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"Understands His Game, Plays Well In Powerplay": Gary Kirsten On Wriddhiman Saha

Gujarat Titans mentor Gary Kirsten on Sunday heaped praise on Wriddhiman Saha, saying the wicket-keeper batter understands his game really well and is "great" against the short-ball. Gujarat Titans rode on Saha's solid 67 not out to tame Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets and book their place in the Qualifier 1. Saha scored an unbeaten 67. "We have been obviously very impressed (with Saha). It is great to have him (Saha) in the team. He is a real professional. And he has got good experience in the IPL and in all (forms) of cricket," Kirsten said at the virtual-post-match press conference.

IPL 2022: Wriddhiman Saha Fifty Takes Gujarat Titans To Easy Win vs Hapless Chennai Super Kings

Wriddhiman Saha's solid 67 not out after a top-class bowling performance set up Gujarat Titans' seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL on Sunday, securing a top-two finish in the team standings. Gujarat bowlers put up a clinical show to restrict CSK to a below-par 133/5 despite a fine half-century by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Saha, who struck eight boundaries and a six in his 57-ball knock, anchored the chase nicely to get Gujarat home in 19.1 overs. While CSK were already out of the play-off race, the win for Gujarat guarantees them a top-two finish on the points table in their debut season, providing them with two opportunities to reach the final.

CSK, GT Players Wear Black Armbands As Mark Of Respect For Andrew Symonds During IPL 2022 Match

Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans players wore black armbands as mark of respect for former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who died in a car accident, during their IPL game on Sunday. The flamboyant all-rounder died on Saturday night. He was 46 and is survived by his wife and two young children. Symonds played in the IPL for now-defunct Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in the final stages of his career. Playing for the Chargers, he had slammed a 53-ball 117 not out against Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition in 2008.

"He Will Take Little More Time To Mature": Mohammed Shami On Umran Malik

Umran Malik is one of the most exciting fast bowling prospects in India currently as he has the knack of bowling consistently in the 150kmph range. The SunRisers Hyderabad pacer has bowled the fastest ball of the season after he clocked 157kmph against Delhi Capitals. India now has plenty of fast bowlers who can bowl with good pace and the biggest question in everybody's minds currently is whether Umran would earn a national team call-up.

"He Has Kept The Team Together": Mohammed Shami On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy

The responsibility of leadership has considerably mellowed down an otherwise fiery Hardik Pandya, which has been the key recipe for Gujarat Titans' first-season success in the ongoing IPL, feels senior pacer Mohammed Shami. Shami has played a lot of international cricket alongside Pandya and has always found the flamboyant all-rounder to have worn his heart on his sleeve but in his first season as an IPL captain, he has been able to keep his emotions under check.

IPL 2022, RCB vs PBKS: Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Punjab Kings as the race to playoffs intensifies

With two matches in hand and 14 points from 12 outings, any slip-up now could prove detrimental to the Faf du Plessis-led side. They take on a struggling Punjab Kings on Friday and face Gujarat Titans, who have already sealed their last-four berth, in their final league engagement on May 19. RCB will have to win the remaining matches not just to ensure a safe passage but also have a shot at qualifying among the top two, which gives them an extra cushion of another chance to make the final.

"Best Captain" Of IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya Garners Praise As He Guides GT To Playoffs

Newbies Gujarat Titans became the first team to qualify for the playoffs in the IPL 2022 on the back of scintillating performances in the league stage. Titans, under the leadership of their charismatic skipper Hardik Pandya, humbled debutants Lucknow Super Giants in their latest game by 62 runs and confirmed a playoff berth in style. With 9 wins and 18 points in their kitty, Titans are placed comfortably at the top of the points table in the IPL 2022 and they also look favourites to finish in the top two.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Speech After LSG Lose To Gujarat Titans

Lucknow Super Giants registered their lowest score of the season as they were skittled out for a total of 82 against Gujarat Titans at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The KL Rahul-led side eventually lost the match by 62 runs. Following the defeat to table-toppers GT, LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir came down hard on the players in the dressing room, saying that that while losing is okay, giving up is unacceptable. Stating that LSG lacked the game sense, the two-time IPL-winning captain said there is no place for being weak in a competition like the IPL.

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"Understands His Game, Plays Well In Powerplay": Gary Kirsten On Wriddhiman Saha

IPL 2022: Wriddhiman Saha Fifty Takes Gujarat Titans To Easy Win vs Hapless Chennai Super Kings

CSK, GT Players Wear Black Armbands As Mark Of Respect For Andrew Symonds During IPL 2022 Match

"He Will Take Little More Time To Mature": Mohammed Shami On Umran Malik

"He Has Kept The Team Together": Mohammed Shami On Hardik Pandya's Captaincy

IPL 2022, RCB vs PBKS: Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Punjab Kings as the race to playoffs intensifies

"Best Captain" Of IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya Garners Praise As He Guides GT To Playoffs

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Speech After LSG Lose To Gujarat Titans