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IPL 2022: We needed to come out of our comfort zone, says Hardik Pandya on Gujarat Titans' decision to bat first against Punjab Kings

Gujarat Titans needed to do to get out of their comfort zone ahead of the bigger battles that await them in their debut Indian Premier League season, said skipper Hardik Pandya. Gujarat, who lead the IPL points table with eight wins from 10 games and are set to reach the playoffs, lost to Punjab by eight wickets here on Tuesday. Gujarat struggled to 143 for eight, which Punjab chased down in 16 overs.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After GT vs PBKS Match 48

Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by eight wickets in Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 144 runs, PBKS reached 145 for two in 16 overs. Opener Shikhar Dhawan smacked an unbeaten knock of 62 runs off 53 balls and all-rounder Liam Livingstone was also unbeaten with a knock of 30 runs off 10 deliveries. Earlier, GT posted 143 for eight in 20 overs, courtesy of an unbeaten half-century by Sai Sudharsan. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada was in top form for PBKS and took four wickets.

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings Thrash Table-Toppers Gujarat Titans To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Shikhar Dhawan struck a fine half-century as error-prone Punjab Kings finally produced a clinical performance to beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets and end the IPL table leaders' five-match winning streak here on Tuesday. Pacer Kagiso Rabada snared four wickets as Punjab Kings restricted formidable Gujarat Titans to a below-par 143 for eight after Hardik Pandya opted to bat first. Punjab, who made a mess of what should have been a straightforward chase in their last game, learned from their mistakes to pace the innings much better and overcome the target in 16 overs.

IPL 2022, GT vs PBKS: Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans to boost playoff hopes

Punjab ride on Rabada's four-for & Dhawan's class to romp to 8-wkt win over table-topping TitansThe experienced Shikhar Dhawan may be out of the reckoning for India in the T20Is set-up but that hasn't dimmed his will to make a comeback to the national team. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARD | POINTS TABLEOn Tuesday, he produced a composed display of responsible and aggressive batting in his unbeaten knock of 62 as Punjab Kings cantered to an easy eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Dhawan's upper-cut off Alzarri Joseph to a ball aimed at his throat was the pick of his shots. He also took a special liking for state-mate Pradeep Sangwan, cutting him for three fours.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to make Test return against England

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to return to Test cricket for the first time since November after being included in their initial 20-man squad for next month's tour of England. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday named an extended squad for the three-Test series to include cover for players likely to miss two warm-up games at the end of this month due to their involvement in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The squad will be trimmed down to 15 before the first Test at Lord's on June 2. Williamson's elbow injury kept him out of a Test match in India in December and home series against South Africa and Bangladesh. The 31-year-old is currently playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and could be among those absent for the warm-up matches, along with Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Team NI boxing team announced for Birmingham

Northern Ireland's boxing team has been confirmed for this summer's Commonwealth Games.

New Zealand expect steely England under new skipper Stokes

New Zealand expect Ben Stokes's leadership to galvanise England but they intend to make life as difficult as they can for the new skipper in the upcoming test series, head coach Gary Stead said.

Alcaraz gana con nocturnidad a Basilashvili en su debut como top-10

Con nocturnidad, a las 22:50, y con cierta alevosía en la programación, arrancó en el estadio Manolo Santana de la Caja Mágica el partido de presentación de en la 20ª edición del . Pese a la hora, antes de un día laborable, alrededor de 10.000 personas se quedaron en la pista después del del cuadro femenino, que duró dos horas y 19 minutos. La ocasión lo merecía. En 2021 la expectación fue menor cuando el murciano de 18 años barrió en su debut al francés Adrian Mannarino (6-4 y 6-0 en 71 minutos). Entonces era el 120º del mundo y llegaba con un balance de 6-7. Este martes ganó por 6-3 y 7-5 en 1h23 a Nikoloz Basilashvili instalado ya en el top-10 (es 9º). Su récord en 2022 es 24-3 (líder del año en triunfos junto con Stefanos Tsitsipas) con los títulos en Río, Indian Wells y Barcelona. Y es favorito para levantar el trofeo en la capital de España.

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IPL 2022: We needed to come out of our comfort zone, says Hardik Pandya on Gujarat Titans' decision to bat first against Punjab Kings

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After GT vs PBKS Match 48

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings Thrash Table-Toppers Gujarat Titans To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

IPL 2022, GT vs PBKS: Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans to boost playoff hopes

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to make Test return against England

Commonwealth Games 2022: Team NI boxing team announced for Birmingham

New Zealand expect steely England under new skipper Stokes

Alcaraz gana con nocturnidad a Basilashvili en su debut como top-10