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Viral: Rashid Khan Checks Liam Livingstone's Bat After Monster 117m Six vs GT

In a highly competitive environment like the Indian Premier League (IPL), it is rare to see players appreciating a shot or a delivery by the opposition, with teams focussed solely on winning the match. But Liam Livingstone hit a six so long in Punjab Kings' win on Tuesday that Gujarat Titans players could not help but admire the England player's powerful shot. In the 16th over of PBKS' chase 144-run, Livingstone smashed a 117m six behind square leg off Mohammed Shami. Shami himself couldn't help but smile in astonishment, while GT captain Hardik Pandya's jaw dropped on seeing the hit.

IPL 2022: Coaches Feel Sai Sudharsan Has talent To Go Places

From shining in age-group and league cricket in Chennai to a breakout season in Tamil Nadu Premier League before being fast-tracked into the state white-ball teams, things moved rather swiftly for B Sai Sudharsan as he broke into the IPL. The 20-year-old left-handed batter got himself noticed with a half-century for Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings in an IPL game on Tuesday, albeit in a losing cause. The coaches, who saw him in his initial years, feel he is destined for bigger things in the game.

"Back My Decision...": GT Captain Hardik Pandya Explains Surprising Call To Bat First Against Punjab Kings

The decision to go against the trend and bat first did not pay off but it is something Gujarat Titans needed to do to get out of their comfort zone ahead of the bigger battles that await them in the IPL, said skipper Hardik Pandya. Titans, who lead the IPL points table with eight wins from 10 games and are set to reach the play-offs, lost to Punjab by eight wickets on Tuesday. Titans struggled to 143 for eight which Punjab chased down in 16 overs.

Biryani On Eid: Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Advice For Mohammed Siraj Sends Internet Into Frenzy

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri left everyone in splits as he wished fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in his own unique style on Eid on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Shastri advised Shami to concentrate on the game first and then enjoy his "Biryani". On the other hand, looking at the current dip in form for Siraj, Shastri hilariously suggested the pacer to have his "Biryani" twice. "Eid Mubarak to my Double Trouble! @MdShami11, aaj game hai ! Biryani baad. Aar ya paar. @mdsirajofficial tu do baar kha leh," wrote Shastri on Twitter.

Watch: Punjab Kings Star Liam Livingstone Hits Monster 117m Six Against Gujarat Titans - The Biggest Of IPL 2022 Season

As Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets on Tuesday, Liam Livingstone smashed a monster six off the bowling of Mohammed Shami. Livingstone came in to bat with Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa having set up the chase of 144 nicely for PBKS and in the 16th over, decided to go after Shami in order to give them a Net Run Rate boost. Livingstone hit 28 runs of the over, including three back-to-back sixes off the first three deliveries of the over, the first of which went all of 117 metres and was the longest six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.

Why Gujarat Titans Star Shubman Gill Got Angry At Punjab Kings Bowler After Run Out

Shubman Gill fell early in Gujarat Titans' defeat against Punjab Kings at the DY Patil Stadium on Tuesday as he was run out courtesy a brilliant direct hit by Rishi Dhawan. However, he reacted in anger at the bowler, Sandeep Sharma, after he bumped into the pacer while trying to take a quick single. He was seen having a word with Sharma as well as he walked off after being dismissed for 9 runs. Gill hit the ball to cover and took off for a quick single, but Dhawan's accurate throw meant he was caught well short of the crease, especially after the collision slowed him down.

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.

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Viral: Rashid Khan Checks Liam Livingstone's Bat After Monster 117m Six vs GT

IPL 2022: Coaches Feel Sai Sudharsan Has talent To Go Places

"Back My Decision...": GT Captain Hardik Pandya Explains Surprising Call To Bat First Against Punjab Kings

Biryani On Eid: Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Advice For Mohammed Siraj Sends Internet Into Frenzy

Watch: Punjab Kings Star Liam Livingstone Hits Monster 117m Six Against Gujarat Titans - The Biggest Of IPL 2022 Season

Why Gujarat Titans Star Shubman Gill Got Angry At Punjab Kings Bowler After Run Out

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