Another day, another thriller! Such was the story of Match 23 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Asked to bat first, the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat posted a challenging total of 177/7 in their 20 overs. David Miller top-scored for his side with 46 runs off 30 balls, while Shubman Gill (45) and Hardik (28) also made valuable contributions to the scorecard. For the Royals, Sandeep Sharma (2/25) and Trent Boult (1/46) were the standout bowlers.
In response, the Royals chased down the target in 19.2 overs with three wickets in hand. The key to their victory was a stunning knock from skipper Sanju Samson, who smashed 60 runs off 32 balls with three fours and six sixes.
However, Hetmyer played the match-winning inning with 56 runs off 26 balls, which included five sixes. For Gujarat, Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers, picking up three wickets for 25 runs in his four overs.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Shimron Hetmyer, you’re made of steel. 🔥
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 16, 2023
@IPL been very entertaining so far.
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) April 16, 2023
Shimron Hetmyer what a finisher…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 16, 2023
Samson and Hetmyer. Simply outstanding. That was some of the best batting in a tricky chase you can see. What a tournament we are having! #TATAIPL2023
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 16, 2023
SHIMRON HETMYER, THE HERO.
Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans for the first time in IPL. pic.twitter.com/AACIfFR7Aj
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 16, 2023
Unreal consistency of Shimron Hetmyer in this role. What a beast he has become in finishing. Crazy stuff.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 16, 2023
Hetti – what an innings! Fantastic innings @rajasthanroyals
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 16, 2023
What a knock by Shimron Hetmyer – 56* (26).
The finisher of Rajasthan Royals delivered at a much needed time, a marvelous run chase. Sanju and Hetmyer are the heroes, Jurel and Ashwin played a good cameo. pic.twitter.com/ZA7leF9w28
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 16, 2023
David Miller celebration after taking Sanju Samson catch 🫴 Majestic inning by Sanju ends #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/BtiR6qvyTF
— Vikram Rajput (@iVikramRajput) April 16, 2023
The way David miller backs up youngsters is one of the most pleasing thing to see….
Sign of a legend n gentlemen 🙇🙌🏻
— shailesh Jadhav (@104avginkos) April 16, 2023
What a finish! Shimron Hetmyer finishes it off with his 5th maximum on his way to 56* (26)
RR win by 3 wickets#GTvRR
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) April 16, 2023
Finishing is considered to be the tough job in cricket and this guy always does it for Rajasthan Royals.
Shimron Hetmyer, you legend. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/P47SZOlzkj
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) April 16, 2023
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TAGS: GTvRR, Gujarat Titans, Indian Premier League, IPL 2023, IPLT20, Rajasthan Royals, Shimron Hetmyer
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