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India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Sai Kishore on Gujarat Titans' consistency and Ashish Nehra's influence
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Sai Kishore believes Gujarat Titans' (GT) remarkable consistency this season is deeply rooted in the no-nonsense leadership of head coach Ashish Nehra. 'When Ashish Nehra is there, nobody can be complacent,' Kishore said on the Star Sports Press Room. 'Even after the last game against the Mumbai Indians (MI), he told us we didn't play well and needed to improve in specific areas. There is no room for complacency because he'll always let you know when something's not right. He keeps things simple, straightforward, and to the point. He's always there to appreciate you, but he will also step in if you're going off track. That way, everyone stays aligned to the team's cause,' Kishore added. Gujarat Titans currently sit atop the table with 16 points, having won eight of their 11 matches. With three league games remaining against Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Titans will look to maintain their momentum. Finishing at the top of the table comes with a crucial advantage; even if they lose Qualifier 1, they get another shot at reaching the final through Qualifier 2. A direct win in Qualifier 1, of course, secures their place in the summit clash. Under Nehra, Gujarat clinched their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2022. In GT's last match against Mumbai Indians, the Titans won the toss and opted to bowl first. A 71-run stand between Will Jacks (53 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 in 24 balls, with five fours) was the highlight as wickets fell regularly, restricting MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Kishore (2/34) was the pick of the bowlers for GT, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Gerald Coetzee took a wicket each. The run-chase was a rollercoaster ride for both teams. GT did lose Sai Sudharsan early, but a 72-run stand between skipper Shubman Gill (43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six) and Jos Buttler (30 in 27 balls, with three fours and a six) marked their comeback in the game. In the 14th over, with GT 107/2, a rain break was taken with GT ahead as per the DLS Method. After the break, Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) and Trent Boult (2/22) brought MI back in the game, collapsing GT to 132/6 in 18 overs at the start of another rain break. This time, GT was behind. When the game finally resumed, the revised target was 147 runs with one more over left. Rahul Tewatia (11*) and Gerald Coetzee (12) single-handedly finished the job for GT, earning them a win by three wickets on a last-ball thriller. Gill was given the 'Player of the Match' award. (ANI)
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Sai Kishore eyes top-two finish as Gujarat Titans gear up for crucial IPL stretch
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): As the Indian Premier League (IPL) enters its final leg, Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner R Sai Kishore emphasised the importance of finishing in the top two of the points table to gain a strategic advantage in the playoffs. 'A top-two finish is definitely in discussion -- not just now, but before as well,' Sai Kishore said on Star Sports Press Room. 'When you are qualifying, it's better to finish in the top two. No complacency should be there. IPL is one tournament where every team is good. All players are among the best in the world. You can't take any team lightly, whether they are in form or not -- any player can change the game on their given day. So, there is no talk of relaxing. But a top-two finish is definitely on the cards,' he added. The Titans have been in top form this season, sitting at the top of the table with 16 points, having won eight matches and lost only three. With three games left in the league stage, Gujarat will look to maintain consistency and secure a top-two finish, which offers a safety net in the playoffs. A top-two finish allows teams to compete in Qualifier 1, where a win guarantees a spot in the final. Even if they lose, they get another chance in Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator. Gujarat's remaining matches are against Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- all formidable opponents in their own right. With the playoff race heating up, the Titans will aim to keep their momentum going and ensure they go into the knockout stages with maximum confidence and advantage. In GT's last match against Mumbai Indians (MI), the Titans won the toss and opted to bowl first. A 71-run stand between Will Jacks (53 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 in 24 balls, with five fours) was the highlight as wickets fell regularly, restricting MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Kishore (2/34) was the pick of the bowlers for GT, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Gerald Coetzee took a wicket each. The run-chase was a rollercoaster ride for both teams. GT did lose Sai Sudharsan early, but a 72-run stand between skipper Shubman Gill (43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six) and Jos Buttler (30 in 27 balls, with three fours and a six) marked their comeback in the game. In the 14th over, with GT 107/2, a rain break was taken with GT ahead as per the DLS Method. After the break, Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) and Trent Boult (2/22) brought MI back in the game, collapsing GT to 132/6 in 18 overs at the start of another rain break. This time, GT was behind. When the game finally resumed, the revised target was 147 runs with one more over left. Rahul Tewatia (11*) and Gerald Coetzee (12) single-handedly finished the job for GT, earning them a win by three wickets on a last-ball thriller. Gill was given the 'Player of the Match' award. (ANI)
India Gazette
07-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"He deserves to be the most expensive player in League": Aakash Chopra hails Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 7 (ANI): Despite Mumbai Indians (MI) falling short against Gujarat Titans in a thrilling encounter in Mumbai, Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he's regarded as one of the finest bowlers of his generation. The ace pacer delivered a stunning spell, finishing with figures of 2/19 in his four overs, against Gujarat Titans (GT). JioStar cricket expert Aakash Chopra was effusive in his praise for Bumrah, calling him a 'once-in-a-generation talent' and highlighting the significance of his timely breakthroughs. 'Bumrah has made it a habit to produce game-changing spells,' Chopra said on JioHotstar. 'Coming in right after the strategic timeout and rain break, he dismissed Shubman Gill and then Shahrukh Khan, swinging the momentum back to MI. He's a once-in-a-generation talent -- you could talk about him endlessly,' he added. Although Mumbai lost the game by three wickets -- Bumrah's efforts stood out as a beacon of brilliance. Chopra further added that Bumrah's true value remains underappreciated in the franchise system. 'Frankly, he deserves to be the most expensive player in the league. It's unfortunate that he isn't,' he remarked. Bumrah's spell reaffirmed his status as one of the most feared and admired bowlers in the game capable of turning matches on their head, no matter the conditions or pressure. Coming to the match, GT won the toss and opted to bowl first. A 71-run stand between Will Jacks (53 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 in 24 balls, with five fours) was the highlight as wickets fell regularly, restricting MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Kishore (2/34) was the pick of the bowlers for GT, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan and Gerald Coetzee took a wicket each. The run-chase was a rollercoaster ride for both teams. GT did lose Sai Sudharsan early, but a 72-run stand between skipper Shubman Gill (43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six) and Jos Buttler (30 in 27 balls, with three fours and a six) marked their comeback in the game. In the 14th over, with GT 107/2, a rain break was taken with GT ahead as per the DLS Method. After the break, Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) and Trent Boult (2/22) brought MI back in the game, collapsing GT to 132/6 in 18 overs at the start of another rain break. This time, GT was behind. When the game finally resumed, the revised target was 147 runs with one more over left. Rahul Tewatia (11*) and Gerald Coetzee (12) single-handedly finished the job for GT, earning them a win by three wickets on a last-ball thriller. GT is at the top with eight wins, three losses and 16 points, while MI sits at fourth with seven wins and five losses, giving them 14 points. Their six-match win streak is finally was given the 'Player of the Match' award. (ANI)
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Shubman Gill Joins Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer In Elite List After Win Over Mumbai Indians
Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill joined the elite company of batting icon Virat Kohli and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer as the third Indian Premier League (IPL) skipper to score 500-plus runs in a season before the age of 26 years. Gill registered this accomplishment to his name during the IPL clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. During the match, Gill played a captain's knock, scoring 43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six during a run-chase of 156 runs, which was affected by rain. Now in the IPL 2025, Gill has scored 508 runs in 11 matches at an average of 50.80, with a strike rate of over 152 and five fifties. His best score is 90. He is the third-highest run-getter of the season. He is the third captain scoring 500-runs in a season before the age of 26, currently aged 25 years and 241 days. Back in 2013, during his first season as a captain, at the age of 24, Virat was the first captain to score 500 or more runs in a season before the age of 26. Virat was the third-highest run-getter that season, with 634 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.28, a strike rate of 138.73, with six half-centuries and best score of 99. In 2020, a 25-year-old Shreyas, representing Delhi Capitals (DC) repeated the feat as he scored 519 runs in 17 matches at an average of 34.60, strike rate of over 123, with three fifties and best score of 88*. He emerged as the fourth-highest run-getter of the season and played a crucial role in his team's run to the final. Coming to the match, GT won the toss and opted to bowl first. A 71-run stand between Will Jacks (53 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 in 24 balls, with five fours) was the highlight as wickets fell regularly, restricting MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Kishore (2/34) was the pick of the bowlers for GT, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan and Gerald Coetzee took a wicket each. The run-chase was a rollercoaster ride for both teams. GT did lose Sai Sudharsan early, but a 72-run stand between skipper Gill (43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six) and Jos Buttler (30 in 27 balls, with three fours and a six) marked their comeback in the game. In the 14th over, with GT 107/2, a rain break was taken with GT ahead as per the DLS Method. After the break, Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) and Trent Boult (2/22) brought MI back in the game, collapsing GT to 132/6 in 18 overs at the start of another rain break. This time, GT was behind. When the game finally resumed, the revised target was 147 runs with one more over left. Rahul Tewatia (11*) and Gerald Coetzee (12) single-handedly finished the job for GT, earning them a win by three wickets on a last-ball thriller. GT is at the top with eight wins, three losses and 16 points, while MI sits at fourth with seven wins and five losses, giving them 14 points. Their six-match win streak is finally broken. Gill was given the 'Player of the Match' award.
