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Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Match 48 Commentary, Live Updates

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Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 48, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur , May 05, 2023

Rajasthan Royals

118 (17.5/20)

Gujarat Titans

119/1 (13.5/20)

Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets

Player of the Match

Rashid Khan

3/14(4)

Right then, that's all from this game. A resounding victory by Gujarat this evening sees them strengthen their position at the top of the points table. The 2023 Indian T20 League action continues on Saturday, 06th May with a doubleheader. In the first game of the day, we have this season's 2nd El Clasico between Chennai and Mumbai and that will begin at 3.30 pm IST (10.00 am GMT). The second game of the day sees Delhi go up against Bangalore and that game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2.00 pm GMT). As always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Rashid Khan wins the Man of the Match award for his exceptional spell with the ball in hand. He starts by saying that he is just trying his best, adding that he is trying to minimise the difference between leg-spin deliveries and googly. This will make it difficult for the batters to read his bowling. Feels that whenever he losses his line and length, it gets easier for the batters to take him on. States that he tries to keep it simple, go through some of the deliveries with the video analyst and tries to rectify his mistakes soon. Informs that the way Noor Ahmad has been working is the real reason for his success.

Hardik Pandya, the captain of Gujarat starts by saying that he does not need to converse much with the spinners and adds that there is no one better than Rashid Khan to communicate with Noor Ahmad. Shares that he sets a standard field for both spinners and both are confident and clear about what they want to do which is important. Mentions that Saha is one of the best spinners he has played and feels that it is not easy to pick Noor and Rashid with the pace they bowl. Also says that they are relaxed while doing their job and if there is a need he or Ashish Nehra will have to pull up their socks. Ends by saying that he does not shy away from accepting his mistakes and adds that acceptance is the key to success for him.

Time for the presentations...

Wriddhiman Saha is in next for a chat. He starts by saying they are concentrating to continue on the benchmark that they set last year. Tells that every bowler is contributing this season for them, which is why the Purple cap is constantly switching hands. Informs that he tries to follow the ball late while keeping against Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. The movement helps to make up even when he fails to read the googly.

Sanju Samson, the skipper of Rajasthan is in for an interview. He starts by saying that they had a tough time today. Adds that they started well with the bat but the Gujarat spinners were incredible. Mentions they were bowling good lines and lengths. Informs they kept taking crucial wickets in the middle overs which cost them the game. States that they believe that they are playing good cricket and he feels that the boys will surely be hungrier for a win in the upcoming matches.

Earlier in the game, after Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first, Rajashthan did lose Jos Buttler early but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson got their side off to a solid start. The duo were going along nicely but a mixup between the two resulted in the run out of Jaiswal. His departure was the turning point in Rajasthan's innings as they could never get going and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. As a result, they were bundled out for 118 without playing the full quota of 20 overs. For Gujarat, Rashid Khan was back at his usual best with figures of 3 for 14 from his four overs. His fellow Afghan teammate Noor Ahmad was among the wickets as well with two wickets to his name.

As the scoreboard suggests, it has been a game to forget for Rajasthan. First with the bat and now with the ball, nothing went their way at their home venue. With not a big total to defend, early wickets were the need of the hour for Rajasthan. Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma did not succeed in doing so but did manage to keep the Gujarat openers in check. Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers for them on this tough night, accounting for Shubman Gill. At that stage, Rajasthan had a sniff but Hardik Pandya made light work of the chase to crush the hopes of the home side.

Gujarat have absolutely steamrolled their way to victory this evening! In their pursuit of a modest total, Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill were off to a cautious start. The opening pair took their time to adjust to the pace and bounce of the wicket but once set, started finding boundaries and put Gujarat in a strong position. Gill departed after a 71-run opening stand which brought the Gujarat skipper out to the middle. Hardik Pandya came out with a clear game plan and was firing on all cylinders right from the first ball. He was at his destructive best and joined hands with Wriddhiman Saha to ensure there were no more hiccups in the chase.

End Of The Over 13.5 : 119/1

5 Runs

113.1
113.2
113.3
113.4
113.5

W. Saha

41 (34)

H. Pandya

39 (15)

Y. Chahal

3.5-0-22-1

13.5

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Saha with the winning run. It is tossed up, full and on off. Saha eases it into the gap past extra cover. The batters cross for one. GUJARAT WIN THE MATCH BY 9 WICKETS.

13.4

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

Another single now as Pandya knocks this full ball towards mid off. SCORES LEVEL.

13.3

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Saha sweeps this full ball to deep square leg for a single.

13.2

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya rotates the strike now. Good length, on off. Pandya punches it past mid off. One more.

13.1

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Back of a length, on off. Saha pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

End Of The Over 13 : 114/1

8 Runs

112.1
112.2
412.3
112.4
012.5
112.6

W. Saha

38 (31)

H. Pandya

37 (13)

R. Ashwin

1-0-8-0

12.6

Ravichandran Ashwin To Wriddhiman Saha

A bit short, outside off. Saha slaps it to deep point for one.

12.5

Ravichandran Ashwin To Wriddhiman Saha

On the pads, nudged to square leg off the back foot.

12.4

Ravichandran Ashwin To Hardik Pandya

Follows the batter and bowls it short at him, Hardik Pandya works it off the back foot to long on for a run.

12.3

Ravichandran Ashwin To Hardik Pandya

FOUR! Smashed! Ashwin keeps it short and near the tramline on off, Hardik Pandya reaches out and slaps it wide of deep cover. Trent Boult puts in a dive but in vain.

12.2

Ravichandran Ashwin To Wriddhiman Saha

Short and quicker on off, Wriddhiman Saha eases this one to backward point for one.

12.1

Ravichandran Ashwin To Hardik Pandya

Starts with a full delivery, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya clips it wide of long on and settles with a single.

End Of The Over 12 : 106/1

10 Runs

211.1
011.2
111.3
211.4
411.5
111.6

H. Pandya

31 (10)

W. Saha

36 (28)

Y. Chahal

3-0-17-1

11.6

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

Tossed up and bowls it on off, Hardik Pandya drives it on the up to deep point for one.

11.5

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

FOUR! Beautifully played! Yuzvendra Chahal floats this one and bowls it short, on off, Hardik Pandya waits for the ball to arrive and cuts it hard. Gets it well wide of deep point for yet another boundary.

11.4

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

Bowls it short and around off, Hardik Pandya rides on top of the bounce and cuts it to deep point. Sandeep Sharma runs around and dives to his left to save a couple of runs for his side.

11.3

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Flatter this time and on off, Wriddhiman Saha taps it in front of point and gets to the other end.

11.2

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

BEATEN! Flighted and full, outside off. It turns away. Saha tries to chase it but misses.

11.1

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Short and slower, turning away outside off, Wriddhiman Saha punches it off the back foot and wide of deep cover for a couple of runs.

End Of The Over 11 : 96/1

24 Runs

610.1
410.2
610.3
610.4
110.5
110.6

W. Saha

33 (25)

H. Pandya

24 (7)

A. Zampa

3-0-40-0

10.6

Adam Zampa To Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha now clips this full ball into mid-wicket for one. Adam Zampa has been taken to the cleaners here. He gives away 40 runs in his 3 overs so far.

10.5

Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya

Quicker and full, on off. Pandya punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

10.4

Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya

SIX! ALL THE WAY! Hardik Pandya seems to be in a hurry here. It is full, on off. Pandya smacks it over the bowler's head. He gets good connection once again and sends it past the ropes for a maximum.

10.3

Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya

SIX! Hardik Pandya, you beauty. It is tossed, full and on middle. Hardik Pandya gets it off the middle off the blade and the ball flies over the long off fence.

10.2

Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya

FOUR! Smacked! Hardik Pandya couldn't have connected it any better. It is a short one, outside off. Hardik Pandya crunches it through covers. The ball races away to the fence in a flash.

10.1

Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya

SIX! BANG! Hardik Pandya puts all the trick out of the park here. It is fuller, on off. Pandya gets under it and tonks it down the park for a biggie.

End Of The Over 10 : 72/1

3 Runs

19.1
09.2
19.3
W 9.4
09.5
19.6

H. Pandya

1 (2)

W. Saha

32 (24)

Y. Chahal

2-0-7-1

9.6

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

The Gujarat skipper is off the mark. Darted on the pads, Hardik Pandya clips it into mid-wicket. One taken. Gujarat Titans need 47 runs more to win. Less than a run a ball as well. They are surely the favourites from hereon, unless Rajasthan spinners have a trick under their sleeve.

9.5

Yuzvendra Chahal To Hardik Pandya

Fuller, on off. Pandya gets it into covers, as he drives it on his front foot.

Hardik Pandya walks out to bat.

9.4

Yuzvendra Chahal To Shubman Gill OUT!

OUT! STUMPED! This is beautiful piece of bowling. Yuzvendra Chahal strikes and draws the first blood. It is a slower ball, flighted and on off. Gill puts on his dancing shows and comes down the track. He throws the kitchen sink at it, but manages to get no blade on it. The ball spins away sharply after hitting the deck and then Sanju Samson makes no mistake behind the sticks. He is quick to take the bails off.

9.3

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Full, on the stumps. Saha knocks it down to long off for one.

9.2

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Flights it up, full and outside off. It grips and turns further away outside off. Saha tries to sweep it away but misses it completely.

9.1

Yuzvendra Chahal To Shubman Gill

Looped up, full and on off. Gill drives it to sweeper cover for one run.

End Of The Over 9 : 69/0

8 Runs

18.1
08.2
48.3
18.4
08.5
28.6

W. Saha

31 (22)

S. Gill

35 (33)

A. Zampa

2-0-16-0

8.6

Adam Zampa To Wriddhiman Saha

On the pads, Saha nudges it to square leg for two runs. Another great over for the visitors, 8 runs off it.

8.5

Adam Zampa To Wriddhiman Saha

Quicker and full, on off. Saha gets his blade down in time.

8.4

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

Loopy ball, on off. Gill pushes it into off for one.

8.3

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Nicely played. Gill moves to 34. Tossed up, full and on off. Gill prods and creams it through extra cover. The ball races away to the fence.

8.2

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

Quicker and flatter, on the stumps. Gill eases it back to the bowler.

8.1

Adam Zampa To Wriddhiman Saha

Floated and full, outside off. Saha drives it through covers for one.

End Of The Over 8 : 61/0

4 Runs

07.1
07.2
17.3
07.4
17.5
27.6

S. Gill

30 (30)

W. Saha

28 (19)

Y. Chahal

1-0-4-0

7.6

Yuzvendra Chahal To Shubman Gill

On the pads, Gill tucks it to the right of mid on. The batters collect a brace.

7.5

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

A single now as this full ball is pushed through covers.

7.4

Yuzvendra Chahal To Wriddhiman Saha

Tossed up, full and outside off, Wriddhiman Saha gets down to sweep but misses.

7.3

Yuzvendra Chahal To Shubman Gill

Floated, full on leg, Shubman Gill gets forward and knocks it down to long on for a single.

7.2

Yuzvendra Chahal To Shubman Gill

Looped up, on off, pushed to the left of the bowler.

7.1

Yuzvendra Chahal To Shubman Gill

Full and on off, pushed into covers.

Strategic break! Gujarat are on the driving seat here. They have all 10 wickets in hand. Both the openers are cruising along really well. Rajasthan need a wicket, that too early, if they are to make a game out of it.

End Of The Over 7 : 57/0

8 Runs

16.1
06.2
46.3
16.4
16.5
16.6

S. Gill

27 (26)

W. Saha

27 (17)

A. Zampa

1-0-8-0

6.6

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

Short and turning away, outside off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot to deep cover. Retains the strike with a single.

6.5

Adam Zampa To Wriddhiman Saha

In the air but safe! Short and on middle by Adam Zampa, Wriddhiman Saha crouches and tries to paddle this one fine on the leg side. Ends up getting a leading edge but luckily for him, the ball drops well wide of Ravichandran Ashwin at short fine leg. The batters cross for one.

6.4

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

Floats this one, full on off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and knocks it down to long on for one.

6.3

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Sheer timing! Short and quicker on off, Shubman Gill hangs back and cuts it through point. Times this one too well and beats the deep point fielder for a boundary.

6.2

Adam Zampa To Shubman Gill

Flatter and at the stumps, Shubman Gill makes room but can only push it back to the bowler.

6.1

Adam Zampa To Wriddhiman Saha

Starts with a googly, short on leg, the ball keeps a tad low but Wriddhiman Saha still manages to work it to deep mid-wicket for one.

End Of The Over 6 : 49/0

10 Runs

15.1
1 NB 5.2
45.2
05.3
05.4
45.5
05.6

S. Gill

21 (22)

W. Saha

25 (15)

S. Sharma

3-0-19-0

5.6

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

On a good length and on off, Shubman Gill steers this one to backward point for a dot.

5.5

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Thrashed! Angled into the batter on a short length, Shubman Gill shimmies down the track and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

5.4

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Lands it on a length, on middle, Shubman Gill shuffles and pushes it back to the bowler.

5.3

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Sharma serves it full and around off, Shubman Gill drives it crisply but straight to cover.

5.2

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Up and over! It is very full, outside off. Gill gets under it and lofts it down to long off for four runs.

5.2

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

NO BALL! Free Hit coming up. Sandeep Sharma misses his front foot landing this time and has put himself under pressure here.

5.1

Sandeep Sharma To Wriddhiman Saha

Tap and run! Full length, on off. Saha pushes it gently into covers. They cross for one.

End Of The Over 5 : 39/0

14 Runs

44.1
04.2
14.3
44.4
44.5
14.6

W. Saha

24 (14)

S. Gill

13 (16)

T. Boult

3-0-28-0

4.6

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

Keeps it on a good length and on off, Wriddhiman Saha clips it through mid-wicket for one.

4.5

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

FOUR! Exquisite shot! Back of a length, outside off. Saha gets on top of the bounce and crunches it through covers for four runs. Gujarat are turning up the heat now.

4.4

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

FOUR! Slower this time and on middle and leg, Wriddhiman Saha reads the change of pace well and advances down the track. Lofts it over mid on and collects another boundary for himself.

4.3

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

A single now! Shubman Gill nudges this length ball off his hips. They cross for one.

4.2

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

Very full, outside off. Gill uses his feet and taps it to mid off.

4.1

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Shot of authority by Shubman Gill! Trent Boult goes full and around off, Shubman Gill picks the length early and does not miss out. Clears the front leg and smokes it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

End Of The Over 4 : 25/0

9 Runs

13.1
13.2
13.3
2 LB 3.4
03.5
43.6

W. Saha

15 (11)

S. Gill

8 (13)

S. Sharma

2-0-9-0

3.6

Sandeep Sharma To Wriddhiman Saha

FOUR! Nicely played! Full and on off by Sandeep Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha steps out of the crease and meets the ball on the full. Thumps it wide of mid off for a boundary.

3.5

Sandeep Sharma To Wriddhiman Saha

Fuller and on the stumps, Wriddhiman Saha flicks it straight to mid-wicket for a dot.

3.4

Sandeep Sharma To Wriddhiman Saha

Two Leg byes! Sandeep Sharma bowls a cutter into the wicket, on leg, Wriddhiman Saha goes for the pull but gets deceived by the slowness of the delivery. The ball catches him on the front pad and rolls down to fine leg. Rajasthan go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Sanju Samson goes for the review after having a word with the bowler. The UltraEdge shows no but the ball is missing the wickets on Ball Tracking. Rajasthan lose their review.

3.3

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Length delivery at the stumps by Sandeep Sharma, Shubman Gill uses his feet and knocks it down to long on for a single.

3.2

Sandeep Sharma To Wriddhiman Saha

Slower this time and on a shortish length, on off, Wriddhiman Saha drops this one in front of cover and takes a single.

3.1

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Keeps it full and on off, Shubman Gill knocks it to mid off and sets off for a quick single.

End Of The Over 3 : 16/0

5 Runs

02.1
02.2
42.3
02.4
12.5
02.6

W. Saha

10 (7)

S. Gill

6 (11)

T. Boult

2-0-14-0

2.6

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

Good-length delivery, around off, Wriddhiman Saha dabs it straight to backward point for a dot.

2.5

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

On a fuller length and on middle, Shubman Gill pushes it to mid-wicket and calls Wriddhiman Saha for a quick single.

2.4

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

Changes his length and bowls it full on the stumps, Shubman Gill pushes it to mid on for a dot

2.3

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Cut away! Bowls this one slightly short, outside off from over the wicket, Shubman Gill stands tall and cuts it hard. Gets it wide of deep point for a boundary.

2.2

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

Angles this one on off, on a full length, Shubman Gill drives it on the up but straight to cover.

2.1

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

Good stop! On a good length and swinging in on off, Shubman Gill stays back and slaps it to extra cover where Devdutt Padikkal dives to his left and keeps it to a dot.

End Of The Over 2 : 11/0

2 Runs

11.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
01.5
11.6

S. Gill

1 (6)

W. Saha

10 (6)

S. Sharma

1-0-2-0

1.6

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is finally off the mark! Fuller in length and on the pads, Shubman Gill wrists this one to deep square leg for one.

1.5

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot to short cover.

1.4

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Keeps it full and at the stumps, Shubman Gill clips it nicely but does not manage to beat the fielder at mid-wicket.

1.3

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

Fuller and outside off by Sandeep Sharma, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and blocks it to short cover for a dot.

1.2

Sandeep Sharma To Shubman Gill

On a good length, in the channel outside off, shaping into Shubman Gill who checks his shot and defends it to cover.

1.1

Sandeep Sharma To Wriddhiman Saha

Bowls it on a length and swinging into the pads, Wriddhiman Saha tucks this one to short fine leg and scampers across for a quick single.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Sandeep Sharma.

End Of The Over 1 : 9/0

9 Runs

00.1
00.2
40.3
40.4
10.5
00.6

S. Gill

0 (1)

W. Saha

9 (5)

T. Boult

1-0-9-0

0.6

Trent Boult To Shubman Gill

Switches to 'round the wicket and darts this one full, on off and middle, Shubman Gill watchfully keeps this one out on the off side. A good first over for Gujarat, 9 runs came off it.

0.5

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

Goes full and outside off, Wriddhiman Saha looks to drive but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls down to fine leg for one.

0.4

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

FOUR! Drags his length and angles it across, outside off, Wriddhiman Saha slashes and gets it just over the leaping Riyan Parag at backward point for a boundary.

0.3

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

FOUR! Wriddhiman Saha and Gujarat are underway! Bowls it full and just outside off, Wriddhiman Saha leans into the drive and gets it through extra cover for a boundary.

0.2

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

Lands this one touch fuller this time and outside off, Wriddhiman Saha goes for the drive but mishits it back to the bowler.

0.1

Trent Boult To Wriddhiman Saha

Starts on the money! Bowls it on a hard length and shaping in on leg, Wriddhiman Saha fends this one a bit uppishly on the leg side.