Method Behind Madness, Gujarat Titans' Rahul Tewatia Reveals Secret Behind Ability To Hit Sixes In Death Overs

Gujarat Titans all-rounder Rahul Tewatia on Wednesday said that it was in his mind to hit a six in the last over against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium. Half-century by Wriddhiman Saha (68) and fiery cameos by Rahul Tewatia (40*) and Rashid Khan (31*), guided Gujarat Titans to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday. The high-scoring match was settled in the last ball of the last over.

"During the last over, It was in my mind that if we could hit one six, we would get closer to a win. I was looking to hit a six. I was talking about this with Rashid (Rashid Khan). He told me that it was chase-able," said Tewatia during a post-match press conference.

The all-rounder praised Khan's batting, citing that he had finished a game for the side earlier (against Chennai Super Kings).

About his role as a batter with his side, Tewatia said that he has played a similar role for his domestic side Haryana.

"I have been a part of such situations before. When I got this role in IPL two years back, I practiced accordingly, especially for death overs on how to choose bowlers and balls to attack when the team needs 45-50 runs," added the all-rounder.

Questioned on his role as a bowler in the side, the all-rounder said that it is totally team management and the captain's call to hand him the ball.

"Our bowling line-up is doing really well. So it is fair that I am not needed right now. We have to play according to the situation and team balance. As far as batting is concerned, I trust my batting role, team management and coach trust it too," he added.

Coming to the match, the fifties from Abhishek Sharma (65) and Aiden Markram (56) and a last-over cameo from debutant Shashank