Key Points

Shubman Gill acknowledged Rajasthan Royals' dominance after Vaibhab Suryavanshi's blistering century led to a crushing defeat for Gujarat Titans. Gill admitted his team struggled in the powerplay and missed key chances early on. Despite his own back spasm, the GT captain praised Suryavanshi's explosive batting display. The loss leaves GT third in the standings while RR climbs to eighth after the emphatic win.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Praises Vaibhab Suryavanshi After RR Crushes GT

  • Vaibhab Suryavanshi smashes 101 off 38 balls in RR's record chase
  • Gill admits GT lost momentum in powerplay
  • Gill sidelined with minor back spasm
  • RR secures dominant 8-wicket win over GT
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It was his day.. : Shubman Gill praises Vaibhab Suryavanshi after Gujarat Titans' crushing defeat against Rajasthan Royals

GT skipper Shubman Gill lauds Vaibhab Suryavanshi's explosive 101 as Rajasthan Royals dominate with a record chase in IPL 2024.

"It was his day. His hitting was just tremendous and he made full use of his day. - Shubman Gill"

Jaipur, April 29

Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill admitted that his side was outplayed after Rajasthan Royals (RR) pulled off a record-breaking eight-wicket win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, chasing down a stiff target of 210 in just 15.5 overs.

Led by a sensational innings from Vaibhab Suryavanshi, who smashed a breathtaking 101 off 38 balls, his fireworks helped RR reach 212/2, as Gujarat Titans were left searching for answers.

Speaking after the defeat, Gill acknowledged that the game slipped away during the powerplay itself.

"They took the game away from us in the powerplay and credit to them for that," Gill said. "There were a couple of things that we could have done better but it's very easy to sit out and say those things. Some chances came early our way, couldn't grab those but in hindsight, I think there are some areas that we need to work on as a group," Gill said.

Gill, who did not take the field during Rajasthan's innings, revealed that he was dealing with a minor back spasm.

"Felt a little spasm in my back and we have a game a couple of days after this, so the physio didn't want to take a chance," he explained.

Despite the setback, Gill maintained that Gujarat Titans are focused on treating each game individually.

"What happened in the previous match - win or lose - we take one game as it is," he said.

"The next match is at Ahmedabad, we have had a good run there, so hopefully we'll be able to continue that,"

Gill also reserved special praise for Vaibhab Suryavanshi, whose brutal assault left Gujarat with no room for recovery.

"It was his day. His hitting was just tremendous and he made full use of his day," the Gujarat skipper admitted.

Coming to the match, GT was put to bat first by RR and half-centuries from skipper Shubman Gill (84 in 50 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Jos Buttler (50* in 26 balls, with three fours and four sixes) were the top knocks as GT reached 209/4 in 20 overs, with Maheesh Theekshana (2/35) being the top bowler for RR.

In the run-chase, Jaiswal (70* in 40 balls, with nine fours and two sixes) and Vaibhav Suryanvanshi (101 in 38 balls, with seven fours and 11 sixes) blew the opposition out of the water, posting a quickfire 166-run stand in just 71 balls. Later, Riyan Parag (32* in 15 balls, with two fours and two sixes) played a quick cameo, guiding his team to a win in 15.5 overs.

RR is at the eighth spot, with three wins and seven losses, giving them six points. GT is at the third spot, with six wins and three losses, giving them 12 points.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Vaibhab was absolutely unstoppable today! 🔥 That 38-ball century is one for the history books. Shubman showed great sportsmanship in praising him despite the loss. Class act!
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Priya M.
GT's bowling looked completely clueless against Suryavanshi's onslaught. Maybe they should have tried more variations early on? Still, what an incredible innings to watch as a neutral fan!
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Sanjay T.
That powerplay was brutal! 70+ runs in first 6 overs set the tone. Hope Shubman's back is okay though - we need him fit for the next matches 🤞
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Anjali R.
While Suryavanshi was amazing, I feel GT missed a trick by not having Shubman on the field. His presence could have made some difference in field placements and morale. Just my two cents!
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Vikram S.
11 sixes in an innings is just insane! 😲 This is why I love T20 cricket - one player can completely change the game in a matter of overs. Congrats to RR for the record chase!
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Neha P.
Shubman's own 84 was class too! Just shows how good the pitch was for batting. Hope GT bounces back strong in Ahmedabad - their home record is impressive 💪

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