After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Skipper Hardik Pandya`s unbeaten half-century was backed by a spirited performance by bowlers as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their IPL match here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday.

"(On Buttler`s wicket ball) The way he was batting, there`s not a lot you can do when a guy`s batting that well. And then he lapped my first ball, so I had to change up something, fortunately, got a little bit of drift, certainly happy to see the back of him. It came out nicely, glad to see the stumps light up. Throughout the IPL, thousands of batters can get on top of the game like him but he`s certainly right at the top and one of the best. When a guy is batting like that, there`s not a lot you can do. You got to get into defensive mode," said Ferguson in a post-match presentation.

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"The way Yash bowled upfront, I actually thought he bowled pretty well, but you just saw the class of Jos there. It was nice to see the back of him for sure. You couldn`t get him (Hardik Pandya) out of the game tonight. As soon as he came back to the field, a run-out, he had a superb game and leading the boys so well. We love the energy he brings every game, it`s been fantastic," he added.The pacer also lavished praise on spinner Rashid Khan for consistently bowling well and creating pressure on the batters.

"We`ve got a lot of experience. Rashid Khan has been bowling so consistently well for such a long period of time. He`s creating the pressure for the rest of us to take the wickets at the other end. The wickets don`t always come to him, but it`s unbelievable how well he bowls. It`s great to have him on our side. (On the pitch) Good pace, certainly happier with this wicket than couple of nights ago," said the pacer."

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There`s good pace in all the wickets so far in the tournament. We`ve managed to get a little bit of seam out of the wicket Mo (Shami) up top is getting a bit of swing which is nice. So far so good. Tewatia hasn`t bowled much, I am sure he`ll play a part as we go through the comp," he added.&nbsp;

Opener Jos Buttler`s quick knock of 54 went in vain for RR while for GT, Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal were the picks among the bowlers. The pace duo scalped three wickets each. GT skipper Hardik also took a wicket and forced a run-out.Debutants Gujarat Titans` fourth victory in the five matches has taken them to the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table while for Rajasthan Royals` this is their second loss in the league taking them to the third spot.

After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Skipper Hardik Pandya`s unbeaten half-century was backed by a spirited performance by bowlers as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their IPL match here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday. "(On Buttler`s wicket ball) The way he was batting, there`s not a lot you can do when a guy`s batting that well. And then he lapped my first ball, so I had to change up something, fortunately, got a little bit of drift, certainly happy to see the back of him. It came out nicely, glad to see the stumps light up. Throughout the IPL, thousands of batters can get on top of the game like him but he`s certainly right at the top and one of the best. When a guy is batting like that, there`s not a lot you can do. You got to get into defensive mode," said Ferguson in a post-match presentation. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? "The way Yash bowled upfront, I actually thought he bowled pretty well, but you just saw the class of Jos there. It was nice to see the back of him for sure. You couldn`t get him (Hardik Pandya) out of the game tonight. As soon as he came back to the field, a run-out, he had a superb game and leading the boys so well. We love the energy he brings every game, it`s been fantastic," he added.The pacer also lavished praise on spinner Rashid Khan for consistently bowling well and creating pressure on the batters. "We`ve got a lot of experience. Rashid Khan has been bowling so consistently well for such a long period of time. He`s creating the pressure for the rest of us to take the wickets at the other end. The wickets don`t always come to him, but it`s unbelievable how well he bowls. It`s great to have him on our side. (On the pitch) Good pace, certainly happier with this wicket than couple of nights ago," said the pacer." Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad There`s good pace in all the wickets so far in the tournament. We`ve managed to get a little bit of seam out of the wicket Mo (Shami) up top is getting a bit of swing which is nice. So far so good. Tewatia hasn`t bowled much, I am sure he`ll play a part as we go through the comp," he added. Opener Jos Buttler`s quick knock of 54 went in vain for RR while for GT, Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal were the picks among the bowlers. The pace duo scalped three wickets each. GT skipper Hardik also took a wicket and forced a run-out.Debutants Gujarat Titans` fourth victory in the five matches has taken them to the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table while for Rajasthan Royals` this is their second loss in the league taking them to the third spot.

Gujarat Titans' Lockie Ferguson calls Jos Buttler one of the best batsmen in IPL

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

In the second over of the match, Shubman Gill played the ball with soft hands and tried to take a quick single but there was a slight miscommunication with Matthew Wade on the other end.

Van der Dussen, who was fielding at covers, was on to the ball in a flash and with a tight angle, he was able to complete the direct hit to heap on the misery of Matthew Wade.

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It was a crucial wicket for the Royals as Wade was off to a great start as he slammed four boundaries in the first over off the bowling of James Neesham who replaced Trent Boult in the playing XI.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field with Boult suffering from a niggle and Neesham getting his first chance in the IPL 2022 as their fast-bowling all-rounder option. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans went to a change as Vijay Shankar was added in place of Sai Sudharsan.

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Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller thanks to a brilliant display from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Sen kept his nerve to deny Marcus Stoinis the required runs in the final over of the encounter.

Gujarat Titans won all of their three opening matches but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game.

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday. In the second over of the match, Shubman Gill played the ball with soft hands and tried to take a quick single but there was a slight miscommunication with Matthew Wade on the other end. Van der Dussen, who was fielding at covers, was on to the ball in a flash and with a tight angle, he was able to complete the direct hit to heap on the misery of Matthew Wade. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' It was a crucial wicket for the Royals as Wade was off to a great start as he slammed four boundaries in the first over off the bowling of James Neesham who replaced Trent Boult in the playing XI. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field with Boult suffering from a niggle and Neesham getting his first chance in the IPL 2022 as their fast-bowling all-rounder option. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans went to a change as Vijay Shankar was added in place of Sai Sudharsan. pic.twitter.com/K8JYSf3rVz — James Tyler (@JamesTyler_99) April 14, 2022 × Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller thanks to a brilliant display from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Sen kept his nerve to deny Marcus Stoinis the required runs in the final over of the encounter. Gujarat Titans won all of their three opening matches but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game.

IPL 2022: Rassie van der Dussen pulls off brilliant run-out against Gujarat Titans - WATCH

Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get back to their winning way as they take on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 table toppers Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Hardik Pandya &amp; Co won the first three matches of the competition but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous encounter.

The bowling department of Gujarat Titans has been the strength of the side in the tournament but with the trio of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan failing to pick wickets in the last game, SRH did not face many problems in chasing down a below-par target.

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When it comes to the batting, it was a disappointing show from the Gujarat Titans top order as Pandya was only one who scored big against the disciplined display from the SRH bowlers.

Against Rajasthan Royals, Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting but the presence of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the squad will be a constant pressure on Wade.

Sai Sudharsan and Hardik Pandya will be the solid pillars of the middle order with the duo of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia provided the firepower. Abhinav Manohar is also expected to retain his position in the playing XI.

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Rashid Khan is expected to continue as the main spin option with Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami and the young Darshan Nalkande providing the fast-bowling prowess in the side.

Gujarat Titans predicted 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

Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get back to their winning way as they take on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 table toppers Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Hardik Pandya & Co won the first three matches of the competition but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous encounter.

Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get back to their winning way as they take on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 table toppers Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Hardik Pandya & Co won the first three matches of the competition but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous encounter. The bowling department of Gujarat Titans has been the strength of the side in the tournament but with the trio of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan failing to pick wickets in the last game, SRH did not face many problems in chasing down a below-par target. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' When it comes to the batting, it was a disappointing show from the Gujarat Titans top order as Pandya was only one who scored big against the disciplined display from the SRH bowlers. Against Rajasthan Royals, Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting but the presence of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the squad will be a constant pressure on Wade. Sai Sudharsan and Hardik Pandya will be the solid pillars of the middle order with the duo of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia provided the firepower. Abhinav Manohar is also expected to retain his position in the playing XI. Also read | IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians register unwanted record with five consecutive losses Rashid Khan is expected to continue as the main spin option with Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami and the young Darshan Nalkande providing the fast-bowling prowess in the side. Gujarat Titans predicted 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

IPL 2022: Matthew Wade to miss out? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Rajasthan Royals

Gujarat Titans (GT)&nbsp;and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14). Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have managed three wins out of their first four matches in the season so far and have six points each.

Rajasthan Royals have ridden on the top-notch form of the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to post big runs on the board while their bowlers have been delivering consistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have formed a formidable spin pair while the pace attack consisting of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini has been on the money.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to replace Matthew Wade with&nbsp;Rahmanullah Gurbaz as an opener after the Australian batter has failed to provide good starts at the top. The likes of Shubman Gill, skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been the silver lining in the batting department for the Titans.

The Titans also have a lethal pace attack consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Pandya and Lockie Ferguson and will be banking on their fast bowlers to restrict RR cheaply at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. While RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, GT suffered their first defeat against SRH in their last outing.

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Here is all you need to know about Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Gujarat Titans are playing their debut season in the Indian Premier League and will be facing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Stats:

RR spinners R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have both dismissed David Miller thrice in the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has a great record against Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have been in terrific form this season. Rashid has dismissed the duo four times each in IPL.

Trivia:

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan have been two of the most prolific wicket-takers in the IPL over the last five years. The duo is only behind Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the list of highest wicket-takers in the league in the last five years.

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Squads:

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, James Neesham, &nbsp;Nathan Coulter-Nile, Karun Nair, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

 
Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad 
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Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14).

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14). Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have managed three wins out of their first four matches in the season so far and have six points each. Rajasthan Royals have ridden on the top-notch form of the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to post big runs on the board while their bowlers have been delivering consistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have formed a formidable spin pair while the pace attack consisting of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini has been on the money. Gujarat Titans will be looking to replace Matthew Wade with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as an opener after the Australian batter has failed to provide good starts at the top. The likes of Shubman Gill, skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been the silver lining in the batting department for the Titans. The Titans also have a lethal pace attack consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Pandya and Lockie Ferguson and will be banking on their fast bowlers to restrict RR cheaply at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. While RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, GT suffered their first defeat against SRH in their last outing. Also Read: RR vs GT, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash? Here is all you need to know about Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Gujarat Titans are playing their debut season in the Indian Premier League and will be facing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the history of the tournament. Stats: RR spinners R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have both dismissed David Miller thrice in the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has a great record against Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have been in terrific form this season. Rashid has dismissed the duo four times each in IPL. Trivia: Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan have been two of the most prolific wicket-takers in the IPL over the last five years. The duo is only behind Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the list of highest wicket-takers in the league in the last five years. Also Read: KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Karun Nair, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad

Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on Gujarat Titans in a clash of two high-flying teams in the tournament.

Sanju Samson &amp; Co jumped to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with their third victory in four matches as they held their nerve in the final over to beat Lucknow Super Giants.

Shimron Hetmyer was at his destructive best while youngster Kuldeep Sen bowled a perfect last over to clinch the game in their favour.

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In the bowling department, there were a number of good performances but Yuzvendra Chahal stole the show with an impressive four-wicket haul.

However, against Gujarat Titans, the Royals may look to strengthen their middle order with another overseas all-rounder option in order to boost both their batting and bowling units.

Devdutt Pallikal is expected to open the batting with the brilliant Jos Buttler with Sanju Samson coming at No 3 and West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer comes after the skipper in the batting line-up.

Rassie van de Dussen was unable to perform well in the last encounter and although James Neesham can be a possible replacement, he is expected to get one more game for the franchise.

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Riyan Parag and Kuldeep Sen are the young stars at the heart of the side while Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal will be looking to add their ever-growing tally of wickets.

Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna are expected to be the pure fast bowling options in the Rajasthan Royals side.

Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Sen, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on Gujarat Titans in a clash of two high-flying teams in the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on Gujarat Titans in a clash of two high-flying teams in the tournament. Sanju Samson & Co jumped to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with their third victory in four matches as they held their nerve in the final over to beat Lucknow Super Giants. Shimron Hetmyer was at his destructive best while youngster Kuldeep Sen bowled a perfect last over to clinch the game in their favour. Also read | IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win RR vs GT clash? In the bowling department, there were a number of good performances but Yuzvendra Chahal stole the show with an impressive four-wicket haul. However, against Gujarat Titans, the Royals may look to strengthen their middle order with another overseas all-rounder option in order to boost both their batting and bowling units. Devdutt Pallikal is expected to open the batting with the brilliant Jos Buttler with Sanju Samson coming at No 3 and West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer comes after the skipper in the batting line-up. Rassie van de Dussen was unable to perform well in the last encounter and although James Neesham can be a possible replacement, he is expected to get one more game for the franchise. Also read | KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history Riyan Parag and Kuldeep Sen are the young stars at the heart of the side while Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal will be looking to add their ever-growing tally of wickets. Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna are expected to be the pure fast bowling options in the Rajasthan Royals side. Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Kuldeep Sen, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2022: James Neesham to debut? Rajasthan Royals predicted XI against Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have both enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. There is little to separate both sides on the points table s they have bagged three wins each from their first four matches and have six points to their name. The two teams will lock horns in match no.24 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (April 14).

After bagging three wins in a row in their first three matches, Gujarat Titans slipped to their first defeat in the tournament in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat bowlers failed to defend a total of 162 runs as SRH bagged their second win on the trot. Despite being in fine form this season, the likes of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson both went wicket-less in the game.

Gujarat Titans bowlers will hope to produce an improved show against the Royals, who have a number of in-form batters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal among others. Shimron Hetmyer has also managed to find his groove and can single-handedly take down any bowling attack on his day.

The battle between the pace attacks of the two teams will be the one to watch out for. While the Royals have the likes of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishana and Navdeep Saini in their line-up, the Titans have Shami, Ferguson and young Darshan Nalkande, who will be raring to make an impact.

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However, the spinners in both sides have been far more successful in the middle overs. While Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up 11 wickets and is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far, Rashid Khan has six wickets to his name in four games for Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to bounce back to winnings ways after a defeat in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad while Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run after defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their last game.

RR vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction:

Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a confident run in the ongoing IPL 2022 with their batters and bowlers both impressing in the tournament so far. However, Gujarat Titans will be a difficult team to beat for RR considering the momentum on their side. Gujarat Titans might come out on top against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have both enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. There is little to separate both sides on the points table s they have bagged three wins each from their first four matches and have six points to their name.

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have both enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. There is little to separate both sides on the points table s they have bagged three wins each from their first four matches and have six points to their name. The two teams will lock horns in match no.24 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (April 14). After bagging three wins in a row in their first three matches, Gujarat Titans slipped to their first defeat in the tournament in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat bowlers failed to defend a total of 162 runs as SRH bagged their second win on the trot. Despite being in fine form this season, the likes of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson both went wicket-less in the game. Gujarat Titans bowlers will hope to produce an improved show against the Royals, who have a number of in-form batters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal among others. Shimron Hetmyer has also managed to find his groove and can single-handedly take down any bowling attack on his day. The battle between the pace attacks of the two teams will be the one to watch out for. While the Royals have the likes of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishana and Navdeep Saini in their line-up, the Titans have Shami, Ferguson and young Darshan Nalkande, who will be raring to make an impact. Also Read: Manjrekar explains why Rohit should have left captaincy before IPL 2022, names his replacement However, the spinners in both sides have been far more successful in the middle overs. While Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up 11 wickets and is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far, Rashid Khan has six wickets to his name in four games for Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans will be looking to bounce back to winnings ways after a defeat in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad while Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run after defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. RR vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction: Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a confident run in the ongoing IPL 2022 with their batters and bowlers both impressing in the tournament so far. However, Gujarat Titans will be a difficult team to beat for RR considering the momentum on their side. Gujarat Titans might come out on top against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans' three-match winning streak with an eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League, with captain Kane Williamson leading from the front with a solid 57 while Nicholas Pooran gave the finishing touches with a late flourish here on Monday.

Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 50 had taken Gujarat Titans to 162 for 7 after being sent in to bat, but that was never going to be enough, as Williamson, who struck his first fifty of the season, anchored the Sunrisers' chase, as they crossed the line in 19.1 overs.

Sunrisers thus recorded their second consecutive win after defeating Chennai Super Kings on Saturday last, while it was the Titan's first defeat after a hat-trick of wins.

Williamson, whose 46-ball knock was studded with two fours and four sixes, first added 64-runs with opener Abhishek Sharma (42 off 32 balls) to lay the foundation of the win.

Williamson then forged a 40-run stand with Rahul Tripathi, who retired hurt on 17, to inch closer to the win. 
Pooran (34 not out off 18 balls) sealed the deal with his brutal hitting after Willaimson was out in the 17th over. His innings was studded with two fours and an equal number of sixes. He hit a six to finish the match, taking his side to 168 for 2 in 19.1 overs.

There were two game-changing moments. First, in the 13th over, Williamson launched into Hardik Pandya by hitting him for two sixes. Then, in the 16th over bowled by Lockie Ferguson, the Sunrisers captain clobbered a six and a boundary, as SRH were cruising towards the target.

Earlier, captain Pandya's responsible 50 not out off 42 balls helped Gujarat Titans post a competitive 162 for 7 after a top-order failure.

Invited to bat, Hardik first forged a 40-run stand for the fourth wicket with David Miller (12) to rally the innings after the top three batters failed to convert their starts as Gujarat were in a spot of bother at 64/3 after eight overs.

Hardik then added 50 runs with Abhinav Mahonar, who justified his Rs 2.60 crore price tag with his quick-fire 35 off 21 balls, to ensure that the Titans crossed the 150-run mark.

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Manohar, who got three lives, hit five boundaries and one six in his short stay and particularly launched into T Natarajan (2/34) in the 18th over, where Gujarat amassed 13 runs.

However, it was an unusual Hardik knock, as he mixed caution with aggression to anchor the innings. The all-rounder' announced his arrival with a straight-drive off Natarajan to fetch his first boundary and then was brutal on Umran Malik (1/39), whom he hammered two successive boundaries in the eight over, which fetched nine runs.

In the next over, he clobbered Aiden Markram for his only maximum over cow-corner but Hardik was devoid of partners, as SRH kept striking at regular intervals.

The SRH attack largely kept Hardik at bay, as they did not allow him to free his arms in the last five overs and as a result, it was Hardik's slowest fifty in the IPL.

Earlier, opener Matthew Wade earned his first boundary, courtesy a thick outside edge in the first over, where Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/37) conceded 17 runs, 12 of them extras.

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But Gujarat lost Wade (19), Shubman Gill (7) and one-down batter Sai Sudarshan (11) cheaply. Gill was undone by a stunning one-handed diving catch by Rahul Tripathi at cover, off Bhuvneshwar, in the third over.

Sudarshan, who was looking rusty, became Natarajan's first victim, after ballooning to Kane Williamson at mid-off. 
Wade, who hammered three boundaries, was trapped in front of the wicket, after he missed a flick, off a fuller delivery by Malik in the eight over.

Then it was Hardik and Manohar show as Gujarat added 82 runs in the final 10 overs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans' three-match winning streak with an eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League, with captain Kane Williamson leading from the front with a solid 57 while Nicholas Pooran gave the finishing touches with a late flourish here on Monday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans' three-match winning streak with an eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League, with captain Kane Williamson leading from the front with a solid 57 while Nicholas Pooran gave the finishing touches with a late flourish here on Monday. Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 50 had taken Gujarat Titans to 162 for 7 after being sent in to bat, but that was never going to be enough, as Williamson, who struck his first fifty of the season, anchored the Sunrisers' chase, as they crossed the line in 19.1 overs. Sunrisers thus recorded their second consecutive win after defeating Chennai Super Kings on Saturday last, while it was the Titan's first defeat after a hat-trick of wins. Williamson, whose 46-ball knock was studded with two fours and four sixes, first added 64-runs with opener Abhishek Sharma (42 off 32 balls) to lay the foundation of the win. Williamson then forged a 40-run stand with Rahul Tripathi, who retired hurt on 17, to inch closer to the win. Pooran (34 not out off 18 balls) sealed the deal with his brutal hitting after Willaimson was out in the 17th over. His innings was studded with two fours and an equal number of sixes. He hit a six to finish the match, taking his side to 168 for 2 in 19.1 overs. There were two game-changing moments. First, in the 13th over, Williamson launched into Hardik Pandya by hitting him for two sixes. Then, in the 16th over bowled by Lockie Ferguson, the Sunrisers captain clobbered a six and a boundary, as SRH were cruising towards the target. Earlier, captain Pandya's responsible 50 not out off 42 balls helped Gujarat Titans post a competitive 162 for 7 after a top-order failure. Invited to bat, Hardik first forged a 40-run stand for the fourth wicket with David Miller (12) to rally the innings after the top three batters failed to convert their starts as Gujarat were in a spot of bother at 64/3 after eight overs. Hardik then added 50 runs with Abhinav Mahonar, who justified his Rs 2.60 crore price tag with his quick-fire 35 off 21 balls, to ensure that the Titans crossed the 150-run mark. Also Read: WATCH - Tripathi takes a sensational one-handed catch to send Gill packing in GT vs SRH clash Manohar, who got three lives, hit five boundaries and one six in his short stay and particularly launched into T Natarajan (2/34) in the 18th over, where Gujarat amassed 13 runs. However, it was an unusual Hardik knock, as he mixed caution with aggression to anchor the innings. The all-rounder' announced his arrival with a straight-drive off Natarajan to fetch his first boundary and then was brutal on Umran Malik (1/39), whom he hammered two successive boundaries in the eight over, which fetched nine runs. In the next over, he clobbered Aiden Markram for his only maximum over cow-corner but Hardik was devoid of partners, as SRH kept striking at regular intervals. The SRH attack largely kept Hardik at bay, as they did not allow him to free his arms in the last five overs and as a result, it was Hardik's slowest fifty in the IPL. Earlier, opener Matthew Wade earned his first boundary, courtesy a thick outside edge in the first over, where Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/37) conceded 17 runs, 12 of them extras. Also Read: 'We couldn't afford him': SRH bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan on decision to let go of Rashid Khan But Gujarat lost Wade (19), Shubman Gill (7) and one-down batter Sai Sudarshan (11) cheaply. Gill was undone by a stunning one-handed diving catch by Rahul Tripathi at cover, off Bhuvneshwar, in the third over. Sudarshan, who was looking rusty, became Natarajan's first victim, after ballooning to Kane Williamson at mid-off. Wade, who hammered three boundaries, was trapped in front of the wicket, after he missed a flick, off a fuller delivery by Malik in the eight over. Then it was Hardik and Manohar show as Gujarat added 82 runs in the final 10 overs.

IPL 2022: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma power SRH to emphatic 8-wicket win over Gujarat Titans

On Monday evening (April 11), the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) lost their first-ever game in IPL 2022 after being unbeaten post three outings. Facing an inconsistent Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Gujarat team fell behind by 8 wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

While it was a tough encounter for skipper Hardik, who lost his first game as an IPL captain, the all-rounder tried his level best to keep the new franchise's unbeaten streak alive. The flamboyant cricketer returned with an unbeaten 42-ball 50*&nbsp;and later also chipped in with a wicket&nbsp; (4-0-27-1) in SRH's 163-run chase to play his role with distinction.&nbsp;

During his unbeaten half-century, Hardik achieved a huge record as well. The 28-year-old all-rounder smacked a huge 86-m six, off Aiden Markram, to become the fastest Indian to hit 100 maximums in IPL history. Here's the video of his monstrous hit:

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Overall, Hardik became the 26th batter to achieve the elite feat (joining Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, David Warner, Virat Kohli etc.) and 14th Indian overall. He is the fastest to the 100-sixes club in terms of balls faced. He completed the record in just 1,046 deliveries.&nbsp;

Talking about the SRH-GT clash, Hyderabad opted to bowl first and rode on Bhuvneshwar Kumar-T Natarajan's two wickets apiece to restrict Gujarat to 162-7. In reply, Abhishek Sharma, Williamson's 57 and Nicholas Pooran's 18-ball 32* propelled SRH to an easy win in 19.1 overs.

On Monday evening (April 11), the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) lost their first-ever game in IPL 2022 after being unbeaten post three outings. Facing an inconsistent Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Gujarat team fell behind by 8 wickets at the Dr.

On Monday evening (April 11), the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) lost their first-ever game in IPL 2022 after being unbeaten post three outings. Facing an inconsistent Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Gujarat team fell behind by 8 wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. While it was a tough encounter for skipper Hardik, who lost his first game as an IPL captain, the all-rounder tried his level best to keep the new franchise's unbeaten streak alive. The flamboyant cricketer returned with an unbeaten 42-ball 50* and later also chipped in with a wicket (4-0-27-1) in SRH's 163-run chase to play his role with distinction. During his unbeaten half-century, Hardik achieved a huge record as well. The 28-year-old all-rounder smacked a huge 86-m six, off Aiden Markram, to become the fastest Indian to hit 100 maximums in IPL history. Here's the video of his monstrous hit: ALSO READ | Updated IPL 2022 points table after Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans clash Hardik Pandya hits 114 meter six 😱😱🤩🔥 #SRHvGT #IPL2022 #IPL #Cricket pic.twitter.com/xHLTxRx4Dv — ᎪᎷᏆͲ ᏦႮᎷᎪᎡ (@AmitKum50993580) April 11, 2022 × ALSO READ | From RCB's 263/5 to MS Dhoni-led CSK's run-fest vs Punjab: Top five team totals in IPL history Overall, Hardik became the 26th batter to achieve the elite feat (joining Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, David Warner, Virat Kohli etc.) and 14th Indian overall. He is the fastest to the 100-sixes club in terms of balls faced. He completed the record in just 1,046 deliveries. Talking about the SRH-GT clash, Hyderabad opted to bowl first and rode on Bhuvneshwar Kumar-T Natarajan's two wickets apiece to restrict Gujarat to 162-7. In reply, Abhishek Sharma, Williamson's 57 and Nicholas Pooran's 18-ball 32* propelled SRH to an easy win in 19.1 overs.

Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian to hit 100 IPL sixes with 86m shot - Watch

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on Rashid Khan's exit from the franchise during the side's clash against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 11). Rashid was part of the SRH squad for five seasons from IPL 2017 to 2021 before being released by the franchise last year.

After being released by SRH, Rashid was snapped up by Gujarat Titans, who signed him for a staggering fee of Rs 15 crore (INR 150 million) making him their most expensive buy alongside captain Hardik Pandya, who was also roped in for the same price. On Monday, Rashid made his first appearance for his new team against his former side SRH.

One of the best T20 bowlers in the world, Rashid's exit from SRH had surprised many as fans had expected the franchise to keep hold of the Afghanistan spinner. Opening up on SRH's decision to release Rashid, bowling coach&nbsp; Muralitharan said they wanted to keep him but couldn't afford the star cricketer.

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"We didn't want to get rid of Rashid Khan, but we couldn't afford him," said Muralitharan in&nbsp;a mid-innings chat with the commentators on Star Sports during Gujarat Titans' innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Rashid is the second-highest wicket-taker for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the history of the Indian Premier League. The Afghanistan spinner played 76 matches for the franchise and picked up an impressive 93 wickets. He was one of the picks from the players'&nbsp;draft for Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year.

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Rashid has had a great start to life at Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 as he had already picked up six wickets in four matches for the debutants this season. He will be looking to continue his fine form with the ball in the upcoming matches to help Gujarat Titans make it to the playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on Rashid Khan's exit from the franchise during the side's clash against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 11).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on Rashid Khan's exit from the franchise during the side's clash against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 11). Rashid was part of the SRH squad for five seasons from IPL 2017 to 2021 before being released by the franchise last year. After being released by SRH, Rashid was snapped up by Gujarat Titans, who signed him for a staggering fee of Rs 15 crore (INR 150 million) making him their most expensive buy alongside captain Hardik Pandya, who was also roped in for the same price. On Monday, Rashid made his first appearance for his new team against his former side SRH. One of the best T20 bowlers in the world, Rashid's exit from SRH had surprised many as fans had expected the franchise to keep hold of the Afghanistan spinner. Opening up on SRH's decision to release Rashid, bowling coach Muralitharan said they wanted to keep him but couldn't afford the star cricketer. Also Read: WATCH - Rahul Tripathi takes a sensational one-handed catch to send Shubman Gill packing "We didn't want to get rid of Rashid Khan, but we couldn't afford him," said Muralitharan in a mid-innings chat with the commentators on Star Sports during Gujarat Titans' innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Rashid is the second-highest wicket-taker for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the history of the Indian Premier League. The Afghanistan spinner played 76 matches for the franchise and picked up an impressive 93 wickets. He was one of the picks from the players' draft for Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year. Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar wins the internet as he asks British commentator about Kohinoor diamond Rashid has had a great start to life at Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 as he had already picked up six wickets in four matches for the debutants this season. He will be looking to continue his fine form with the ball in the upcoming matches to help Gujarat Titans make it to the playoffs.

'We couldn't afford him': SRH bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan on decision to let go of Rashid Khan

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Rahul Tripathi pulled off a sensational one-handed diving catch during his side's clash against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 11). Tripathi produced a contender for the 'Catch of the Season' as he sent Shubman Gill packing with a stunning effort.

SRH skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. His team were off to a poor start as senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar ended up giving away as many as 17 runs in the very first over. However, SRH pacers pulled things back quickly in the next few overs of the Powerplay.

Umran Malik drew the first blood for SRH when he got rid of Gujarat Titans opener Gill cheaply on 7 off just 9 balls in the 3rd over. Malik bowled a wide volley to Gill, who sliced it hard towards the cover region where Tripathi came up with a superhuman effort to take a one-handed blinder.

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Gill was dismissed cheaply on just 7 off 9 balls as Gujarat Titans got off to a shaky start. GT then went on to lose the likes of Sai Sudarshan (11), and Matthew Wade (19) cheaply before skipper Hardik Pandya combined with Abhinav Manohar to post a 50-run stand for the fifth wicket.

Riding on Pandya's half-century and Manohar's 35, Gujarat Titans went on to post a challenging total of 162 runs on the board in 20 overs.&nbsp;T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar were the pick of the bowlers for SRH as they picked up couple of wickets each. The duo picked up four wickets between them to help their side restrict GT on 162.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Rahul Tripathi pulled off a sensational one-handed diving catch during his side's clash against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 11).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Rahul Tripathi pulled off a sensational one-handed diving catch during his side's clash against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 11). Tripathi produced a contender for the 'Catch of the Season' as he sent Shubman Gill packing with a stunning effort. SRH skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. His team were off to a poor start as senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar ended up giving away as many as 17 runs in the very first over. However, SRH pacers pulled things back quickly in the next few overs of the Powerplay. Umran Malik drew the first blood for SRH when he got rid of Gujarat Titans opener Gill cheaply on 7 off just 9 balls in the 3rd over. Malik bowled a wide volley to Gill, who sliced it hard towards the cover region where Tripathi came up with a superhuman effort to take a one-handed blinder. Watch video: Rahul tripathi stunning catch... #GTvsSRH #SRHvGT pic.twitter.com/UA0focDkgi — Chinthakindhi Ramudu (O- Negitive) (@RAMURAVANA) April 11, 2022 × Also Read: Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in IPL history Gill was dismissed cheaply on just 7 off 9 balls as Gujarat Titans got off to a shaky start. GT then went on to lose the likes of Sai Sudarshan (11), and Matthew Wade (19) cheaply before skipper Hardik Pandya combined with Abhinav Manohar to post a 50-run stand for the fifth wicket. Riding on Pandya's half-century and Manohar's 35, Gujarat Titans went on to post a challenging total of 162 runs on the board in 20 overs. T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar were the pick of the bowlers for SRH as they picked up couple of wickets each. The duo picked up four wickets between them to help their side restrict GT on 162.

WATCH: Rahul Tripathi takes a sensational one-handed catch to send Shubman Gill packing in GT vs SRH clash

Hardik Pandya is a cricketer well known for his aggressive brand of batting and the Gujarat Titans skipper became the fastest Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).<o:p></o:p>

The all-rounder achieved the feat during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday as he slammed Aiden Markram for a massive six over the mid-wicket region for his 100th maximum.

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Overall, he is the third fastest to achieve this feat after the destructive duo of Andre Russel (657 balls) and Chris Gayle (943) balls. Pandya took 1046 deliveries to reach the milestone.

When it comes to Indian players in the tournament, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant is second as he took 1224 balls to hit 100 sixes. Yusuf Pathan is third in the list as he took 1313 deliveries.<o:p></o:p>

Pandya has been enjoying a good run of form in the tournament as he has promoted himself to No 4 and on a couple of occasions, he got decent starts to his innings. With the top order not firing properly, Pandya has been playing the role of steading the innings before the slog over onslaught.

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But, the best news for Gujarat Titans and also the Indian cricket team is the bowling of Hardik Pandya which seems to be on track after injury concerns. The all-rounder is bowling at a consistent pace and has been able to finish his quota of four overs on multiple occasions in the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans are currently unbeaten in IPL 2022 after winning their first three encounters.<o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya is a cricketer well known for his aggressive brand of batting and the Gujarat Titans skipper became the fastest Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Hardik Pandya is a cricketer well known for his aggressive brand of batting and the Gujarat Titans skipper became the fastest Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The all-rounder achieved the feat during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday as he slammed Aiden Markram for a massive six over the mid-wicket region for his 100th maximum. Also read | Not Jadeja! Shastri names ex-CSK star who should have replaced Dhoni Overall, he is the third fastest to achieve this feat after the destructive duo of Andre Russel (657 balls) and Chris Gayle (943) balls. Pandya took 1046 deliveries to reach the milestone. When it comes to Indian players in the tournament, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant is second as he took 1224 balls to hit 100 sixes. Yusuf Pathan is third in the list as he took 1313 deliveries. Pandya has been enjoying a good run of form in the tournament as he has promoted himself to No 4 and on a couple of occasions, he got decent starts to his innings. With the top order not firing properly, Pandya has been playing the role of steading the innings before the slog over onslaught. Also read | Ashwin breaks silence on decision to 'retire out' during RR vs SRH clash But, the best news for Gujarat Titans and also the Indian cricket team is the bowling of Hardik Pandya which seems to be on track after injury concerns. The all-rounder is bowling at a consistent pace and has been able to finish his quota of four overs on multiple occasions in the tournament. Gujarat Titans are currently unbeaten in IPL 2022 after winning their first three encounters.

Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in IPL history

Sunrisers Hyderabad bagged their first win of the tournament last week after defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their third game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. SRH had gotten off to a poor start this season as they lost their first two games in a row before bouncing back to beat CSK in their last outing.

Kane Williamson &amp; Co. would be relieved after pocketing their first points of the season and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on a high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. While SRH have only one win in their first three games so far this season, Gujarat Titans have been unbeaten so far.

The Titans got off to a winning start in the season with a victory against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants before defeating Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in their next two matches to maintain their perfect record this year. The Hardik Pandya-led side has performed exceptionally well so far this season and have impressed with both the bat and the ball.

In their last game against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans found themselves in a spot of bother towards the end in the 190-run chase despite a brilliant knock of 96 off 59 balls from Shubman Gill. However, Rahul Tewatia slammed back-to-back sixes on the final two deliveries of the game with 12 runs to get his team over the line in a stunning manner.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, produced a clinical run chase against CSK as they nailed down the target of 155 runs with 14 balls to spare to thrash CSK by 8 wickets. Opener Abhishek Sharma stole the show with a 50-ball 75 and his return to form will please the SRH team management as the likes of skipper Kane Williamson and Nicholas Pooran are yet to fire this season.

Here is all you need to know about the SRH vs GT clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

This will be the first meeting between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this season. Debutants Gujarat Titans will be looking to maintain their perfect record this season against Williamson's men.

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Stats:

Shubman Gill's performance will be the key for Gujarat Titans as the opening batter has been in brilliant touch this season. Gill has notched up 180 runs in three matches in IPL 2022 and missed out on a well-deserved hundred in Gujarat's last game against Punjab. He will be looking to get his team off to a good start once against SRH.

Trivia:

Rahul Tewatia and Mohammed Shami have been the stars of Gujarat Titans' season so far in IPL 2022. While Shami has been excellent with the ball in the Powerplay, Tewatia has evolved as a finisher. It will be interesting to see how the duo will go against SRH on Monday.

Squads:

Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Varun Aaron, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson(c), Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran(w), Aiden Markram, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ravikumar Samarth, Glenn Phillips, Vishnu Vinod, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Saurabh Dubey 
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Sunrisers Hyderabad bagged their first win of the tournament last week after defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their third game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bagged their first win of the tournament last week after defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their third game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. SRH had gotten off to a poor start this season as they lost their first two games in a row before bouncing back to beat CSK in their last outing. Kane Williamson & Co. would be relieved after pocketing their first points of the season and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on a high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. While SRH have only one win in their first three games so far this season, Gujarat Titans have been unbeaten so far. The Titans got off to a winning start in the season with a victory against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants before defeating Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in their next two matches to maintain their perfect record this year. The Hardik Pandya-led side has performed exceptionally well so far this season and have impressed with both the bat and the ball. In their last game against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans found themselves in a spot of bother towards the end in the 190-run chase despite a brilliant knock of 96 off 59 balls from Shubman Gill. However, Rahul Tewatia slammed back-to-back sixes on the final two deliveries of the game with 12 runs to get his team over the line in a stunning manner. Also Read: Questions over Umran Malik? Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI against Gujarat Titans Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, produced a clinical run chase against CSK as they nailed down the target of 155 runs with 14 balls to spare to thrash CSK by 8 wickets. Opener Abhishek Sharma stole the show with a 50-ball 75 and his return to form will please the SRH team management as the likes of skipper Kane Williamson and Nicholas Pooran are yet to fire this season. Here is all you need to know about the SRH vs GT clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: This will be the first meeting between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this season. Debutants Gujarat Titans will be looking to maintain their perfect record this season against Williamson's men. Also Read: 'Do something different': Parthiv Patel wants MS Dhoni to open amid CSK's horror run in IPL 2022 Stats: Shubman Gill's performance will be the key for Gujarat Titans as the opening batter has been in brilliant touch this season. Gill has notched up 180 runs in three matches in IPL 2022 and missed out on a well-deserved hundred in Gujarat's last game against Punjab. He will be looking to get his team off to a good start once against SRH. Trivia: Rahul Tewatia and Mohammed Shami have been the stars of Gujarat Titans' season so far in IPL 2022. While Shami has been excellent with the ball in the Powerplay, Tewatia has evolved as a finisher. It will be interesting to see how the duo will go against SRH on Monday. Squads: Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Varun Aaron, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson(c), Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran(w), Aiden Markram, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ravikumar Samarth, Glenn Phillips, Vishnu Vinod, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Saurabh Dubey

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads

The action will continue in IPL 2022 as the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 21 on Monday evening (April 11) at the&nbsp;Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. It will be the only clash of the day after the doubleheaders in the weekend.&nbsp;

Talking about the GT franchise, the Hardik Pandya-led franchise have been on a roll. They remain the only unbeaten side in the competition after three successive victories. In their previous encounter, Gujarat were challenged for quite some time -- by Punjab Kings (PBKS)&nbsp; -- before they emerged on top with a last-ball six off Rahul Tewatia. Opting to bowl first, Gujarat had restricted PBKS 162-9, after Liam Livingstone's breathtaking 27-ball 64, before they were asked to chase 190.&nbsp;

In reply, Shubman Gill's 96, Sai Sudarshan's 35 and Rahul Tewatia's last two-ball sixes propelled Gujarat to an emphatic win. On the other hand, SRH come into this clash after finally opening their account with a convincing 8-wicket win versus defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Courtesy a combined bowling effort, SRH restriced CSK to 154-7 and chased down the score with Abhishek Sharma's fireworks (50-ball 75) along with Rahul Tripathy's 15-ball 39*.

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Match prediction of RR vs LSG face-off:&nbsp;Expect the winning captain to&nbsp;opt to bowl first. Barring some encounters, the stadium has mostly seen modest-scoring games. With GT finding ways to win from any situation, their bowling being better and Gill's splendid form, Hardik &amp; Co. start as favourites and should emerge on top.

The action will continue in IPL 2022 as the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 21 on Monday evening (April 11) at the Dr.

The action will continue in IPL 2022 as the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 21 on Monday evening (April 11) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. It will be the only clash of the day after the doubleheaders in the weekend. Talking about the GT franchise, the Hardik Pandya-led franchise have been on a roll. They remain the only unbeaten side in the competition after three successive victories. In their previous encounter, Gujarat were challenged for quite some time -- by Punjab Kings (PBKS) -- before they emerged on top with a last-ball six off Rahul Tewatia. Opting to bowl first, Gujarat had restricted PBKS 162-9, after Liam Livingstone's breathtaking 27-ball 64, before they were asked to chase 190. In reply, Shubman Gill's 96, Sai Sudarshan's 35 and Rahul Tewatia's last two-ball sixes propelled Gujarat to an emphatic win. On the other hand, SRH come into this clash after finally opening their account with a convincing 8-wicket win versus defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Courtesy a combined bowling effort, SRH restriced CSK to 154-7 and chased down the score with Abhishek Sharma's fireworks (50-ball 75) along with Rahul Tripathy's 15-ball 39*. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Trent Boult leaves KL Rahul gobsmacked with an absolute jaffa in LSG's run-chase versus RR - WATCH Match prediction of RR vs LSG face-off: Expect the winning captain to opt to bowl first. Barring some encounters, the stadium has mostly seen modest-scoring games. With GT finding ways to win from any situation, their bowling being better and Gill's splendid form, Hardik & Co. start as favourites and should emerge on top.

SRH vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans match?

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form as they have won all three of their matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 till now and Hardik Pandya &amp; Co will be looking to maintain that record as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.<o:p></o:p>

It has been a brilliant performance from the bowling unit of Gujarat Titans as they have found a brilliant rhythm and with Lockie Ferguson, Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami all in good form, it can be bad news for any opposition.

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In batting, the top order remains shaky with Shubman Gill being the only steady performer but cameos by Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been instrumental in maintaining their unbeaten run.<o:p></o:p>

Matthew Wade will be partnership Shubman Gill once again but with Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the squad, Gujarat Titans may look to try out a new overseas wicketkeeping option.<o:p></o:p>

Sai Sudharsan is expected to retain his place with Hardik Pandya, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar providing solidity to the middle order. Rahul Tewatia was the hero of the match against Punjab Kings with his two sixes in the final two balls of the game and he will be their main all-rounder option.

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In the bowling department, youngster Darshan Nalkande may get another match and he will partnering the dangerous duo of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson. Rashid Khan found his form in the last game and he will be the main spin option for the side.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form as they have won all three of their matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 till now and Hardik Pandya & Co will be looking to maintain that record as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form as they have won all three of their matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 till now and Hardik Pandya & Co will be looking to maintain that record as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. It has been a brilliant performance from the bowling unit of Gujarat Titans as they have found a brilliant rhythm and with Lockie Ferguson, Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami all in good form, it can be bad news for any opposition. Also read | 'Tremendous switch' - Former England skipper picks India youngster as best transfer of IPL 2022 In batting, the top order remains shaky with Shubman Gill being the only steady performer but cameos by Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been instrumental in maintaining their unbeaten run. Matthew Wade will be partnership Shubman Gill once again but with Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the squad, Gujarat Titans may look to try out a new overseas wicketkeeping option. Sai Sudharsan is expected to retain his place with Hardik Pandya, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar providing solidity to the middle order. Rahul Tewatia was the hero of the match against Punjab Kings with his two sixes in the final two balls of the game and he will be their main all-rounder option. Also read | IPL 2022: Questions over Umran Malik? Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI against Gujarat Titans In the bowling department, youngster Darshan Nalkande may get another match and he will partnering the dangerous duo of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson. Rashid Khan found his form in the last game and he will be the main spin option for the side. Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande

IPL 2022: Will Hardik Pandya make any changes? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aiming to continue their winning run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Gujarat Titans on Monday. SRH lost their first two games but were able to find their form against Chennai Super Kings as Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi guided them to victory.<o:p></o:p>

It was a good bowling performance from SRH as they kept taking wickets at regular intervals to stop CSK’s run flow and it was crucial in restricting them to a below-par total. In response, Abhishek Sharma scored an impressive fifty while Tripathi and Williamson provided perfect support to him.

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With Gujarat Titans not losing a single game in the competition till now, it will be a stern test for Sunrisers Hyderabad it will be interesting to see if they look to change things up in the playing XI.<o:p></o:p>

Skipper Kane Williamson is expected to open the batting with Abhishek Sharma once again with in-form Rahul Tripathi completing the gritty trio at the top of the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up.<o:p></o:p>

Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran will provide solidity to the middle order with Shashank Singh expected to keep Abdul Samad out of the team for now in order to maintain the winning combination.

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Washington Sundar will play the dual role of a finisher and an effective spinner with the pace quartet of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen and Umran Malik being the backbone of the bowling line-up.<o:p></o:p>

Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik<o:p></o:p>

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aiming to continue their winning run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Gujarat Titans on Monday. SRH lost their first two games but were able to find their form against Chennai Super Kings as Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi guided them to victory.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aiming to continue their winning run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Gujarat Titans on Monday. SRH lost their first two games but were able to find their form against Chennai Super Kings as Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi guided them to victory. It was a good bowling performance from SRH as they kept taking wickets at regular intervals to stop CSK’s run flow and it was crucial in restricting them to a below-par total. In response, Abhishek Sharma scored an impressive fifty while Tripathi and Williamson provided perfect support to him. Also read | Yuzi Chahal attains new record, becomes 2nd fastest to 150 IPL scalps With Gujarat Titans not losing a single game in the competition till now, it will be a stern test for Sunrisers Hyderabad it will be interesting to see if they look to change things up in the playing XI. Skipper Kane Williamson is expected to open the batting with Abhishek Sharma once again with in-form Rahul Tripathi completing the gritty trio at the top of the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran will provide solidity to the middle order with Shashank Singh expected to keep Abdul Samad out of the team for now in order to maintain the winning combination. Also read | IPL 2022: Trent Boult stuns KL Rahul with a jaffa in RR-LSG clash - WATCH Washington Sundar will play the dual role of a finisher and an effective spinner with the pace quartet of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen and Umran Malik being the backbone of the bowling line-up. Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik

IPL 2022: Questions over Umran Malik? Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI against Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Punjab Kings in a last-ball thriller in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday (April 08). All-rounder Rahul Tewatita stole the show for GT as he slammed back-to-back sixes on the last two balls of the match with 12 runs to get to take his side over the line and pull off a stunning win.

Asked to chase down a target of 90 runs, opener Shubman Gill got his side off to a brilliant start as he slammed a brilliant knock of 96 runs off just 59 deliveries. After losing his opening partner Matthew Wade (6) cheaply, Gill combined with Sai Sudarshan (35)&nbsp;to add 101 runs for the second wicket.

He then added 37 runs for the third wicket with skipper Hardik Pandya (27) to take his team closer to the target before the duo departed in quick succession. Tewatia came out to bat in the final over after Hardik was run out on the very first ball of the 20th over. With 13 runs required off the last three balls, David Miller took a single and gave the strike to Tewtia, who smacked two straight sixes to seal the deal for his side.

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The left-hand batter played a sensational cameo of 3-ball 13 to get his team over the line and secure two important points. Reacting to the stunning win, Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya said it was Punjab Kings' game to lose and also expressed sympathy for Mayank Agarwal &amp; Co., who almost had won the game but lost after the final two deliveries.

"With the kind of ups and downs that happen, I have become neutral. Hats off to Tewatia. It is difficult to go out there and hit, and to do it under this pressure is great. It was Kings' game, I have sympathy for them," Hardik said post his side's win.

"Gill is telling everybody that he is there. A lot of credit goes to Sai as well for that partnership. It kept us in the game. I am going to get better with every game. I am getting tired as I'm not used to bowling four overs. But I'm getting better," he added.

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Hardik has been phenomenal as a captain so far in the tournament as he has led his side Gujarat Titans to three straight wins in their first three games of the season. Gujarat Titans are currently placed at the second spot on the points table with six points from three matches.

Gujarat Titans will be hoping to continue their winning run this season when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next game on Monday (April 11).

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Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Punjab Kings in a last-ball thriller in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday (April 08). All-rounder Rahul Tewatita stole the show for GT as he slammed back-to-back sixes on the last two balls of the match with 12 runs to get to take his side over the line and pull off a stunning win.

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Punjab Kings in a last-ball thriller in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday (April 08). All-rounder Rahul Tewatita stole the show for GT as he slammed back-to-back sixes on the last two balls of the match with 12 runs to get to take his side over the line and pull off a stunning win. Asked to chase down a target of 90 runs, opener Shubman Gill got his side off to a brilliant start as he slammed a brilliant knock of 96 runs off just 59 deliveries. After losing his opening partner Matthew Wade (6) cheaply, Gill combined with Sai Sudarshan (35) to add 101 runs for the second wicket. He then added 37 runs for the third wicket with skipper Hardik Pandya (27) to take his team closer to the target before the duo departed in quick succession. Tewatia came out to bat in the final over after Hardik was run out on the very first ball of the 20th over. With 13 runs required off the last three balls, David Miller took a single and gave the strike to Tewtia, who smacked two straight sixes to seal the deal for his side. Also Read: IPL 2022: CSK vs SRH - Head to head record, trivia, stats and predicted playing XIs The left-hand batter played a sensational cameo of 3-ball 13 to get his team over the line and secure two important points. Reacting to the stunning win, Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya said it was Punjab Kings' game to lose and also expressed sympathy for Mayank Agarwal & Co., who almost had won the game but lost after the final two deliveries. "With the kind of ups and downs that happen, I have become neutral. Hats off to Tewatia. It is difficult to go out there and hit, and to do it under this pressure is great. It was Kings' game, I have sympathy for them," Hardik said post his side's win. "Gill is telling everybody that he is there. A lot of credit goes to Sai as well for that partnership. It kept us in the game. I am going to get better with every game. I am getting tired as I'm not used to bowling four overs. But I'm getting better," he added. Also Read: Shubman Gill's 96, Rahul Tewatia's last-ball 6 keep GT unbeaten, Hardik & Co. beat PBKS Hardik has been phenomenal as a captain so far in the tournament as he has led his side Gujarat Titans to three straight wins in their first three games of the season. Gujarat Titans are currently placed at the second spot on the points table with six points from three matches. Gujarat Titans will be hoping to continue their winning run this season when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next game on Monday (April 11).

IPL 2022: 'It was Punjab Kings' game': Hardik Pandya reacts after Rahul Tewatia pulls off stunning win for GT

Shikhar Dhawan remains a big name in world cricket. Dhawan is one of the most prolific batters for Team India in white-ball formats. In his 15-year-long T20 career, after debuting for Delhi in 2007, the swashbuckling left-hander created history by becoming the first Indian player to hit 1000, or more, fours in T20 cricket.

Dhawan achieved this feat during his IPL franchise Punjab Kings' (PBKS) face-off versus Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 16 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Friday evening (April 8). Overall, he became the fifth player to join the elusive 1000-four club in the shortest format.&nbsp;

INDIANS WITH MOST 4s

1000*: Shikhar Dhawan

917: Virat Kohli

875: Rohit Sharma

779: Suresh Raina

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Here's the overall list:

Most 4s in T20 Cricket History:

Chris Gayle - 1132 
Alex Hales - 1054 
David Warner - 1005 
Aaron Finch - 1004 
Shikhar Dhawan - 1001*

Eventually, Dhawan was out for a 30-ball 35, including 4 fours. The left-hander once again got a start in the 15th season, however, he couldn't make the most of it after falling to Rashid Khan in the 11th over.&nbsp;In addition, Dhawan also extended his lead in the list of most IPL fours as his overall&nbsp;tally now reads 668.

The left-handed opener Dhawan has scored more than 5,880 runs in the IPL and remains only&nbsp;behind Virat Kohli, who leads the scoring charts with 6,341 runs.&nbsp;

Shikhar Dhawan remains a big name in world cricket. Dhawan is one of the most prolific batters for Team India in white-ball formats. In his 15-year-long T20 career, after debuting for Delhi in 2007, the swashbuckling left-hander created history by becoming the first Indian player to hit 1000, or more, fours in T20 cricket.

Shikhar Dhawan remains a big name in world cricket. Dhawan is one of the most prolific batters for Team India in white-ball formats. In his 15-year-long T20 career, after debuting for Delhi in 2007, the swashbuckling left-hander created history by becoming the first Indian player to hit 1000, or more, fours in T20 cricket. Dhawan achieved this feat during his IPL franchise Punjab Kings' (PBKS) face-off versus Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 16 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Friday evening (April 8). Overall, he became the fifth player to join the elusive 1000-four club in the shortest format. INDIANS WITH MOST 4s 1000*: Shikhar Dhawan 917: Virat Kohli 875: Rohit Sharma 779: Suresh Raina ALSO READ | WATCH: Rohit Sharma talks about 'hunger' and 'desperation' in MI dressing room after KKR loss Here's the overall list: Most 4s in T20 Cricket History: Chris Gayle - 1132 Alex Hales - 1054 David Warner - 1005 Aaron Finch - 1004 Shikhar Dhawan - 1001* Eventually, Dhawan was out for a 30-ball 35, including 4 fours. The left-hander once again got a start in the 15th season, however, he couldn't make the most of it after falling to Rashid Khan in the 11th over. In addition, Dhawan also extended his lead in the list of most IPL fours as his overall tally now reads 668. The left-handed opener Dhawan has scored more than 5,880 runs in the IPL and remains only behind Virat Kohli, who leads the scoring charts with 6,341 runs.

IPL 2022: Shikhar Dhawan joins historic club, becomes 1st Indian with 1000-plus fours in T20 cricket

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of two impressive milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he will take the chance to add both of them to his kitty during the encounter against Gujarat Titans on Friday.<o:p></o:p>

Dhawan is just three boundaries away from completing 1000 fours in T20 cricket – a feat not achieved by any Indian cricketer in the shortest format of the sport. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli is a distant second in the list with 917 boundaries.

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Dhawan already has the highest number of boundaries in IPL history with 664 fours to his name.<o:p></o:p>

Overall, he is fifth in the elite list and just two boundaries away from taking away the fourth spot from Aaron Finch. The list is topped by West Indies opener Chris Gayle (1132), England international Alex Hales (1054) and Australia and Delhi Capitals batsman David Warner with 1054 boundaries.

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Dhawan had a couple of good seasons with Delhi Capitals but they parted ways ahead of the 2022 seasons. In the mega auction, he was picked up by Punjab Kings for INR 82.5 million. He has been a constant at the top of the innings for the franchise along with skipper Mayank Agarwal.<o:p></o:p>

Dhawan started his season well with a steady 43 against Royal Challengers Bangalore but was unable to score big in their second game against Kolkata Knight Riders. Against Chennai Super Kings, he got a good start but was unable to convert it into big score once again as he was dismissed for 33.<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of two impressive milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he will take the chance to add both of them to his kitty during the encounter against Gujarat Titans on Friday.

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of two impressive milestones in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he will take the chance to add both of them to his kitty during the encounter against Gujarat Titans on Friday. Dhawan is just three boundaries away from completing 1000 fours in T20 cricket – a feat not achieved by any Indian cricketer in the shortest format of the sport. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli is a distant second in the list with 917 boundaries. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience Dhawan already has the highest number of boundaries in IPL history with 664 fours to his name. Overall, he is fifth in the elite list and just two boundaries away from taking away the fourth spot from Aaron Finch. The list is topped by West Indies opener Chris Gayle (1132), England international Alex Hales (1054) and Australia and Delhi Capitals batsman David Warner with 1054 boundaries. Also read | Pandya to change winning combination? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against PBKS Dhawan had a couple of good seasons with Delhi Capitals but they parted ways ahead of the 2022 seasons. In the mega auction, he was picked up by Punjab Kings for INR 82.5 million. He has been a constant at the top of the innings for the franchise along with skipper Mayank Agarwal. Dhawan started his season well with a steady 43 against Royal Challengers Bangalore but was unable to score big in their second game against Kolkata Knight Riders. Against Chennai Super Kings, he got a good start but was unable to convert it into big score once again as he was dismissed for 33.

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings' Shikhar Dhawan just three boundaries away from impressive T20 milestone

Gujarat Lions will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side won both of their previous matches in the competition against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.<o:p></o:p>

Shubman Gill was the star for the side as he scored a brilliant 84 against Delhi Capitals and Lockie Ferguson played his part to perfection by taking four important wickets.

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Gujarat Titans boasts of a brilliant bowling line up and the in-form duo of Mohammed Shami and Ferguson can strike fear in the hearts of any team. Skipper Hardik Pandya has also assumed more responsibility by batting at No 4 and he is also bowling at a decent pace after his injury.<o:p></o:p>

Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting once again against Punjab Kings with Vijay Shankar looking to find a bit of form in his new position of No 3.<o:p></o:p>

Skipper Hardik Pandya will continue to play the pivotal role of steadying the innings at No 4 with big hitters – David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar – to follow in the batting line up.

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The duo of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson will be strike bowlers as usual with the pace and experience of Varun Aaron providing able support. Rashid Khan will be able to add more wickets to his kitty as he will be the main spinner for the side.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Lions will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side won both of their previous matches in the competition against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.

Gujarat Lions will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side won both of their previous matches in the competition against fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. Shubman Gill was the star for the side as he scored a brilliant 84 against Delhi Capitals and Lockie Ferguson played his part to perfection by taking four important wickets. Also read | IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? Gujarat Titans boasts of a brilliant bowling line up and the in-form duo of Mohammed Shami and Ferguson can strike fear in the hearts of any team. Skipper Hardik Pandya has also assumed more responsibility by batting at No 4 and he is also bowling at a decent pace after his injury. Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting once again against Punjab Kings with Vijay Shankar looking to find a bit of form in his new position of No 3. Skipper Hardik Pandya will continue to play the pivotal role of steadying the innings at No 4 with big hitters – David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar – to follow in the batting line up. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience The duo of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson will be strike bowlers as usual with the pace and experience of Varun Aaron providing able support. Rashid Khan will be able to add more wickets to his kitty as he will be the main spinner for the side. Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Aaron, Mohammed Shami.

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya to change winning combination? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings will look to extend their winning run as they take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. The Punjab team started their tournament with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore but were outplayed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the very next match.<o:p></o:p>

In the previous encounter, they were once again the better team with both bat and ball as they rode an all-round show from Liam Livingstone to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 54 runs.

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The inclusion of the two youngsters – Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Arora – has yielded brilliant results for the side and one more change is expected in the playing XI for the game against Gujarat Titans.<o:p></o:p>

Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan are expected to open the innings with England international Jonny Bairstow likely to make his IPL debut in place of Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa.<o:p></o:p>

Liam Livingstone was the hero for Punjab Kings in their last encounter and he will be retaining his spot in the middle order along with youngster Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith.

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In the bowling department, the young duo of Vaibhav Arora and Arshdeep Singh will once again be the two pillars of the pace attack along with the massive experience of Kagiso Rabada. Rahul Chahar, who has taken six wickets in three games till now, is expected to be the main spin option.<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings predicted XI: Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings will look to extend their winning run as they take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. The Punjab team started their tournament with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore but were outplayed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the very next match.

Punjab Kings will look to extend their winning run as they take on Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Friday. The Punjab team started their tournament with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore but were outplayed by Kolkata Knight Riders in the very next match. In the previous encounter, they were once again the better team with both bat and ball as they rode an all-round show from Liam Livingstone to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 54 runs. Also read | IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match? The inclusion of the two youngsters – Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Arora – has yielded brilliant results for the side and one more change is expected in the playing XI for the game against Gujarat Titans. Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan are expected to open the innings with England international Jonny Bairstow likely to make his IPL debut in place of Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Liam Livingstone was the hero for Punjab Kings in their last encounter and he will be retaining his spot in the middle order along with youngster Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith. Also read | 'Drunk MI player dangled me off a balcony': Chahal shares shocking experience In the bowling department, the young duo of Vaibhav Arora and Arshdeep Singh will once again be the two pillars of the pace attack along with the massive experience of Kagiso Rabada. Rahul Chahar, who has taken six wickets in three games till now, is expected to be the main spin option. Punjab Kings predicted XI: Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh

IPL 2022: Jonny Bairstow to debut? Punjab Kings predicted XI against Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are unbeaten in the tournament till now while Punjab Kings won two out of their three encounters and are in the fifth position.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans were impressive with both bat and ball as they defeat Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in their two matches. While Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson were the stars with the ball, Shubman Gill performed brilliantly with the bat to guide his team to victory.

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The other positive for the Gujarat Titans is the performance from skipper Hardik Pandya who has taken the No 4 slot in the batting line-up and has started bowling once again after injury.<o:p></o:p>

Punjab Kings have mainly depended on their batting prowess till now and an off day resulted in their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the explosive batting of Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith with the experience of Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal create a perfect mix for them.

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The team can be further strengthened as Jonny Bairstow is all set to make his IPL 2022 debut.<o:p></o:p>

Match prediction for PBKS vs GT: The match up pits one of the best batting line ups in the tournament featuring the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Odean Smith against one of the best bowling units with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan. While there is very little to separate the two teams, Gujarat Titans will hold a slight advantage considering their bowling might and the solid run of form from Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are unbeaten in the tournament till now while Punjab Kings won two out of their three encounters and are in the fifth position.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Punjab Kings on Friday. The Hardik Pandya-led side are unbeaten in the tournament till now while Punjab Kings won two out of their three encounters and are in the fifth position. Gujarat Titans were impressive with both bat and ball as they defeat Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in their two matches. While Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson were the stars with the ball, Shubman Gill performed brilliantly with the bat to guide his team to victory. Also read | IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant handed hefty fine for slow over rate against LSG The other positive for the Gujarat Titans is the performance from skipper Hardik Pandya who has taken the No 4 slot in the batting line-up and has started bowling once again after injury. Punjab Kings have mainly depended on their batting prowess till now and an off day resulted in their loss against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the explosive batting of Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith with the experience of Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal create a perfect mix for them. Also read | Former India opener lauds Prithvi Shaw after quickfire fifty against LSG The team can be further strengthened as Jonny Bairstow is all set to make his IPL 2022 debut. Match prediction for PBKS vs GT: The match up pits one of the best batting line ups in the tournament featuring the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Odean Smith against one of the best bowling units with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan. While there is very little to separate the two teams, Gujarat Titans will hold a slight advantage considering their bowling might and the solid run of form from Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.

PBKS vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans match?

All eyes were on Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2022 edition. There were many speculations whether he would don the role of an all-rounder or play only as a specialist batter-cum-captain for the new franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT).&nbsp;

After the opening two games for GT, Hardik has bowled his full quota of overs -- accounting for a scalp -- has shown maturity with the bat and as a leader. MSK Prasad, who was the chairman of selectors when Hardik was initially picked for Team India in early 2016, lavished praise on Hardik and said that 'wherever he does well, I feel proud like my own son has performed or done anything like that'.

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“Whenever he does well, I feel proud and I feel like my own son has performed or done anything like that. It was very difficult to find a great all-rounder post the legendary Kapil Dev but someone who has got skills. The beauty about this boy is that his basics are very strong. His bowling basics, batting basics, fielding basics – everything is very strong. All that he needs to understand is to keep that part between his ears in a good stead and I am sure he will grow into a wonderful allrounder,” Prasad told cricket historian and broadcaster Boria Majumdar during his YouTube show.

"Now that he is not the same chubby-bubbly sort of a Hardik. Now he's married, settled down and got an added responsibility with Gujarat Titans. I'm sure it is definitely going to help him, Titans and Indian cricket. The way he led the other day – because I was there on the ground – he was very cool, calm and the manner in which he rotated the bowlers and placed fielders, everything was spot on. Even when the wickets were taken, he maintained his composure and I like that attitude," the former selector further pointed out.

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At 34, Rohit Sharma -- India's current all-format captain -- might not hold the post for a very long time. In this regard, there are few more debutant, or inexperieced,&nbsp;Indian captains in the ongoing 15th season of the cash-rich league, in India. Apart from Hardik, Mayank Agarwal and Ravindra Jadeja are&nbsp;also now to the job&nbsp;whereas the likes Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson still have a lot to prove as leaders. Thus, Hardik has joined the race and is showing good signs after GT's first two encounters.

All eyes were on Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2022 edition. There were many speculations whether he would don the role of an all-rounder or play only as a specialist batter-cum-captain for the new franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT).

All eyes were on Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2022 edition. There were many speculations whether he would don the role of an all-rounder or play only as a specialist batter-cum-captain for the new franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT). After the opening two games for GT, Hardik has bowled his full quota of overs -- accounting for a scalp -- has shown maturity with the bat and as a leader. MSK Prasad, who was the chairman of selectors when Hardik was initially picked for Team India in early 2016, lavished praise on Hardik and said that 'wherever he does well, I feel proud like my own son has performed or done anything like that'. ALSO READ | 'Knowing that this is one of Dinesh Karthik's...' - Sunil Gavaskar questions Sanju Samson after RR-RCB tie “Whenever he does well, I feel proud and I feel like my own son has performed or done anything like that. It was very difficult to find a great all-rounder post the legendary Kapil Dev but someone who has got skills. The beauty about this boy is that his basics are very strong. His bowling basics, batting basics, fielding basics – everything is very strong. All that he needs to understand is to keep that part between his ears in a good stead and I am sure he will grow into a wonderful allrounder,” Prasad told cricket historian and broadcaster Boria Majumdar during his YouTube show. "Now that he is not the same chubby-bubbly sort of a Hardik. Now he's married, settled down and got an added responsibility with Gujarat Titans. I'm sure it is definitely going to help him, Titans and Indian cricket. The way he led the other day – because I was there on the ground – he was very cool, calm and the manner in which he rotated the bowlers and placed fielders, everything was spot on. Even when the wickets were taken, he maintained his composure and I like that attitude," the former selector further pointed out. ALSO READ | Yuvraj is not one of those, Dhoni is: Paddy Upton feels ex-India captain a 'massive high-pressure' player At 34, Rohit Sharma -- India's current all-format captain -- might not hold the post for a very long time. In this regard, there are few more debutant, or inexperieced, Indian captains in the ongoing 15th season of the cash-rich league, in India. Apart from Hardik, Mayank Agarwal and Ravindra Jadeja are also now to the job whereas the likes Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson still have a lot to prove as leaders. Thus, Hardik has joined the race and is showing good signs after GT's first two encounters.

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The second weekend of IPL 2022 edition saw three games being played. On Saturday (April 2), the 15th season saw its second doubleheader with Rajasthan Royals (RR)-Mumbai Indians (MI) clashing in the afternoon game, followed by Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the evening encounter. On Sunday (April 4), only a solitary game was held, which saw Punjab Kings (PBKS) further stretch defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s winless streak (3).&nbsp;

While RR beat MI in the Saturday afternoon's face-off, GT also remained unbeaten with a 14-run win in a hard-fought match held at the&nbsp;Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Being asked to bat first, GT were 44 for 2 before Shubman Gill's 84, skipper Hardik Pandya's 31 and valuable knocks from David Miller-Rahul Tewatia propelled GT to 171 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise were restricted for 157-9, courtesy Lockie Ferguson's 4 for 28 and contributions from Mohammed Shami, Hardik and Rashid Khan.

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After the game, head coach Ashish Nehra addressed the team&nbsp;and delivered a short and simple dressing room speech. The former Team India pacer's speech has gone viral and was shared by the Gujarat team's official Twitter handle. Here's the video:

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After back-to-back wins in their opening two games, Gujarat remain only one of the two unbeaten teams in the 15th season so far. They will now enjoy a five-day break before squaring off with the Punjab franchise on April 8 (Friday), at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

The second weekend of IPL 2022 edition saw three games being played. On Saturday (April 2), the 15th season saw its second doubleheader with Rajasthan Royals (RR)-Mumbai Indians (MI) clashing in the afternoon game, followed by Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the evening encounter.

The second weekend of IPL 2022 edition saw three games being played. On Saturday (April 2), the 15th season saw its second doubleheader with Rajasthan Royals (RR)-Mumbai Indians (MI) clashing in the afternoon game, followed by Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the evening encounter. On Sunday (April 4), only a solitary game was held, which saw Punjab Kings (PBKS) further stretch defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s winless streak (3). While RR beat MI in the Saturday afternoon's face-off, GT also remained unbeaten with a 14-run win in a hard-fought match held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Being asked to bat first, GT were 44 for 2 before Shubman Gill's 84, skipper Hardik Pandya's 31 and valuable knocks from David Miller-Rahul Tewatia propelled GT to 171 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise were restricted for 157-9, courtesy Lockie Ferguson's 4 for 28 and contributions from Mohammed Shami, Hardik and Rashid Khan. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja's reaction goes viral as CSK skipper finally wins the toss vs PBKS - WATCH After the game, head coach Ashish Nehra addressed the team and delivered a short and simple dressing room speech. The former Team India pacer's speech has gone viral and was shared by the Gujarat team's official Twitter handle. Here's the video: GT Awards🏆 returns in the 🆕 episode of #InTheLockerRoom ▶️ Big reveal: Coach Nehra’s ᴄʜɪʟʟ ᴘɪʟʟ 😏#SeasonOfFirsts #AavaDe #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/YIjygcRCAq — Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 3, 2022 × ALSO READ | IPL 2022: PBKS star Liam Livingstone goes big, hits a mammoth 108m-six during CSK face-off - Watch After back-to-back wins in their opening two games, Gujarat remain only one of the two unbeaten teams in the 15th season so far. They will now enjoy a five-day break before squaring off with the Punjab franchise on April 8 (Friday), at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

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New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson scalped four wickets for 28 runs in a stunning display of pace and accuracy after Shubman Gill's imperious 84 to help Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs and register their second consecutive win in their maiden IPL season here on Saturday.

Ferguson, who was bought for a whopping Rs 10 crore in the IPL auction, dismissed dangerous opener Prithvi Shaw (10), Mandeep Singh (18), captain Rishabh Pant (43 off 29 balls) and Axar Patel (8) to rock the DC's run chase of 172.

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami (2/30) chipped in with two late wickets to hand DC, who finished on 157 for nine, their first defeat in the tournament.

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Titans captain Hardik Pandya got his first wicket as he dismissed DC opener Tim Seifert (3) while Rashid Khan (1/30) also chipped in with the scalp of Shardul Thakur.

It was not the best of starts for DC as they lost opener Seifert in the second over. Ferguson then rocked DC's innings with two wickets in the fifth over -- Shaw and Mandeep -- as the Titans found themselves in the ascendency.

But DC captain Pant and Lalit Yadav (25), who had played a major role in DC's win in their previous match, revived the chase with a 61-run stand off 6.5 overs for the fourth wicket.

Lalit was run out in a dramatic fashion in the 12th over. Off a throw by Abhinav Manohar at the bowler's end, one bail had gone off early due to Vijay Shankar's foot being in contact with the stumps.

Shankar dislodged the other bail off as Lalit dived at full stretch. Pant had a discussion with the umpires, but Lalit had to trudge off. Once Pant was out after a belligerent innings, it was becoming increasingly difficult for DC to chase down the target.

They needed 46 runs from the final five overs with only four wickets remaining. Thakur was out in the 16th over and then Shami removed Rovman Powell (20) and Khaleel Ahmed (0) in a two-wicket burst in the 18th over to virtually end DC's hope.

Earlier, Gill struck an imperious 84 off just 46 balls -- his highest T20 score, to power the Titans to 171 for six after being asked to bat.

Gill, who struck six boundaries and four sixes during his stunning innings, and captain Pandya (31) revived the Titans innings with a 65-run partnership for the third wicket after they lost Matthew Wade (1) and Shankar (13) cheaply.

Wade was out in the third ball of the innings off Mustafizur Rahman (3/23) while Kuldeep Yadav (1/32) bamboozled Shankar, who went for a slog-sweep only to see his stumps cart-wheeling.

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Gill was in imperious form during his knock as he made amends of his cheap dismissal -- zero runs -- in the previous match.

He hoisted Axar Patel for a six early on and then smashed the same bowler for another maximum in the 16th over. His best shot was the straight six off Kuldeep in the 15th over.

He was finally out in the 18th over off Ahmed (2/34) with Patel taking an easy catch at deep mid-wicket. Gill and Hardik denied the DC bowlers any success for 7.5 overs, while adding 65 runs during that crucial period after the Titans were 44 for two in the seventh over.

Hardik took time to settle down but just when he was getting into his grooves, he got out, hitting straight to Powell at long-on off the bowling of Ahmed. The Titans captain struck four boundaries during his 27-ball knock.

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson scalped four wickets for 28 runs in a stunning display of pace and accuracy after Shubman Gill's imperious 84 to help Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs and register their second consecutive win in their maiden IPL season here on Saturday.

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson scalped four wickets for 28 runs in a stunning display of pace and accuracy after Shubman Gill's imperious 84 to help Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs and register their second consecutive win in their maiden IPL season here on Saturday. Ferguson, who was bought for a whopping Rs 10 crore in the IPL auction, dismissed dangerous opener Prithvi Shaw (10), Mandeep Singh (18), captain Rishabh Pant (43 off 29 balls) and Axar Patel (8) to rock the DC's run chase of 172. Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami (2/30) chipped in with two late wickets to hand DC, who finished on 157 for nine, their first defeat in the tournament. Also read | Latham breaks Tendulkar's 24-year-old record with ton against Netherlands Titans captain Hardik Pandya got his first wicket as he dismissed DC opener Tim Seifert (3) while Rashid Khan (1/30) also chipped in with the scalp of Shardul Thakur. It was not the best of starts for DC as they lost opener Seifert in the second over. Ferguson then rocked DC's innings with two wickets in the fifth over -- Shaw and Mandeep -- as the Titans found themselves in the ascendency. But DC captain Pant and Lalit Yadav (25), who had played a major role in DC's win in their previous match, revived the chase with a 61-run stand off 6.5 overs for the fourth wicket. Lalit was run out in a dramatic fashion in the 12th over. Off a throw by Abhinav Manohar at the bowler's end, one bail had gone off early due to Vijay Shankar's foot being in contact with the stumps. Shankar dislodged the other bail off as Lalit dived at full stretch. Pant had a discussion with the umpires, but Lalit had to trudge off. Once Pant was out after a belligerent innings, it was becoming increasingly difficult for DC to chase down the target. They needed 46 runs from the final five overs with only four wickets remaining. Thakur was out in the 16th over and then Shami removed Rovman Powell (20) and Khaleel Ahmed (0) in a two-wicket burst in the 18th over to virtually end DC's hope. Earlier, Gill struck an imperious 84 off just 46 balls -- his highest T20 score, to power the Titans to 171 for six after being asked to bat. Gill, who struck six boundaries and four sixes during his stunning innings, and captain Pandya (31) revived the Titans innings with a 65-run partnership for the third wicket after they lost Matthew Wade (1) and Shankar (13) cheaply. Wade was out in the third ball of the innings off Mustafizur Rahman (3/23) while Kuldeep Yadav (1/32) bamboozled Shankar, who went for a slog-sweep only to see his stumps cart-wheeling. Also read | Buttler slams 26 runs off Basil Thampi's over, hits a massive 101m six - WATCH Gill was in imperious form during his knock as he made amends of his cheap dismissal -- zero runs -- in the previous match. He hoisted Axar Patel for a six early on and then smashed the same bowler for another maximum in the 16th over. His best shot was the straight six off Kuldeep in the 15th over. He was finally out in the 18th over off Ahmed (2/34) with Patel taking an easy catch at deep mid-wicket. Gill and Hardik denied the DC bowlers any success for 7.5 overs, while adding 65 runs during that crucial period after the Titans were 44 for two in the seventh over. Hardik took time to settle down but just when he was getting into his grooves, he got out, hitting straight to Powell at long-on off the bowling of Ahmed. The Titans captain struck four boundaries during his 27-ball knock.

Shubman Gill, Lockie Ferguson shine as Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya has started life as the Gujarat Titans captain on a positive note as his side won both of their initial games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Hardik has shouldered the responsibility of batting at No.4 and he is also bowling his entire quota of four overs after recovering from injury.<o:p></o:p>

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was impressed by Hardik during Gujarat Titans’ win over Delhi Capitals and he lauded the all-rounder for his captaincy style on the field.

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"He is like a kid who has been made captain of a U-15 team. Boy! Isn't he doing it well, I was very, very impressed with his captaincy. He has got an aura and personality; he owns himself to leading other men. He looks calm, he always looks calculated," Swann told Star Sports.<o:p></o:p>

Pandya did not bowl for quite some time after getting injured but this season, he has returned to bowling around 135 km/h and that has added a new layer to the Gujarat Titans attack.

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Swann praised his bowling during the ongoing IPL season and said that it is one of the reasons behind his franchise’s good start in the competition.<o:p></o:p>

"His bowling itself is good. We are never allowed to ask about his bowling and he has put all the talks about his fitness to rest. He has worked hard on his fitness; he has gotten back to a 100 percent. He was bowling quick. He was very, very impressive. He is one of the main reasons why Gujarat have put 2 wins already," Swann added while speaking about Pandya’s bowling performance.<o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya has started life as the Gujarat Titans captain on a positive note as his side won both of their initial games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Hardik Pandya has started life as the Gujarat Titans captain on a positive note as his side won both of their initial games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Hardik has shouldered the responsibility of batting at No.4 and he is also bowling his entire quota of four overs after recovering from injury. Former England spinner Graeme Swann was impressed by Hardik during Gujarat Titans’ win over Delhi Capitals and he lauded the all-rounder for his captaincy style on the field. Also read | MS Dhoni sprints to run out Rajapaksa with a stunning effort - WATCH "He is like a kid who has been made captain of a U-15 team. Boy! Isn't he doing it well, I was very, very impressed with his captaincy. He has got an aura and personality; he owns himself to leading other men. He looks calm, he always looks calculated," Swann told Star Sports. Pandya did not bowl for quite some time after getting injured but this season, he has returned to bowling around 135 km/h and that has added a new layer to the Gujarat Titans attack. Also read | Dhoni completes 350 T20s, joins Rohit in elite list against Punjab Kings Swann praised his bowling during the ongoing IPL season and said that it is one of the reasons behind his franchise’s good start in the competition. "His bowling itself is good. We are never allowed to ask about his bowling and he has put all the talks about his fitness to rest. He has worked hard on his fitness; he has gotten back to a 100 percent. He was bowling quick. He was very, very impressive. He is one of the main reasons why Gujarat have put 2 wins already," Swann added while speaking about Pandya’s bowling performance.

IPL 2022: Former England cricketer praises Hardik Pandya's captaincy style for Gujarat Titans

Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer said that Shubman Gill can become a regular in all three formats after he scored 84 off just 46 deliveries to guide Gujarat Lions to a comprehensive victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. <o:p></o:p>

“He played him really well. Anything that was pitched up, he went straight and chose the right option. Very happy to see him do well, I think he has got it in him to play all three formats,” said Jaffer on ESPNCricinfo.

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The youngster looked completely at ease against the Delhi Capitals bowling attack and he even neutralized the threat of Kuldeep Yadav who took three wickets in the previous match.<o:p></o:p>

Jaffer said that Gill needs to improve his power game and a good IPL season can bring him back into contention for wicket ball cricket.

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"He just needs to develop his power game a little bit. I think this IPL has a lot more importance for him because he is not currently in the radar for white ball cricket. 500-600 runs in this IPL will bring him into contention.<o:p></o:p>

“He played according to the wicket. Once it settled down a little bit, it started coming on to his bat nicely. I think he likes pace on the ball. There wasn't much spin, he was hitting it through the line and he is a class batter anyway. He is not somebody who is scared of hitting the ball in the air. We have seen that in Test cricket as well, he has taken on the bowlers. It is just about the power game in the death overs which he needs to develop. He is a very fine player,” said Jaffer.<o:p></o:p>

Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer said that Shubman Gill can become a regular in all three formats after he scored 84 off just 46 deliveries to guide Gujarat Lions to a comprehensive victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer said that Shubman Gill can become a regular in all three formats after he scored 84 off just 46 deliveries to guide Gujarat Lions to a comprehensive victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday. “He played him really well. Anything that was pitched up, he went straight and chose the right option. Very happy to see him do well, I think he has got it in him to play all three formats,” said Jaffer on ESPNCricinfo. Also read | 'He is not finished': Md Kaif makes big prediction about MS Dhoni's IPL future The youngster looked completely at ease against the Delhi Capitals bowling attack and he even neutralized the threat of Kuldeep Yadav who took three wickets in the previous match. Jaffer said that Gill needs to improve his power game and a good IPL season can bring him back into contention for wicket ball cricket. Also read | Healy's stunning knock helps Australia beat New Zealand to lift 7th WC trophy "He just needs to develop his power game a little bit. I think this IPL has a lot more importance for him because he is not currently in the radar for white ball cricket. 500-600 runs in this IPL will bring him into contention. “He played according to the wicket. Once it settled down a little bit, it started coming on to his bat nicely. I think he likes pace on the ball. There wasn't much spin, he was hitting it through the line and he is a class batter anyway. He is not somebody who is scared of hitting the ball in the air. We have seen that in Test cricket as well, he has taken on the bowlers. It is just about the power game in the death overs which he needs to develop. He is a very fine player,” said Jaffer.

IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer backs Gujarat Titans youngster as potential all-format player for India

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans remain unbeaten with win over Delhi Capitals

Hardik Pandya made his long-awaited return to bowling after recovering from an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.<o:p></o:p>

Hardik was unable to take a wicket in the four overs and he ended up conceding 37 runs at an economy rate of 9.25. However, his return earned him a lot of praise from former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan who described it as a good sign for him and the national team.

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“The way Hardik Pandya has made his comeback, is commendable. In a player’s return from injury, his family, especially, his wife has to play the most important role and we could see the happiness on his wife’s face when he was bowling. His elder brother Krunal has also played a major role in Hardik’s recovery and gave him all the confidence he needed. Hardik is looking fit and he’s also generating decent pace with the ball, these are good signs for Gujarat Titans,” Raina said during an episode of the show ‘Cricket Live’ on Star Sports according to a report on IANS. <o:p></o:p>

According to the report, Pathan also praised Pandya for his captaincy as well and said that his bowling return will make things more interesting for him and also his franchise.

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“The best thing about Hardik is that he’s once again started bowling. You can see that he’s not trying to bend a lot while releasing the ball, which means he’s not putting a lot of strain on his back.<o:p></o:p>

“There might be a slight dip in his pace due to this but bowling two-three good overs at the start will give him the confidence to do well. If Hardik Pandya the batter and Pandya the bowler does well, then Pandya the captain will eventually do well. He’s looking to leave the disappointments of the previous season behind and make a fresh start,” Pathan was quoted as saying in the report.<o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya made his long-awaited return to bowling after recovering from an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.

Hardik Pandya made his long-awaited return to bowling after recovering from an injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Hardik was unable to take a wicket in the four overs and he ended up conceding 37 runs at an economy rate of 9.25. However, his return earned him a lot of praise from former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan who described it as a good sign for him and the national team. Also read | Buttler hits first ton of IPL 2022 for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians “The way Hardik Pandya has made his comeback, is commendable. In a player’s return from injury, his family, especially, his wife has to play the most important role and we could see the happiness on his wife’s face when he was bowling. His elder brother Krunal has also played a major role in Hardik’s recovery and gave him all the confidence he needed. Hardik is looking fit and he’s also generating decent pace with the ball, these are good signs for Gujarat Titans,” Raina said during an episode of the show ‘Cricket Live’ on Star Sports according to a report on IANS. According to the report, Pathan also praised Pandya for his captaincy as well and said that his bowling return will make things more interesting for him and also his franchise. Also read | Wanted to win it for Sachin: Yuvraj recalls India's 2011 World Cup triumph “The best thing about Hardik is that he’s once again started bowling. You can see that he’s not trying to bend a lot while releasing the ball, which means he’s not putting a lot of strain on his back. “There might be a slight dip in his pace due to this but bowling two-three good overs at the start will give him the confidence to do well. If Hardik Pandya the batter and Pandya the bowler does well, then Pandya the captain will eventually do well. He’s looking to leave the disappointments of the previous season behind and make a fresh start,” Pathan was quoted as saying in the report.

'Good signs for Gujarat Titans': Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan hail Hardik Pandya's bowling comeback

The debutants Gujarat Titans started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign on a positive note as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their opening encounter. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers while Rahul Tewatia and David Miller made the run chase look easy for their side.<o:p></o:p>

Shami was at his best as he claimed the wickets of KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock and Manish Pandey to put the opponents on the back foot. However, Lucknow Super Giants fought back with the duo of Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni scoring half centuries to take them to a competitive total.

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In reply, Matthew Wade and Hardik Pandya failed to capitalise on good starts and it fell on David Miller and Rahul Tewatia to guide them to their first IPL win with a late onslaught.<o:p></o:p>

Shubman Gill will be looking to score big after disappointing in the first game as he is expected to open the batting on Saturday with Matthew Wade. Vijay Shankar and Hardik Pandya will retain their positions with David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar making up their middle order.

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In the bowling department, the onus will once again fall on Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan to provide quick wickets and they will be receiving help from Lockie Ferguson and Varun Aaron. While Aaron took two wickets against Lucknow, Ferguson will be looking for his first wicket this season.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Varun Aaron, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami<o:p></o:p>

The debutants Gujarat Titans started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign on a positive note as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their opening encounter.

The debutants Gujarat Titans started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign on a positive note as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their opening encounter. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers while Rahul Tewatia and David Miller made the run chase look easy for their side. Shami was at his best as he claimed the wickets of KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock and Manish Pandey to put the opponents on the back foot. However, Lucknow Super Giants fought back with the duo of Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni scoring half centuries to take them to a competitive total. Also read | Buttler hits first ton of IPL 2022 for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians In reply, Matthew Wade and Hardik Pandya failed to capitalise on good starts and it fell on David Miller and Rahul Tewatia to guide them to their first IPL win with a late onslaught. Shubman Gill will be looking to score big after disappointing in the first game as he is expected to open the batting on Saturday with Matthew Wade. Vijay Shankar and Hardik Pandya will retain their positions with David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Abhinav Manohar making up their middle order. Also read | Umesh Yadav breaks two IPL records with four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings In the bowling department, the onus will once again fall on Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan to provide quick wickets and they will be receiving help from Lockie Ferguson and Varun Aaron. While Aaron took two wickets against Lucknow, Ferguson will be looking for his first wicket this season. Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Varun Aaron, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami

IPL 2022: Will Hardik Pandya make changes? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be looking to continue their winning run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns against each other at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Saturday (April 2nd). Both teams won their respective opening matches of the season.

While Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets after successfully chasing down the target of 178 runs with ten balls to spare, Gujarat Titans rode on Rahul Tewatia's heroics to chase down the target of 159 runs against Lucknow Super Giants and register their first win of the season.

Delhi's batting line-up struggled against the Mumbai Indians despite the MI bowlers having an off day. The likes of Rishabh Pant and Tim Seifert will have to step up against Gujarat Titans, who have a brilliant bowling attack consisting of the likes of in-form Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan among others.

Delhi Capitals' bowlers will also fancy their chances against the Gujarat Titans, who have a pretty thin batting line-up with a top-order that is yet to fire. The likes of Shubman Gill and Matthew Wade will have to produce an improved show with the willow against DC bowlers on Saturday.

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Kuldeep Yadav was the hero with the ball for DC in their last outing against Mumbai Indians. The leg-spinner picked up a three-wicket haul while conceding only 18 runs off his four overs. Khaleel Ahmed was also effective with 2/27 off his four overs and will look to continue his fine form against Gujarat on Saturday.

For Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan's performance will hold the key against the likes of Pant, Shaw and Siefert. Rashid managed only one wicket against Lucknow but was economical as he conceded only 27 runs off his four overs. The ace spinner will be looking to be among the wickets against DC this time around.

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Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022 prediction:

Delhi Capitals will be riding high on confidence after defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their first game. Their bowling attack spearheaded by Mohammed Shami has been breathing fire and the Hardik Pandy-led side is likely to edge out DC in tonight's encounter.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be looking to continue their winning run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns against each other at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Saturday (April 2nd).

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be looking to continue their winning run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns against each other at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Saturday (April 2nd). Both teams won their respective opening matches of the season. While Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets after successfully chasing down the target of 178 runs with ten balls to spare, Gujarat Titans rode on Rahul Tewatia's heroics to chase down the target of 159 runs against Lucknow Super Giants and register their first win of the season. Delhi's batting line-up struggled against the Mumbai Indians despite the MI bowlers having an off day. The likes of Rishabh Pant and Tim Seifert will have to step up against Gujarat Titans, who have a brilliant bowling attack consisting of the likes of in-form Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan among others. Delhi Capitals' bowlers will also fancy their chances against the Gujarat Titans, who have a pretty thin batting line-up with a top-order that is yet to fire. The likes of Shubman Gill and Matthew Wade will have to produce an improved show with the willow against DC bowlers on Saturday. Also Read: IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads Kuldeep Yadav was the hero with the ball for DC in their last outing against Mumbai Indians. The leg-spinner picked up a three-wicket haul while conceding only 18 runs off his four overs. Khaleel Ahmed was also effective with 2/27 off his four overs and will look to continue his fine form against Gujarat on Saturday. For Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan's performance will hold the key against the likes of Pant, Shaw and Siefert. Rashid managed only one wicket against Lucknow but was economical as he conceded only 27 runs off his four overs. The ace spinner will be looking to be among the wickets against DC this time around. Also Read: IPL 2022: Return of Lungi Ngidi? Delhi Capitals predicted XI against Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022 prediction: Delhi Capitals will be riding high on confidence after defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their first game. Their bowling attack spearheaded by Mohammed Shami has been breathing fire and the Hardik Pandy-led side is likely to edge out DC in tonight's encounter.

GT vs DC, IPL 2022 prediction: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals match today?

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Lions will both look to continue their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they face each other in Pune on Saturday. Both teams we able to complete brilliant run chases in their respective season openers to clinch hard-fought victories.<o:p></o:p>

The Delhi Capitals bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Ishan Kishan but three wickets from Kuldeep Yadav and a late onslaught from Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel meant that they handed Mumbai Indians their tenth consecutive defeat in the first game of an IPL tournament.

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On the other hand, Gujarat Titans found the going tough against Lucknow Super Giants but Rahul Tewatia and David Miller were able to clinch the game with just two balls to spare. <o:p></o:p>

Here is all you need to know about the GT vs DC clash in IPL 2022:<o:p></o:p>

Head-to-head <o:p></o:p>

This is the first that Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans will be facing each other as the Hardik Pandya-led team made their debut in this year’s Indian Premier League. <o:p></o:p>

Stats <o:p></o:p>

The battle between Rishabh Pant and Rashid Khan will be an interesting one for all cricket fans and till now, Rashid has dominated the show. The spinner from Afghanistan has conceded just 78 runs in 71 deliveries against the left-hander and he has dismissed Pant twice in the IPL. <o:p></o:p>

Trivia <o:p></o:p>

India pacer Mohammed Shami took three wickets in the first game for Gujarat Lions and he has been lethal in powerplay overs in the recent years. Shami has a strike rate of 31.1 in the first six overs and since 2019, he has the third best strike rate overall among bowlers with 50+ wickets in IPL.

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Squads<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade(w), Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar Sadarangani, 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<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Tim Seifert, Mandeep Singh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Srikar Bharat, Sarfaraz Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Ashwin Hebbar, Praveen Dubey, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Lions will both look to continue their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they face each other in Pune on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Lions will both look to continue their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they face each other in Pune on Saturday. Both teams we able to complete brilliant run chases in their respective season openers to clinch hard-fought victories. The Delhi Capitals bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Ishan Kishan but three wickets from Kuldeep Yadav and a late onslaught from Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel meant that they handed Mumbai Indians their tenth consecutive defeat in the first game of an IPL tournament. Also read | Return of Lungi Ngidi? Delhi Capitals predicted XI against Gujarat Titans On the other hand, Gujarat Titans found the going tough against Lucknow Super Giants but Rahul Tewatia and David Miller were able to clinch the game with just two balls to spare. Here is all you need to know about the GT vs DC clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head This is the first that Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans will be facing each other as the Hardik Pandya-led team made their debut in this year’s Indian Premier League. Stats The battle between Rishabh Pant and Rashid Khan will be an interesting one for all cricket fans and till now, Rashid has dominated the show. The spinner from Afghanistan has conceded just 78 runs in 71 deliveries against the left-hander and he has dismissed Pant twice in the IPL. Trivia India pacer Mohammed Shami took three wickets in the first game for Gujarat Lions and he has been lethal in powerplay overs in the recent years. Shami has a strike rate of 31.1 in the first six overs and since 2019, he has the third best strike rate overall among bowlers with 50+ wickets in IPL. Also read | WATCH: Commentators in splits as Babar Azam celebrates century while still on 99 Squads Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade(w), Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar Sadarangani, 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 Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Tim Seifert, Mandeep Singh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Srikar Bharat, Sarfaraz Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Ashwin Hebbar, Praveen Dubey, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal

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