IPL 2023: After playing the role of the catalyst in Gujarat Titans incredible seven run victory over Lucknow Super Giants, GT’s left arm chinaman Noor Ahmed said that Hardik Pandya led side wanted to take the game deep. On being asked about his game plan for bowling on the pitch, he said he wanted to keep it simple and hit the right areas. The 30th match of this season was being played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium turned out to be low score thriller which turned on it’s head after Ahmed came in pick up two wickets in two consecutive overs and caused a collapse. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN.
What a spell from 18-year old #NoorAhmed. His bowling figure (4-0-18-2) in a low scoring match and wickets of #Krunalpandya & #Pooran.
A spell to remember for Noor Ahmed, outstanding!#LSGvGT #TATAIPL #IPL2O23 pic.twitter.com/qOr2m1D13h
— Saurav Roy (@srvroy18) April 22, 2023
Noor Ahmed on his performance
“I did what I had to do, we wanted to take the game deep. My first ball was a bit loose, but I then got the ball in the right areas and bowled with good rhythm. I just kept it simple, wanted to hit the right areas,” said Noor in a post-match presentation.
Noor Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for GT in their seven-run win, taking 2/18 in his four overs. Mohit Sharma took 2/17 in his three overs. Rashid Khan also got one wicket.
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Coming to the match, GT put on a respectable total of 135/6 in their 20 overs after opting to bat first. Knocks from Wriddhiman Saha (47 in 37 balls with six fours) and skipper Hardik Pandya (66 in 50 balls with two fours and four sixes) helped their side reach a modest total.
Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma produced one of the best death-bowling performances in T20 cricket, which caused Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul’s half-century to go in vain as Gujarat Titans (GT) clinched a seven-run win over the hosts.
Mohit Sharma was given the ‘Man of the Match’ for holding his nerves to deliver an incredible final over.
With this win, GT is in the fourth position in the points table with four wins and two losses and a total of eight points. LSG is at the second spot with four wins and three losses and a total of eight points.
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