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More than a million fans cheered him on at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday night, and his anthem ‘Aawa de’ (Turn it on!) sweetWho cracked an unbeaten 45 (43b, 3×4, 1×6), ending proceedings in style for the Titans, smashing Obed McCoy for a six to seal a heart-breaking seven-wicket win in the final. Rajasthan Royals,
While Gill played the anchor role in the chase of perfection, Titans attributed their victory in the summit clash to Pandya, who performed a top-class act with the ball, restricting Royals to 130 for nine. Took three wickets for 17 runs.
The beautiful 9️⃣-letter word we’re going to know by #SeasonOfFirsts https://t.co/rzYesX41lk
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Chasing just 131 runs, the Titans were in trouble when they slipped to 23 for two in the fifth over, but Pandya pitched in with the bat, making a crucial 34-run knock (30b, 3×4, 1). ×6) was created.
The India all-rounder added 63 runs in 53 balls for the third wicket with Gill to calm his team’s nerves.
Pandya’s departure – caught on slip bye Yashasvi Jaiswal off Yuzvendra Chahali – Brought some excitement to the Royals, but their joy was short-lived, as Gill held one end firmly in place while David ‘Killer’ Miller (32 not out, 19b, 3×4, 1×6) uncorked the finishing act for the last time did. IPL-2022.
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Playing at their home ground for the first time, Titans enjoyed a sweet homecoming. Meanwhile, playing below his potential, appearing completely buried and off-colour with the bat, and relying heavily on Jos Buttler, the Royals had run out of gas at the finishing line.
Good time to quote Henry Ford? “Do you think you can, or do you think you can’t – you’re right!” https://t.co/jJK3kF66ji
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Securing his best IPL performance with the ball for the final, Pandya left the Royals breathless in four overs of pace bowling. He dismissed his opposite number Sanju Samson (14) with his second ball, before taking heart from the Royals’ innings with the big wickets of Jos Buttler (39, 35, 5×4) and then Shimron Hetmyer (11). ,
For the past few years, the 28-year-old has been under question for not bowling or bowling too little, but on Sunday night, he delivered his best in a long run, something that should please the Indian selectors.
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Samson accidentally pulled off a pull-off and caught him at the hands of Sai Kishore, who ran from third man, but Butler, again looking dangerous, tried to bring down the third man to the side with a ball. Hetmyer became Pandya’s third wicket when an edge from the West Indies bat went back to the bowler.
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watch IPL 2022: Captain Hardik Pandya guides Gujarat Titans to title win in the first season