In a carefully contested match on the Punjab Cricket Affiliation IS Bindra Stadium, the Gujarat Titans (GT) emerged victorious over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets.

After profitable the toss, the Titans elected to bowl first, and the Kings struggled to construct momentum, solely managing to put up a complete of 153/8 of their allotted 20 overs. Matthew Quick top-scored for the Kings with 36 runs off 24 deliveries, whereas Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan contributed 25 and 22 runs respectively.

In response, the Titans received off to a strong begin with Wriddhiman Saha scoring 30 runs off 19 balls. Nevertheless, it was Shubman Gill‘s spectacular knock of 67 runs off 49 deliveries that proved to be the difference-maker, guiding the Titans to victory with 5 balls to spare. The Kings bowlers struggled to include the Titans’ batting, with Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, and Arshdeep Singh all taking one wicket every.

“I’ve had fun at this venue. I considered sticking to my variations, had a chat with Hardik within the center overs, fortunately it paid off. It is advisable to practice laborious, give your 100%. Must bowl in keeping with the state of affairs, and persist with the fundamentals. I used to be given a task to bowl after 10 overs. Credit score goes to the coach who has outlined everybody’s position within the staff,” stated Mohit after the sport.

Right here is how Twitter reacted:

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Kuch rishta hai humara aisi run-chases se! 🙌

All the way down to the wire, and we get residence with 1️⃣ ball to spare! ⚡🔥#PBKSvGT #AavaDe #TATAIPL 2023 pic.twitter.com/6r2zIIbb4A

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 13, 2023

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Any person crown Tewatia because the GOD OF CLUTCH MOMENTS.👑👑🤯 He’s tailored for shut finishes. #PBKSvsGT #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/EvqDWZska3

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) April 13, 2023

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Very blissful for Mohit Sharma. One other story of persistence.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 13, 2023

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Mohit Sharma’s final Participant of the Match award got here at PCA Stadium, Mohali in 2017. That point he performed for Punjab. This time he gained the Participant of the Match in opposition to Punjab on his debut for @gujarat_titans. Purple Cap winner of IPL 2014

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 13, 2023

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A tricky one to take! 😞#PBKSvGT #JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/nv0CFyF0Hw

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 13, 2023

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It’s that man @rahultewatia02 once more on the end!! Glorious from @ShubmanGill and what a comeback it has been for Mohit Sharma!! 👏🏾 Properly fought @PunjabKingsIPL! #PBKSvsGT

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 13, 2023

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Gujarat Titans defeat Punjab Kings by six wickets and a ball to spare. #cricket #PBKSvsGT #ipl2023 | https://t.co/EUTEFE4H6Y #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/oFnfEp27hD

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 13, 2023

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Shami gained POTM
Ferguson gained POTM
Gill gained POTM
Hardik gained POTM
Miller gained POTM
Rashid gained POTM
Tewatia gained POTM
Gill gained POTM
Saha gained POTM
Miller gained POTM
Hardik gained POTM
Rashid gained POTM
Sai Sudharsan gained POTM
Mohit Sharma gained POTM

10 totally different POTM award for Gujarat from 2022.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 13, 2023

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A comeback to recollect for Mohit Sharma.

2/18 in 4 overs – received an opportunity for the primary time in 3 seasons and gained his Participant Of The Match award in 6 years. pic.twitter.com/FrsEuMh5FC

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 13, 2023

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•Ajinkya Rahane scored 61(27) in his comeback & first match of IPL 2023.

•Mohit Sharma’s spell (4-0-18-2) in his comeback & first match of IPL 2023.

So blissful for them, Each did brilliantly properly in his comeback match. Excellent, Ajinkya & Mohit. pic.twitter.com/a5Z9WaEdcm

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 13, 2023

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Cherished what Mohit Sharma stated within the mid-match interview! He was requested if he was sad to be introduced in as a web bowler initially regardless of being so skilled, he stated:
“Being a web bowler is not any disgrace! I believed as a substitute of being at residence why not be a part of #GT as a web bowler,”#PBKSvGT

— Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) April 13, 2023