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Anil Kumble praised Gujarat Titans' bowling unit, especially spinner Sai Kishore, for their disciplined performance against Mumbai Indians. The match saw multiple rain interruptions, making the chase a tense affair. GT clinched victory on the last ball thanks to Rahul Tewatia's composure. Skipper Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match for his steady 43-run knock.

Key Points: Anil Kumble Hails GT Bowlers After Thrilling IPL Win Over MI

  • GT's bowlers restricted MI to 155/8
  • Sai Kishore dismissed Suryakumar and Hardik
  • Rain interruptions made chase dramatic
  • Rahul Tewatia sealed last-ball thriller
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GT's bowling effort was outstanding; Anil Kumble praises Gujarat bowlers

Anil Kumble praises Sai Kishore and GT's bowling attack after their dramatic last-ball win against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024.

"GT's bowling effort was outstanding. Sai Kishore was exceptional – his left-arm spin removed two of the biggest threats, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. – Anil Kumble"

New Delhi May 7

Former Indian head coach and legend Anil Kumble praised Gujarat Titans (GT) bowling performance, highlighting GT spinner Sai Kishore's exceptional left-arm spin that removed key batters against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

He also noted that GT's batting in the chase was commendable, despite some earlier fielding issues.

"GT's bowling effort was outstanding. The first six overs were a bit sloppy in the field -- had they taken those catches, this game might have ended much earlier. That said, all their bowlers performed well. Sai Kishore was exceptional -- his left-arm spin removed two of the biggest threats, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. We've seen these two take games away repeatedly. For me, Sai Kishore was the unsung hero, delivering four impactful overs. And despite all the stoppages, GT's batting effort in the chase was equally commendable," JioStar expert Anil Kumble said while speaking on Match Centre Live on JioHotstar.

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. Gill was given the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Sai Kishore was absolutely brilliant! 🎯 His spell against MI's power hitters was the turning point. Kumble sir is right - he's the unsung hero. GT's bowling unit looks balanced this season with Rashid leading and youngsters stepping up. Hope to see Sai in Team India soon!
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Priya M.
While GT bowlers did well, fielding was below par. Dropping SKY early could've cost them dearly! But credit where due - the way they bounced back after rain breaks shows mental strength. Tewatia finishing again - he's becoming the new 'finisher' for GT after Hardik left.
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Vikram S.
Kumble's analysis is spot on! The real test for GT bowlers will be in playoffs. They've been consistent but need to handle pressure better in crunch games. Also, why isn't Gill getting more credit? His anchoring innings was crucial amidst all the chaos.
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Ananya R.
As a CSK fan, I'm jealous of GT's bowling depth! 😄 Their Indian bowlers - Sai Kishore, Siraj, Prasidh - all performing under pressure. Meanwhile, our pace attack is struggling this season. GT's scouting team deserves a pat on the back for finding these talents.
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Sanjay D.
The match had everything - rain, DLS drama, last-ball finish! But honestly, MI's batting collapse was disappointing. GT bowlers exploited their middle-order weakness perfectly. Hope BCCI is taking notes - we need more quality spinners like Sai Kishore in domestic cricket.
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Neha P.
Shubman Gill's captaincy deserves appreciation too! He rotated bowlers well and kept calm during rain interruptions. Though I feel GT needs to work on their death bowling - conceded too many in last few overs. Overall, thrilling match for neutral fans like me!

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