IPL 2023: Impressed By Gujarat Titans Star, Hardik Pandya Makes Bold 'India' Prediction

05.04.2023 - 08:43 sports.ndtv.com

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya sees teammate Sai Sudharsan doing "great things" in franchise cricket in the next two years.

Sudharsan made an unbeaten 62 off 48 balls as Titans tamed Delhi Capitals for their second win as many games. "He (Sai Sudharsan) is been batting terrifically.

Credit to the support staff and to him as well. The amount of batting he's done in the last 15 days, all the result you see is all his hard work. "Going forward, if I'm not wrong, in two years, he'll do something great for franchise cricket and eventually for India," said Hardik at the post-match presentation.

He said the winning mantra for him is to back his instincts. Opting to bowl, Pandya made some smart bowling changes to restrict home team Delhi Capitals to 162/8 before winning the contest by six wickets with 11 balls to spare. "It is my instinct.

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Gujarat Titans will be squaring off against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in their next IPL 2023 match on Tuesday. The defending champions pulled-off a thrilling win against Lucknow Super Giants in their previous clash, where they defended a low total of 136. In the match, debutant Noor Ahmad and Mohit Sharma were the pick among the bowlers as they scalped two wicket each. Noor was given his debut cap in the absence of Alzarri Joseph. As Joseph is fit to play, he is expected to take Noor's place in the Playing XI against MI.

Watch: "Bhai-valry" - Hardik Pandya Sledges Brother Krunal Pandya In IPL 2023. His Reaction Is Viral

The sibling rivalry between Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya was at the full display as Gujarat Titans took on Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Saturday. When Krunal walked out to bat at No. 3 for LSG, Hardik was seen exchanging words with his brother as he got ready to take strike. In a video posted by the digital broadcaster JioCinema, the GT skipper could be heard shouting instructions to his teammates about how to dismiss Krunal. Hardik tried to get any emotion out of his brother but Krunal did not pay any attention and just adjusted his gloves and helmet.

IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants Skipper KL Rahul Registers Unwanted Batting Record In Loss Against Gujarat Titans

India and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter KL Rahul registered an unwanted record to his name on Saturday in the seven-run loss to defending champions Gujarat Titans in Lucknow. He played the third-slowest knock in IPL history, by a batter who has played atleast 60 balls in his innings. In the match, KL scored 68 off 61 balls. His knock consisted of eight boundaries. His runs came at a strike rate of 111.48. His knock is the third slowest in IPL history, behind JP Duminy, who played an inning of 59 (63) with a strike rate of 93.65 against Punjab Kings in 2009 while playing for Mumbai Indians (MI). Following him is Aaron Finch, who scored 68 (62) with a strike rate of 109.68 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians in 2014.

IPL 2023: "Don't Know How It Happened...": KL Rahul Shocked After LSG Lose 4 wickets in 4 Balls To Go Down vs GT

It was a sight that has rarely played at the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chasing a paltry target of 136 against defending champions Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants had reached 105/1 in 14 overs. With just 31 needed off the next six overs and half-centurion KL Rahul at the crease, a win was within grasp for LSG. But then what transpired shocked everybody. GT bowlers checked the run flow as they conceded 19 runs and took two wickets in the next five overs. Going into the last over, LSG needed 12 off the last six balls. Though it was tough, it was not impossible, especially with a set Rahul, batting on 66, at the crease.

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya Joins Elite List, Becomes Only 2nd Indian To Achieve This Unique Feat

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday achieved a significant milestone by scoring 2000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya achieved the feat during a match against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Pandya achieved this feat as he smashed the crucial runs in the eighth over, smashing a carrom ball from off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin over mid-off/extra cover. Pandya, who started the game just 16 runs shy of the 2000-run mark, has now joined an elite group of IPL players who have scored 2000 runs and taken 50 wickets. The hard-hitting all-rounder has taken 50 wickets in the IPL over a nine-year and 100-match career.

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Will Yash Dayal Make A Comeback?

Gujarat Titans, coming off a tough away clash against Punjab Kings in Mohali, would be aiming to climb to the top of the table when they take on leaders Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Ahmedabad on Sunday. History is on Hardik Pandya's side as the team has won all three games against the Royals so far, and that would certainly play on the minds of the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan outfit at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Who can forget the Titans' seven-wicket victory in the IPL 2022 final in only their first year, with Pandya's side making it a one-sided contest, winning with 11 balls to spare.