gets his first boundary after 11 deliveries! Kagiso Rabada bowls this short and outside the off stump. David Miller rocks back and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.
17.5
0
Kagiso Rabada To David Miller
Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. David Miller looks to pull this away but misses as the ball sails towards the keeper.
17.4
1
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill
This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill punches this down to long on for one.
17.3
6
Kagiso Rabada To Shubman Gill
SIX! That has been whipped off the waist effortlessly! Kagiso Rabada bowls this a tad bit short and into the batter. Shubman Gill pulls this towards deep square leg and clears the boundary with ease for six runs.
17.2
1
Kagiso Rabada To David Miller
Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. David Miller gets an inside edge into the leg side and sets off for a quick single.
17.1
0
Kagiso Rabada To David Miller
Kagiso Rabada bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. David Miller cuts this just short of the fielder at point.
Full Commentary
19 OV
6 Runs
A. Singh to S. Gill D. Miller
  • 118.1
  • 218.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 1 LB 18.6
18 OV
12 Runs
K. Rabada to D. Miller S. Gill
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
9 Runs
S. Curran to D. Miller S. Gill
  • 1 LB 16.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
9 Runs
R. Chahar to D. Miller S. Gill
  • 215.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 415.4
  • 115.5
  • 1 LB 15.6
15 OV
6 Runs
H. Brar to S. Gill H. Pandya D. Miller
  • 114.1
  • W 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
10 Runs
K. Rabada to H. Pandya S. Gill
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 4 LB 13.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
4 Runs
H. Brar to S. Gill H. Pandya
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
3 Runs
A. Singh to S. Gill S. Sudharsan H. Pandya
  • 111.1
  • W 11.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
8 Runs
M. Short to S. Sudharsan S. Gill
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
2 Runs
H. Brar to S. Gill S. Sudharsan
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
11 Runs
R. Chahar to S. Gill S. Sudharsan
  • 48.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 48.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
S. Curran to S. Sudharsan S. Gill
  • 07.1
  • 27.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
R. Chahar to S. Sudharsan S. Gill
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
S. Curran to S. Gill S. Sudharsan
  • 25.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
8 Runs
K. Rabada to W. Saha S. Sudharsan
  • 04.1
  • 24.2
  • 24.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
8 Runs
H. Brar to S. Gill W. Saha
  • 43.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
18 Runs
A. Singh to W. Saha
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 22.3
  • 42.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
11 Runs
K. Rabada to W. Saha S. Gill
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 1 LB 1.4
  • 21.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
7 Runs
A. Singh to W. Saha S. Gill
  • 10.1
  • 40.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mohit Sharma
  • Umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Akshay Totre (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)
  • Referee Rajiv Seth (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Punjab 153/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Punjab 150/6 in 19.3 overs
  • Punjab 100/4 in 15.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 99/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (13.1 ovs): GUJ against B Rajapaksa (LBW) Unsuccessful (PUN: 2, GUJ: 0)
  • Punjab 92/4: J Sharma c W Saha b M Sharma 25(23)
  • Referral 2 (12.2 ovs): GUJ against J Sharma (Caught) Successful (PUN: 2, GUJ: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 52/2 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 52/2
  • Punjab 50/2 in 5.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (3.1 ovs): GUJ against S Dhawan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PUN: 2, GUJ: 1)
  • Gujarat 150/4 in 19.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (18.6 ovs): PUN against D Miller (LBW) Unsuccessful (PUN: 1, GUJ: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out: Gujarat 120/3 in 16.0 overs
  • S Gill T20 fifty: 51 runs in 40 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Gujarat 101/2 in 13.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Gujarat 78/1 in 9.0 overs
  • Gujarat 52/1 in 5.0 overs
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