Defending champions Gujarat Titans made an impressive start to their campaign by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the first match of the IPL 2023 season at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Chasing a target of 179, Hardik Pandya-led GT rode on opener Shubman Gill’s 36-ball 62 to post 182/5 in 19.2 overs.
Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel made a big prediction for IPL 2023. (file photo)
With Gill’s stellar performance in international cricket, it was anticipated that he will recover from the opening game of the IPL 2023. Six fours and three sixes in his action-packed innings destroyed the CSK bowlers until the 15th over.
Parthiv Patel, a former cricketer for India, discussed Gill on JioCinema while also highlighting Wriddhiman Saha’s contribution to the pursuit. “How Gujarat Titans began their pursuit. We let Wriddhiman Saha to utilize the opening six overs as effectively as possible. A strong start is crucial because the target was below average on this wicket, they noted.
“I believe Gujarat Titans did it and maintained the momentum. Shubman Gill carried over his international form into the IPL, as we all know he can do. Shubman Gill needs to have a season with 600 runs. “can get,” he continued. The couple is also predicting something significant.
Wriddhiman hit a 16-ball 25 during the chase, and Vijay Shankar added 27 as well. Rajvardhan Hangergekar grabbed three wickets for CSK in the meantime. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 92 off 50 balls for CSK when they first posted 178/7 in 20 overs.
For GT’s bowling unit, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, and Alzarri Joseph each claimed two wickets. With 483 runs, Gill placed fifth in the Orange Cap race last year. Ahead of the 2018 50-over World Cup, Gill will look to improve on that performance. Following a respectable start, GT will play Delhi Capitals on April 4 in New Delhi.