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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.

'Gave Me The Biggest Headache...': Ex-England Coach's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

Journey of the defending champions Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 has been like a roller coaster ride so far. The Hardik Pandya-led side has played five matches and lost two of them. Their first defeat came against Kolkata Knight Riders while the other one came against Rajasthan Royals. Skipper Hardik Pandya, who left everyone impressed with his leadership skills and performance in the last edition, is yet to deliver a promising innings this year. However, former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood praised the India all-rounder and called him a "rockstar".

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will Matthew Wade Get A Chance?

Defending champions Gujarat Titans will take on Lucknow Super Giants in their next IPL 2023 match on Saturday, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The Hardik Pandya-led side will be coming to this clash after facing a three-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals. It was their second defeat of the season as they first lost to Kolkata Knight Riders, in a last-ball thriller. Aggressive batter Vijay Shankar had missed out on the last game due to back spasms. If he is declared fit to play then he is expected to replace Abhinav Manohar in the Playing XI.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans Seek Return To Winning Ways, LSG Eye Top Spot

Gujarat Titans would look to shrug off the defeat in the previous outing and get their mojo back when they clash with Lucknow Super Giants, who will be eager to keep the winning momentum going in IPL here Saturday. While the Titans will look to start afresh after the three-wicket loss to the Rajasthan Royals, LSG got a confidence-boosting 10-run win against the Sanju Samson-led side to climb to the second spot in the points table. Both teams have been a tad inconsistent this season, losing two games each although the Titans have played a match less than LSG. The Titans, who are fourth in the league table, have struggled to defend totals this season.

With MS Dhoni Comparison, Harbhajan Singh Makes Team India Plea For IPL Star

Last year's finalists, Rajasthan Royals pulled off a memorable run chase against defending champions Gujarat Titans, handing them their second straight loss at home. It was their skipper Sanju Samson who led from the front, scoring a 32-ball 60 to lay the foundation of a tricky run-chase that was finished by Shimron Hetmyer. Lavishing praise upon Samson, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh compared him to none other than the great MS Dhoni while advocating his case for regular game-time in the Indian national cricket team.

R Ashwin Smashes Perfect Square-Cut On Mohammed Shami's Bowling. Hardik Pandya's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Rajasthan Royals thrashed Gujarat Titans by three wickets on Sunday to get their fourth win of IPL 2023 and claim the top spot on the points table. The defending champions had posted a total of 177/7 in 20 overs after David Miller and Shubman Gill smashed 46 and 45 runs respectively. Later, the Royals chased down the target in 19.2 overs, riding on their skipper Sanju Samson's magnificent knock of 60 runs, followed by a 56-run knock from Shimron Hetmyer. Apart from this, all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's 10-run cameo also made the proceedings easier for the Royals.

Watch: How Sanju Samson Casually Foiled Hardik Pandya's Sledging Attempt

There's a reason why Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is seen by his fans as the ideal successor to MS Dhoni. With his superlative performance in the match against defending champions Gujarat Titans, Samson produced a brilliant knock of 60 runs off 32 balls. Together with Shimron Hetmyer, the two guided Royals to a 3-wicket win against the Titans. However, other than his batting ability, Samson also showed terrific composure on the field, especially when it looked like GT skipper Hardik Pandya was trying to get into his head.

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.

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

'Gave Me The Biggest Headache...': Ex-England Coach's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

Gujarat Titans Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will Matthew Wade Get A Chance?

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans Seek Return To Winning Ways, LSG Eye Top Spot

With MS Dhoni Comparison, Harbhajan Singh Makes Team India Plea For IPL Star

R Ashwin Smashes Perfect Square-Cut On Mohammed Shami's Bowling. Hardik Pandya's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Watch: How Sanju Samson Casually Foiled Hardik Pandya's Sledging Attempt

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