NEW DELHI: Mohit Sharma played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans’ victory over the Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifier 2, which secured their place in the final for the second consecutive year. The veteran seamer’s strategy of not experimenting too much against the aggressive Suryakumar Yadav paid off, and he delivered a game-changing performance to help his team emerge victorious.
Sharma, who revitalized his career with the Gujarat Titans after being sidelined due to a back injury, continued his impressive comeback by producing a remarkable bowling display. He claimed remarkable figures of 5/10 from just 2.2 overs, effectively demolishing the formidable batting line-up of Mumbai Indians.
Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians to reach IPL final
Sharma’s exceptional performance played a significant role in Gujarat Titans’ victory, as he took crucial wickets and created a turning point in the match. His contributions were instrumental in the team’s success, allowing them to secure their spot in the IPL final.
Sharma’s journey, from overcoming injury setbacks to delivering match-winning performances, exemplifies his determination and skill as a seasoned campaigner. His efforts have been vital to the Gujarat Titans’ progress in the tournament and have significantly contributed to their quest for the IPL title.
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IPL 2023: Shubman Gill ton helps Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians to reach final
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<p>Red-hot Shubman Gill smashed his third century of the IPL season to help defending champions Gujarat Titans hammer Mumbai Indians by 62 runs on Friday and set up a final against Chennai Super Kings. </p>
<p>Gill’s 126 off 60 balls powered Gujarat to 233/3, a total they defended by bowling out five-time winners Mumbai for 171 in 18.2 overs in Qualifier 2 which started late due to rain in Ahmedabad. </p>
<p>Gill hit 10 sixes in his knock and put on a second-wicket stand of 138 with Sai Sudharsan (43), to tear into the MI attack. </p>
<p>Gill became the leading batsman this season with 851 runs, surpassing RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (730), before he reached his IPL best and the top score of this season. </p>
<p>Opener Gill made the most of a reprieve on 30 when Tim David dropped him off Chris Jordan. </p>
<p>The 23-year-old Gill brought up his fifty in 32 balls and then exploded to smash sixes and reach his hundred in 49 balls. </p>
<p>Gill finally fell to Akash Madhwal and Sudharsan retired out before skipper Hardik Pandya (28*), and Rashid Khan finished the innings with 19 runs in the final over. </p>
<p>Mumbai’s worries increased when Ishan Kishan was injured by team-mate Jordan’s elbow and was later replaced by concussion substitute Vishnu Vinod. </p>
<p>Mohit Sharma took five wickets for Gujarat after a valiant 61 by Suryakumar Yadav. </p>
<p>Tilak Varma struck 43 off 14 balls as he smashed Mohammed Shami for four fours and a six in an over but was soon bowled by Rashid. </p>
<p>Suryakumar put on a key 51-run stand with Cameron Green, who hit 30 in a stop-start innings after being hit on the elbow by Pandya. </p>
<p>Suryakumar made his fifty in 33 balls but was bowled by Mohit, who struck twice in one over to derail the innings. </p>
<p>Rashid trapped Tim David lbw for two and hopes ended for Mumbai, who last won the trophy in 2020. </p>
<p>The final will be played on Sunday at the same venue between four-time champions Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Gujarat Titans. </p>
“I was lucky to have taken a quick five-for. Ball was skidding well even in the chase, looked like game will slip when SKY and Tilak got going,” Mohit said at the presentation ceremony.
After Tilak Varma (43; 14 balls) and Cameron Green (30; 20 balls) gave MI a flying start, Suryakumar went all guns blazing in a 38-ball 61 as they looked on course in their stiff 234-run chase.
However, Suryakumar’s dismissal triggered a collapse and from 155/4 in 14.2 overs, MI folded for 171 in 18.2 overs.
The 2014 Purple Cap winner with Chennai Super Kings revealed it was about sticking to the basics when Suryakumar was on a roll.
Suryakumar just hit a six and he was trying to follow it up with another as Mohit came up with a full-length ball that outfoxed the batter.
Suryakumar missed the ball completely on the leg side and it crashed onto his leg-stump after taking a deflection off his pads.
“I thought I wouldn’t experiment when SKY’s batting as that’s what we studied ahead of the game. We were okay being hit for six sixes off length balls as that’s more difficult,” said the seamer, who has played 26 ODIs and 8 T20Is, including two World Cups.
It has been a dream journey for Mohit who had to restart his career at GT after being out of IPL contract for two seasons in 2021 and 2022.
Having missed the first three matches this season, Mohit has jumped to third spot in the leading wicket takers’ tally with 24 dismissals from 13 matches, at an astonishing average of 13.54.
“Match wasn’t over after SKY was out but there was relief and we were at comfort. The game wasn’t over till the last ball, we’ve learned in the past that it’s not over till then,” added Mohit, who last played for India eight years ago.
(With PTI inputs)
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