PBKS vs GT IPL 2022 Highlights: Rahul Tewatia smashes back-to-back sixes to help GT clinch thriller

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Gujarat Titans' lethal pace attack is all set to ask some probing questions to the dynamic Punjab Kings top-order when the two teams lock horns in an IPL match on Friday.

In terms of composition and balance, both Gujarat and Punjab are very different and that makes for an enticing contest on a Brabourne Stadium track where runs are always on offer.

Punjab in their three games have shown that the approach this year would be to go hammer and tongs during the Powerplay overs and set the tempo for the rest of the innings.

Squads:

Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Jayant Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Darshan Nalkande, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Sai Sudharsan, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad

Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Benny Howell, Sandeep Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Baltej Singh, Writtick Chatterjee, Prerak Mankad, Ishan Porel, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ansh Patel, Raj Bawa

With inputs from PTI

08 April 2022

23:21 IST

GT beat PBKS with 6 wickets in hand

WHAT.A.MATCH!

Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings with 6 wickets in hand as Rahul Tewatia smokes 2 sixes off the last 2 balls remaining in Odean Smith over. It was a nail-biting finish to the game. Shubman Gill fired 96 and captain Hardik Pandya scored 27 (18). But in the end, it was all down to the last 2 balls and Tewatia did not disappoint.

GT- 190/4 (20 Overs)

23:05 IST

OUT!

Gill misses out on his maiden IPL century as he gets caught by Mayank Agarwal bowled by Kagiso Rabada for 96 (58) with 11 boundaries and 1 six.

GT- 170/3 (18.5 Overs)

22:56 IST

OUT!

Rahul Chahar breaks the deadlock for Punjab Kings as GT lose their second wicket after Sai Sudharshan departs for 35 (30).

GT- 133/2 (14.4 Overs), Gill 89 (51)

22:44 IST

GT need 71 runs in 7 overs

Gujarat Titans need 71 runs in 7 overs to win. Shubman Gill is batting on 80 (45) along with Sai Sudharshan 30 (26), Punjab Kings desperately need a wicket now to stay in contest of the match.

GT- 119/1 (13 Overs)

22:35 IST

GILL on FIRE!

Shubman Gill on fire as he guides Gujarat Titans close to their target of 190 runs. He has smashed 69 off 38 with 9 boundaries and a six. GT need 87 runs off 54 balls.

GT- 103/1 (11 Overs), Gill 68 (38) & Sudharsan 28 (21)

21:56 IST

GT lose Wade

Wade's IPL struggles continue! He is gone for 6 off 7 balls. Rabada with the wicket. Sudarshan joins Gill in the middle. 

GT 42/1 after 4.2 overs

21:42 IST

HERE WE GO!

Gujarat Titans begin their chase of 190 with Shubman Gill and Matthew Wade. Vaibhav Arora and Kagiso Rabada start the bowling for Punjab Kings.

GT- 10/0 (1 Overs), Gill 9 (4) & Wade 1 (2)

21:15 IST

PBKS- 189/9 (20 Overs)

Punjab Kings finish at 189 runs after 20 overs. PBKS will be happy with what they have achieved as they lost two quick wickets of Odean Smith and Jitesh Sharma. In the end, Rahul Chahar's 22 (14) helped the team in the end to get a to a competitive total.

21:11 IST

PBKS- 164/9 (18 Overs)

Punjab Kings are 164 runs at 18 overs. Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh in the middle to Punjab as they try to get their team across 180.

20:41 IST

TWO-IN-TWO for GT!

Jitesh Sharma and Odean Smith GONE! GT take the momentum back with two quick wickets, young bowler Nalkande takes two wickets in two balls for his team. Punjab Kings on the back-foot now.

PBKS- 125/5 (13.3 Overs), Livingstone 50 (21)

20:11 IST

Back to back wickets for Rashid

Rashid Khan has turned the game on its head with two big wickets in the same over. Livingstone and Shahrukh Khan back to the hut. 

PBKS - 154/7 after 15.5 overs

20:09 IST

SIX!

Liam Livingstone is here and is making his presence count already. He dances out and smashes young Darshan Nalkande for a maximum. PBKS need their power hitters to come good today. 

PBKS 60/2 after 8 overs

19:58 IST

Dhawan GONE!

Rashid Khan STRIKES! Caught by Mathew Wade, Dhawan gone for 35 (30). A googly from the leg-spinner gets the left-hander beaten.

PBKS- 86/3 (10.2 Overs), Livingstone 36 (14)

19:48 IST

Bairstow GONE!

Jonny Bairstow departs for 8 (8) bowled by Lockie Ferguson caught by Rahul Tewatia. Gujarat Titans get their second wicket in the power play, poor batting from Punjab Kings so far.

PBKS- 38/2 (5 Overs), Livingstone 4 (1) & Dhawan 20 (12)

19:29 IST

OUT!

GONE! Punjab Kings lose their skipper Mayank Agarwal 5 (9) caught by Rashid Khan bowled by Hardik Pandya. Again Mayank departs early after miscuing the shot badly for an easy catch to Rashid.

PBKS- 11/1 (2 Overs), Dhawan 5 (3)

19:27 IST

HERE WE GO!

Punjab Kings open the batting with captain Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan. For Gujarat Titans right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Shami starts the bowling.

19:03 IST

Team Changes & Playing XI

Jonny Bairstow receives his Punjab Kings cap as he replaces Rajapaksha. Two debutants in the Gujarat camp as well, Darshan Nalkande and Sai Sudharsan.

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow(w), Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh

18:59 IST

GT win the toss and elect to bowl first

Hardik Pandya wins the toss and chooses to bowl first. 

18:04 IST

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17:50 IST

Hello and welcome to our coverage of IPL 2022 Match between PBKS and GT.

Punjab have started off their campaign on a good note with two wins in 3 games. In Gujarat, they have a tough opponent. Let's see who comes at the top, in the end.  

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