Gujarat Titans’ batter Jos Buttler praised skipper Shubman Gill for his aggressive approach during the Power-play, leading to a successful chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In a thrilling match, the Titans secured a four-wicket victory over the defending champions, chasing a target of 156. Buttler highlighted Gill’s quick 43 off 18 balls as a crucial factor in the win.
Buttler commended the batting surface and the bowlers’ performance, emphasizing the significance of taking catches. Despite the favorable batting conditions, he noted some initial assistance for the fast bowlers with the new ball. Buttler acknowledged the contributions of key bowlers like Siraj and Rabada in the match.
The Gujarat Titans’ strategy to disrupt the opposition pacers’ rhythm was effectively executed by Gill in the Power-play. Buttler praised Gill for his calm and clinical approach against top bowlers, crediting him for setting the tone early in the chase. Reflecting on his own dismissal, Buttler admitted taking a risk that did not pay off, leading to his clean bowled dismissal by Bhuvi.
In the earlier innings, the Titans’ bowlers, led by Arshad Khan, restricted RCB to 155 runs in 19.2 overs. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli were the main contributors for RCB. Buttler highlighted the importance of the win as the tournament progresses into a crucial phase, emphasizing the significance of securing two points in the competitive scenario.
With this victory, the Gujarat Titans solidified their position in the standings with 10 points from five matches, gearing up to face the Punjab Kings on May 3.
