In a high-stakes IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 encounter between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time champions found themselves in a precarious situation after losing Tilak Varma in the powerplay.
Losing opener Wadhera early and witnessing Cameron Green retire hurt, MI suffered another setback when their captain, Rohit Sharma, fell victim to a poor shot selection. However, young talent Tilak Varma launched a blistering assault, smashing a scintillating 43 runs off just 14 deliveries before his departure.
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In a crucial moment of the game, it was Rashid Khan, the star leg-spinner, who brought an end to Tilak Varma’s onslaught. Delivering a deceptive leg-break at 95.8kph, Rashid left Varma stunned as his attempted sweeping shot failed to connect.
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The ball sneaked past the inside edge and crashed into the stumps, terminating Varma’s impressive innings. His departure dealt a blow to MI’s hopes of staging a successful chase. Tilak Varma was dismissed for 43 runs, which included five boundaries and three sixes, courtesy of Rashid Khan’s bowling prowess.
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Mumbai Lose Tilak Varma In Efforts To Chase Gujarat’s Mammoth Total
Chasing a daunting target of 234 runs, Mumbai Indians were left with a mammoth task ahead of them. The target was set by GT after their emerging superstar, Shubman Gill, unleashed his extraordinary talent to score his third century of the IPL 2023 season. Gill’s destructive innings of 129 runs off just 60 deliveries included seven fours and ten sixes, leaving the MI bowlers helpless.
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Prior to the start of the match, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision to field first was made with the intention of restricting the Gujarat Titans’ scoring opportunities at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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The GT vs MI clash has presented fans with a thrilling contest, filled with twists and turns. With the dismissal of Tilak Varma by Rashid Khan, MI’s chances of a successful run chase have taken a hit. The game continues to captivate spectators as both teams strive to secure a spot in the IPL 2023 final.
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GT vs MI: WATCH – Rashid Khan Brings An End To Tilak Varma’s Onslaught On The Final Delivery Of The Powerplay
