AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill did not forget to mention that they were 15 runs short while batting as the net run-rate did not see any major jump despite their 35-run win over Chennai Super Kings in an IP match here on Friday. Went. ,
Gill, who scored 104 off 55 balls, stitched a 210-run partnership with fellow centurion B Sai Sudarshan (103 off 51 balls) to take Gujarat's total to 231, which could have easily breached the 260-run mark.
In the end, CSK scored 196 runs and Gujarat's NRR improved to -1.063. They have 1 point in 12 games and are likely to reach a maximum of 14, which may not be enough for play-off qualification.
“To be honest, at one time the target was 250 runs and we fell short.He bowled well in the last two-three overs. I thought we were 10-15 runs short, not in terms of the match but in terms of net run rate,” Gill said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
He left the field early during CSK's chase as Rahul Tewatia led the team but he assured everyone that it was just cramps.
“It's just a cramp, nothing more.,
Talking about his 210-run opening partnership with Sudarshan, Gill said he liked the freedom with which he executed his shots. Gill hit six sixes while Sudarshan has another six to his name.
"Loved the free-spiritedness of it (partnering with Sudarshan), we didn't have any target in mind, we made the most of every over and opportunity that came our way. There's a good camaraderie between us, we both work together, we love each other. Understand well." In terms of numbers, it's definitely (our best opening partnerships).,
On flat decks, Mohit Sharma's 3 for 31 was a brilliant effort and Gill noted the veteran's performance.
"Mohit bhai has done it for us over the last few years and has been very good for us. He was a revelation for us, one or two bad games happen."
Gill's opposite number Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that the road to the play-offs is getting tougher.
“The fielding let us down a bit, we gave away 10-15 runs.Execution-wise we were good but they played really well. The two batsmen were exceptional and it was difficult to control runs around the park. Our next game is a one-day game in Chenna (day after tomorrow), it is going to be a tough one against a tough team (Rajasthan Royals),” Gaikwad said.
Gill, who scored 104 off 55 balls, stitched a 210-run partnership with fellow centurion B Sai Sudarshan (103 off 51 balls) to take Gujarat's total to 231, which could have easily breached the 260-run mark.
In the end, CSK scored 196 runs and Gujarat's NRR improved to -1.063. They have 1 point in 12 games and are likely to reach a maximum of 14, which may not be enough for play-off qualification.
“To be honest, at one time the target was 250 runs and we fell short.He bowled well in the last two-three overs. I thought we were 10-15 runs short, not in terms of the match but in terms of net run rate,” Gill said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
He left the field early during CSK's chase as Rahul Tewatia led the team but he assured everyone that it was just cramps.
“It's just a cramp, nothing more.,
Talking about his 210-run opening partnership with Sudarshan, Gill said he liked the freedom with which he executed his shots. Gill hit six sixes while Sudarshan has another six to his name.
"Loved the free-spiritedness of it (partnering with Sudarshan), we didn't have any target in mind, we made the most of every over and opportunity that came our way. There's a good camaraderie between us, we both work together, we love each other. Understand well." In terms of numbers, it's definitely (our best opening partnerships).,
On flat decks, Mohit Sharma's 3 for 31 was a brilliant effort and Gill noted the veteran's performance.
"Mohit bhai has done it for us over the last few years and has been very good for us. He was a revelation for us, one or two bad games happen."
Gill's opposite number Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that the road to the play-offs is getting tougher.
“The fielding let us down a bit, we gave away 10-15 runs.Execution-wise we were good but they played really well. The two batsmen were exceptional and it was difficult to control runs around the park. Our next game is a one-day game in Chenna (day after tomorrow), it is going to be a tough one against a tough team (Rajasthan Royals),” Gaikwad said.
