GT vs SRH IPL 2022 Highlights: Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia guide GT to thrilling win

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The speed gun radar will be functioning over time when Lockie Ferguson’s 150 click thunderbolts meet its match in rising pace sensation Umran Malik’s toe-crushers as table-toppers Gujarat Titans clash with close-on-heels Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Wednesday.

The IPL newcomers are currently in the midst of a dream inception year with six wins from seven games at the halfway stage and are placed on top of the table.

Interestingly, the only loss that Titans suffered in its campaign so far was against Sunrisers in an earlier meeting and Hardik Pandya wouldn’t mind sweet revenge for that defeat. 

27 April 2022

23:55 IST

MATCH REPORT!

Chasing a massive 196 to win, GT got off to a great start with Wriddhiman Saha going all guns blazing from the word go.

He smashed 68 off 38 balls but Shubman Gill had a bad day in office. Then began Umran Malik's show, who picked up his maiden five-wicket haul. He removed Gill, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Saha and Abhinav Manohar to finish game with five wickets.

It appeared as if game was over for GT but Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia put on a quick 6th wicket stand to take Titans to a thrilling last-ball win. Earlier, Abhishek blazed away to 65 off 42 deliveries, while Markram made a 40-ball 56 during a third-wicket stand of 96 runs.

Earlier, Abhishek Sharma blazed away to 65 off 42 deliveries, while Aiden Markram made a 40-ball 56 during a third-wicket stand of 96 runs.

Then, Shashank Singh (25 off 6 balls) smashed Lockie Ferguson (0/52 in 4 overs) for three successive sixes to score 25 runs in the innings' final over to take SRH to 185/6 in 20 overs.

23:04 IST

What a game!

25 runs smashed by Rashid and Tewatia in the last over as they guide GT to thrilling win over SRH

22:44 IST

Five-wicket haul for Umran Malik!

Umran Malik completes his maiden IPL five-for as he cleans up Abhinav Manohar with another yorker. 

Pace and control by Malik, just superb piece of fast bowling. Pace bowling coach Dale Steyn is a proud man in the dug out. 

GT 148/5 (16.4)

Gujarat Titans need 48 runs in 20 balls

22:30 IST

Malik wrecks havoc!

153 KPH from Umran Malik as he destroys the stumps of Saha. 

Saha goes after making a brilliant 68 off 28 balls. And it took a sensational yorker from Malik to dismiss him. 

Tewatia joins Miller in the middle. 

GT 126/3 (13.4)

Gujarat Titans need 70 runs in 38 balls

22:21 IST

Saha slams fifty!

This is some statement made by Wriddhiman Saha who has been in news of late because of wrong reasons. 

He is letting his bat do the talking which is good to see. 

David Miller has joined Saha after Pandya's wicket. 

GT 97/2 (11.1)

Gujarat Titans need 99 runs in 53 balls

21:57 IST

Saha going strong!

Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill fall in quick succession but Gujarat Titans are still on top with Saha going strong at the other end. 

Umran Malik with both the wickets. 

GT 85/2 (9.2)

Gujarat Titans need 111 runs in 64 balls

21:21 IST

GT off to a flier in chase!

What a start from Gujarat Titans in the chase as Saha and Gill are going strong. Saha, in particular, has hit a flurry of boundaries. 

Titans go past fifty within the powerplay. 

GT 54/ 0 after 5.3 overs 

21:02 IST

SRH post 195/6 in 20 overs

Abhishek Sharma and Markram fifties took SRH to a good position but a few quick wickets put brakes on the innings. SRH have not been able to go past 200 but they have managed to score 195/6 at the end of 20 overs, thanks mostly to a brilliant finish by Shashank Singh who smashed three back to back sixes. 25 scored in the last over of the innings. 

20:52 IST

FIFTY!

Markram gets to his fifty now. The South African has been playing well in IPL 2022 and this match is no different. He has stayed there for a long time now and should look to take SRH past 200. 

SRH 156/4 after 17.1 overs

20:35 IST

SRH look for 200 target!

Abhishek Sharma has chopped it on to the stumps. He departs after a well-made 65 off 42 balls. But SRH are in a strong position here, could go on to touch the 200 mark. Nicholas Pooran joins Markram in the middle.

SRH 140/3 after 15.1 overs

20:25 IST

FIFTY!

That is a wonderful knock from young Abhishek Sharma. He continues his good run in the tournament with another fine half-century, the dug out stands up and applauds. He is playing Rashid with utmost ease at the moment, has slammed 3 sixes off his bowling so far. 

SRH 112/2 after 12 overs

20:01 IST

Markram and Abhishek steady SRH!

After fall of Tripathi, Markram ha settled in nicely and Abhishek is continuing his good form at the other end. 

Ferguson has come into the attack and now it will certainly hurry the batters here. 

SRH 65/2 after 7.4 overs

19:47 IST

OUT!

Rahul Tripathi departs!

Shami strikes and dismisses Tripathi leg before wicket. The onfield umpire turned it down but Hardik took the review instantly and two reds on the screen means Tripathi goes after scoring 16 off 10 balls. 

SRH 52/2 after 5.2 overs

19:42 IST

OUT!

Kane Williamson has departed for 5 off 8 balls. Mohammed Shami bowled right at the stumps and Williamson missed it completely and the ball hit the timber. Huge breakthrough for Gujarat Titans. 

Rahul Tripathi comes in at 3. 

SRH 26/1 after 2.5 overs

19:14 IST

Solid start for SRH

This is a good start from SRH openers  - Kane Williamson and Abhishek Sharma. 

New ball bowlers Shami and Yash Dayal under pressure from the word go. 

SRH 22/0 after 2 overs

19:09 IST

Match fact!

This is SRH's first match at Wankhede this season and this is also the first time they are going to set a total in IPL 2022.

19:01 IST

Teams:

Good news for SRH is that Washinton Sundar is back for Hyderabad and he replaces Suchith.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson(c), Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

18:59 IST

Toss News!

Hardik Pandya wins toss and Gujarat Titans will bowl first. 

17:30 IST

GT vs SRH Possible 11

There are doubts over Hardik Pandya's selection in the playing 11 of Gujarat Titans. Will he make it or not? He was sitting out for most part of the match due to a niggle. 

17:29 IST

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