IPL 2022: CSK vs GT Review – David Miller blasts Chennai away
Gujarat Titans pulled off a nail-biting thriller against the Chennai Super Kings and maintained their top position in the points table with five wins in six games now. Chasing 170, Gujarat lost four early wickets and were reeling at 48 for 4 at one stage. However, it was the David ‘Killer’ Miller show in the ground as the South African smashed an unbeaten 94 to take his home alongside a handy contribution from the stand-in skipper Rashid Khan as well.
Earlier, Gujarat won the toss and chose to bowl without the services of regular captain Hardik Pandya for the game. Robin Uthappa and Moeen Ali were dismissed early but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu formed a partnership of 92 for the third wicket and provided the impetus for the lower order to finish on a high. Ravindra Jadeja’s quickfire innings of 22 off just 12 balls took CSK near the 170-run mark.
Top Performers of the game
David Miller
David Miller turned out to be the hero for the Gujarat Titans as he single-handedly fought through the run-chase and played a splendid innings of unbeaten 94 off just 51 deliveries. The left-hander came into the crease at a time when Gujarat were shattered with the wickets falling and hit eight fours and six sixes in his extraordinary innings.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad was back at his best at the top of the order for the Chennai Super Kings and played a brilliant innings of a 48-ball 73. The right-hander hit five sixes and five fours in his superlative innings and helped his side get to a competitive score. His form will be crucial to CSK’s success in the upcoming fixtures.
What next for the two teams
Chennai Super Kings will take on the Mumbai Indians in their next encounter at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on the 21st of April while the Gujarat Titans will play the Kolkata Knight Riders at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on the 23rd of April.
