In a intently contested match between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Delhi Capitals (DC), the Capitals emerged victorious by 5 runs. The match, which happened on the Narendra Modi Stadium, was the forty fourth match of the Indian Premier League 2023.
After profitable the toss, the Delhi Capitals elected to bat first. Nonetheless, they bought off to a disastrous begin, shedding each their openers for simply two runs. The center order did not get going, however Axar Patel and Aman Hakim Khan steadied the ship with a 58-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Aman performed a superb knock of 51 runs off 44 balls, which helped Delhi Capitals attain a complete of 130/8 of their 20 overs.
The Gujarat Titans began their innings poorly, shedding their opener Wriddhiman Saha for a duck. Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar additionally did not make an affect, leaving the Titans struggling at 27/3. Nonetheless, Hardik Pandya performed a superb innings of 59 runs off 53 balls, which gave the Titans hope of victory. However with the required run fee growing, the Titans misplaced wickets at common intervals and fell wanting the goal by simply 5 runs. Abhinav Manohar top-scored for the Titans with 26 runs off 33 balls.
For Delhi Capitals, Khaleel Ahmed and Ishant Sharma picked up two wickets every, whereas Anrich Nortje and Kuldeep Yadav picked up one wicket every. Axar bowled a good spell, conceding simply 24 runs in his 4 overs. Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler for Gujarat, selecting up 4 wickets for simply 11 runs in his 4 overs. Mohit Sharma additionally bagged two wickets, whereas Rashid Khan picked up one wicket.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
Jaadu ki jhappi on behalf of all of us from Davey to Ishu Bhai 🤗🤩@davidwarner31 @ImIshant pic.twitter.com/xPh2yKRR00
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) Could 2, 2023
The @DelhiCapitals efficiently defend the goal 🙌🏻
Take a bow @ImIshant 🫡🫡
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/VQGP7wSZAj #TATAIPL | #GTvDC
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) Could 2, 2023
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) Could 2, 2023
What a win @DelhiCapitals!! @ImIshant utilizing all his expertise to carry his nerve within the final over!! Nice bowling from @imkuldeep18 & @imK_Ahmed13! Prime knock from the younger Aman Khan & @ripalpatel28 as properly!! Onerous luck for @hardikpandya7 & @gujarat_titans tonight! #GTvDC
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) Could 2, 2023
So good to see Ishant Sharma closing out that recreation with excellence. He’s been bowling superbly this season. Properly deserved.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) Could 2, 2023
Expertise is earned and the wisest amongst them are those that wait for his or her alternative and show their value. Ishant paaji, take a bow. 🙏🏻🙌👏 #DelhiCapitals #GTvsDC #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/U8s0d126ZF
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) Could 2, 2023
“Ek aur (remaining) over karega?”
“Haan karunga!” pic.twitter.com/mEkOMusB1T
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) Could 2, 2023
Gambhir, Virat, Ishan. Delhi boys of all generations on fireplace.
— cricBC (@cricBC) Could 2, 2023
What a comeback story for Ishant Sharma.
Out of the Indian group, work onerous in his health by way of domestics, coming again to IPL, did not begin the season & then defended 12 runs in opposition to Gujarat.
Ishant Sharma deserves every little thing. pic.twitter.com/mJyELHQwpC
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) Could 2, 2023
Delhi really defended their low rating and win by 5 runs!
Their bowling assault actually got here by way of #IPL2023
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) Could 2, 2023
Ishant Sharma wins it for Delhi Capitals: https://t.co/6ijqawctZx#cricket #GTvDC #ipl2023 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/7bMpbALbxF
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/kaustats/standing/1653454876263972865
IPL 2023:
Sunday – each the groups chased down 200+ totals.
Monday – RCB defended 126 in Lucknow.
Tuesday – Delhi Capitals Defended 130 in Ahmedabad.
– An ideal script! The blockbuster league. pic.twitter.com/LUbjWAlb6s
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) Could 2, 2023
Most 6s by a batter in final 2 overs in IPL since 2020:
27 – Jadeja (151 balls)
21 – TEWATIA (116)
21 – Hetmyer (133)
19 – Dhoni (107)
17 – Pollard (105)#GTvsDC pic.twitter.com/dj1bE3ZrwV— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) Could 2, 2023
Ishant Sharma deserves each little bit of appreciation tonight.
The one the 2nd bowler in historical past after Daniel Sams to defend a complete in opposition to GT within the final over. pic.twitter.com/cf77LEHC9m
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) Could 2, 2023
Oh man it is unbelievable it is incridible.
Ishant Sharma is the hero tonight and proving that age is only a quantity. pic.twitter.com/gpsJHwpFGB
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) Could 2, 2023