Gujarat Titans (GT) lower middle-order batter Rahul Tewatia‘s stumps were shattered by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana. Rahul Tewatia recently developed a reputation for being a dangerous finisher for the side.
After being asked to bat first by Gujarat Titans (GT), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted a challenging total of 172-7. The dynamic duo of Ruturaj Gaikwad & Devon Conway dictated the terms as the duo was involved in a huge partnership of 87 runs in 10.3 overs as the wicket was quite uneven & sluggish.
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GT had a shaky start to their run chase as they lost 2 wickets in the first 6 overs and managed to score 41 runs. CSK’s bowlers bowled impeccable lines & lengths as the experienced pacer Deepak Chahar got 2 key wickets of Shubman Gill & Wriddhiman Saha which changed the complexion of the match.
Shubman Gill was looking in fine touch but the required run rate’s pressure got to him as he was dismissed in the 14th over and all of a sudden GT were reduced to 88-5 in 13.1 overs. David Miller was undone by the sheer brilliance of Ravindra Jadeja which was a key moment of the match.
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Maheesh Theekshana bamboozles Rahul Tewatia
At the end of 14 overs, GT’s score was 95-5. Maheesh Theekshana was bowling the 15th over, on the 3rd delivery Theekshana bowled a carrom ball on the good length to Rahul Tewatia, and his stumps were destroyed. Rahul Tewatia was dismissed on 3 runs in 5 balls.
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GT’s score at 14.3 overs was 98-6. Vijay Shankar needs to play a match-winning knock for the team as the side doesn’t have too much firepower present after him except Rashid Khan. GT have shown in the past that they can chase improbable targets but this won’t be easy against CSK.
