Gill was at his fluent best, smashing four towering sixes and five elegant boundaries during his 50-ball innings.
The young captain stitched together a crucial 93-run partnership for the opening wicket with Sai Sudharsan, laying a solid foundation for the Titans
Sudharsan, playing a steady hand, contributed a valuable 39 runs to the partnership, ensuring Gujarat got off to a commanding start
Later, Jos Buttler, facing his former franchise, unleashed a flurry of attacking strokes to accelerate the innings further. The Englishman was particularly ruthless, clobbering four sixes and three fours on his way to an unbeaten 50 off just 26 deliveries. Buttler’s aggressive finish ensured Gujarat Titans crossed the 200-run mark, setting a formidable target for Rajasthan Royals to chase
Among the bowlers, Maheesh Theekshana was the pick for Rajasthan Royals, returning figures of 2 for 35 in his four overs. Despite his efforts, Gujarat's aggressive batting display left the Royals facing a daunting task
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