Regardless of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler’s fifties powering GT to 209, Vaibhav’s blistering 101 off 38 balls stole the highlight at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Vaibhav Survanshi lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with an explosive innings, smashing the second-quickest century in IPL historical past. Survanshi reached his 100 in simply 35 deliveries, hammering 7 fours and 11 towering sixes, earlier than being dismissed for 101.
Earlier within the day, half-centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler powered Gujarat Titans (GT) to a commanding 209/4 in opposition to Rajasthan Royals (RR).
After being put to bat first by RR, GT openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan supplied a robust basis with a 93-run stand. Enjoying danger-free cricket in the course of the powerplay, the duo introduced up GT’s 50 in simply 5.4 overs and completed the six-over mark at 53/0.
Gill introduced up his fourth fifty of the season in 29 balls, that includes 4 boundaries and a six. On the midway stage, GT have been effectively-positioned at 92/0. Nevertheless, Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for 39 (30 balls) quickly after, caught brilliantly by Riyan Parag off Maheesh Theekshana’s bowling.
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Gill continued to speed up, forming an important 74-run partnership with Jos Buttler. Gill’s advantageous knock of 84 off 50 balls, together with 5 fours and 4 sixes, ended when Parag grabbed one other catch at lengthy-off.
Buttler then unleashed his fury, smashing 24 runs off Wanindu Hasaranga in a single over. He accomplished his quickfire half-century off simply 26 balls, that includes three fours and 4 sixes. Contributions from Washington Sundar (13 off 8 balls) and Rahul Tewatia (9 off 2 balls) pushed GT previous the 200-run mark, ending their innings at 209/4.
Theekshana (2/35) was the standout bowler for RR, whereas Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma picked up a wicket every.
Survanshi’s sensational ton — the second-quickest in IPL historical past — overshadowed the sooner innings and showcased Gujarat’s batting depth and aggression as they appear to consolidate their spot within the playoff race.
