Vijay Shankar FIFTY: KKR vs GT: IPL 2023: All-rounder Vijay Shankar was the star for Gujarat Titans as defending champions registered a win against Kolkata Knight Riders to move top of the table. Shankar scored an unbeaten 24-ball 51 and stitched a match-winning 87-run partnership with David Miller to lead GT to win. With 38 runs needed in the final four overs, Shankar took charge and smashed KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy for 24 runs to change the course of the game. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Vijay Shankar hit 3 massive sixes in Chakravarthy’s over to bring down the equation to 14 from the final 3 overs. Shankar’s fiery innings included two fours and five sixes, while Miller smashed an 18-ball 31, hitting two boundaries and two maximums.
Vijay Shankar’s counter-attacking 5️⃣0️⃣ ensures #GujaratTitans keep their perfect away record intact 💯
The defending champions also go 🔝 of the #TATAIPL points table!#KKRvGT #IPLonJioCinema #IPL2023 | @vijayshankar260 pic.twitter.com/uLpd5RYmgW
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 29, 2023
Earlier, After winning the toss, GT skipper Hardik Pandya opted to field first. Opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz, scored a brilliant knock of 81 to help the host post a competitive total of 179/7.
In response, the Titans got off to a flying start, with opener Shubman Gill taking the attack to the KKR bowlers. Gill scored 49 off 35 balls. However, after a good partnership between Gill and Hardik Pandya, GT lost two quick wickets and allowed KKR to get back in the game.
However, Shankar came all gun blazing and made sure the game didn’t go till the final over. Joshua Little, who had an outstanding game with the ball, was adjudged the player of the match. His spell of 2/25 derailed KKR’s innings and set the tone for the Titans’ win.
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