Hardik Pandya has been one of many largest success tales of IPL 2022 up to now. Leading an IPL franchise for the primary time in his profession, Hardik, it is protected to say, has exceeded expectations. The star all-rounder has not solely discovered type with the bat however has additionally led Gujarat Titans, one of many two new franchises, splendidly properly.
Hardik Pandya has showcased his smarts as captain and led from the entrance with the bat. Backed by a well-rounded backroom workers, which incorporates Ashish Nehra and Gary Kirsten.
Not many had Gujarat Titans as their favourites at the beginning of the season however Hardik’s workforce has proved naysayers unsuitable, successful 8 of their 9 matches. It is protected to say Gujarat have already got one leg within the play-offs and can look to seal a spot within the prime 2 from now.
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“As a person, I always make sure that I don’t like to grow just as an individual. I like to grow with my teammates or people around me. That’s the reason of our success as well. Obviously, I might be the captain, but there is no hierarchy,” Pandya mentioned after Gujarat beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets in Mumbai on April 30.
“Everyone is on the same path — one for all and all for one. That’s the approach which we’re carrying and that is the reason I think the boys feel they are as important as the captain.
“So yeah, clearly having fun with the brand new alternative, implausible bunch of individuals round. With outcomes going our method, I can not ask for a greater begin,” the 28-year-old added.
Chasing 171, Gujarat were reduced to 95/4 inside 13 overs as they had an uphill equation of 58 off 30 balls as Rahul Tewatia (43 not out off 25 balls) once again played the role of a finisher with David Miller (39 not out; 24b) in his company.
The duo took them across the line with three balls to spare as GT now have 16 points from nine points, almost certain of making the playoffs.
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“Rahul has been great for us. The form of confidence he carries has been implausible. They (Rahul and Miller) are stepping up at any time when they’re getting the chance and ensuring that they get the job for the workforce,” he said.
The other day at the Wankhede, Tewatia smashed an unbeaten 40 from 21 balls, while Rashid Khan made an 11-ball 31 not out to pull off a heist against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
“With the form of gamers now we have, somebody like Tewatia, Rashid and Miller as properly, it offers plenty of worth. Obviously we’re backing their batting, it offers me extra confidence that even 8-9-10 can win the sport for us. That’s an excellent signal for us,” he mentioned. (With PTI inputs)