The Gujarat Titans have won the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) title in front record crowd of almost 105 000. Photo: Twitter @IPL
Proteas ace Miller wins it for Gujarat
Proteas batsman David Miller showed no signs of slowing down as he helped the Gujarat Titans beat the Delhi Capitals by six wickets.
The Gujarat Titans have won the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) title in front record crowd of almost 105 000. Photo: Twitter @IPL
Proteas batsman David Miller showed no signs of slowing down as he helped the Gujarat Titans beat the Delhi Capitals by six wickets.
Miller made a fast start in his first IPL appearance of the new campaign in Delhi on Tuesday.
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Fresh off a 91 against the West Indies, Miller made 31 not out off 16 balls with two fours and two sixes as the Titans easily chased down the 163. They did it with 11 balls to spare.
What they said as Miller powers Gujarat win
Titans batter – David Miller: ” Didn’t have time to get jet-lagged. Nice to get a win tonight. We were within range – was a matter of 3 sixes or 4 fours. Just felt like that over needed to go. We started well last year. Built really good momentum. We’ve got mature cricketers in the middle order – Tewatia, Rashid. Chasing a total, you can panic early. But to stay calm – we’ve done that pretty well. It’s a very relaxed environment. There’s times through the games when you get heated, but that’s part of the game.”
Gujarat Titans’ captain – Hardik Pandya: “It was little funny at the start. We didn’t know what was happening but something was happening. We gave away 15-20 runs more in the powerplay. It is my instinct. I like to back myself. I’d rather back me and fall down than taking others’ decision. I’d rather land the first punch than take the first punch. We tell the boys to enjoy. It will help to take us right decisions and someone takes us through periods when needed.”
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Delhi Capitls’ captain – David Warner: ” Don’t think I was surprised (early movement for GT seamers). It did swing a lot more than anticipated. And from the other end it kept a little low. They showed how to adapt to situations. Got another 6 games here. Have to be on point and expect that swing in the first few overs. We were in the game till the back end. Sai batted well. Miller does what he does. With the dew also, it’ll be challenging if you don’t get 180-190. Was because of the wicket (Axar not bowling) – and the matchups.”
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