IPL 2022, GT vs KKR: Rashid, Shami subdue Russell as Gujarat Titans defend 156 against Kolkata Knight Riders
Russell's all-round show not enough as Hardik leads Gujarat to 8-run winIn the ongoing IPL, Gujarat Titans are consistently finding a way to win. If David Miller and Rashid Khan pulled them out of a hole against Chennai Super Kings in their last match, it was some disciplined bowling that saw them defend a below-par score of 156/9 and beat Kolkata Knight Riders by eight runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARD | POINTS TABLEWhile the win kept GT firmly on course of securing a playoff spot, KKR were left looking for answers in order to get their campaign back on track. Head coach Brendon McCullum made a number of changes - both in the KKR playing XI and also in the batting order - but some inept batting display cost them a match that they should have won after their bowlers provided them a reasonable chance.
1/8In Pics, IPL 2022 Match 35: Hardik Pandya, bowlers help Gujarat Titans reclaim top spotShow Captions<p>Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans survived a late assault from Kolkata Knight Riders' big-hitter Andre Russell to win by eight runs and return to the top of the IPL table on Saturday. (BCCI/IPL Photo)</p><p>Pandya, who missed the previous match due to injury, hit 67 his third successive half-century to guide Gujarat to 156 for nine after electing to bat first in Mumbai.(BCCI/IPL Photo)</p><p>Kolkata lost regular wickets to be in trouble at 108-7 when Russell, already on 24 off 13, attempted to single-handedly drive the chase only to be caught in the deep by a good running catch by Lockie Ferguson in the final over. He made 48 off 25.
