The Gujarat Titans became the first team to defeat the Rajasthan Royals in this year’s IPL. The Gujarat Titans successfully chased down the target of 197, winning the encounter by three wickets.
Speaking about the team’s victory Titans skipper Gill said that he would have loved to finish the game on his own but praised Rahul Tewatiya and Rashid Khan for their composure under pressure.
However, after the match, the ace commentator Harsha Bhogle congratulated Shubman Gill for their victory, but he asked: Did GT leave it too late for the job to be done?
To which Gill replied that he doesn’t think the same way.
Harsha Bhogle said, “Well done; you got 2 points tonight. I must admit some of us thought you left it too late, but well done today.”
To which Gill replied, “Thank you. When we are playing, don’t think like that.”
Gill further added that “we were targeting 45 in three overs, and that is very much gettable, and that was the mindset. Mathematically, it is like both batters need to score 9-ball 22 runs or so, and if one of the batters goes berserk, it will get over two-three balls prior.”
Talking about his own way of getting out and Rashid and Rahul Tewatiya getting the job done, Gill said, “I would have loved to finish the game, but I am very happy with the way Rashid bhai and Rahul bhai finished the game. Last game also, we dominated more than 50 percent, but our bad phases were very bad. Winning the game off the last ball is a wonderful feeling. He (Rashid) is such a fantastic player, someone you always want on your team.”
