LSG vs GT: Really pleased with the boys, says Hardik Pandya after GT storm into playoffs

Hardik Pandya mentioned he was pleased with his crew after Gujarat Titans grew to become the primary crew to succeed in the IPL 2022 playoffs. GT crushed Lucknow Super Giants by 62 runs in Pune on Tuesday to safe a playoffs berth forward of every other crew this season.

Gujarat Titans have been sensational of their first version of the IPL. After shedding their final two matches, the Titans bounced again strongly to first publish 144 for 4 of their 20 overs on a tough pitch after which bundling LSG out for 82.

Hardik Pandya, the GT captain, mentioned the crew all the time believed in itself however to have secured a playoffs berth with two matches nonetheless to go within the group stage was a outstanding achievement.

“Really proud of the boys. When we started this journey together, we obviously believed in ourselves, but before the 14th game to have qualified, it’s a great effort and really proud of us,” Hardik instructed Star Sports within the post-match presentation ceremony.

Hardik Pandya mentioned GT had learnt from their earlier defeats and mentioned he had urged his males to be ruthless even when LSG had been eight wickets down and appeared headed for sure defeat.

“Last game, I spoke to the boys before going, I think we that that game was already over before it was over.

“That was a studying which we took. I feel all of the video games that we have received, we had been all the time below stress. The final sport was the one sport that we had been forward of the sport and we knew the type of batters we’ve and we’ll end it off.

“But it did not happen. That was the talk of the group. Even in this game, when they were eight down, I said, ‘Let’s be ruthless. This game is beautiful. If it’s not over, it’s not over. So let’s make sure that we finish it. If they’re down, let’s keep them down, get this done and relax post-game,” Hardik mentioned.

Gujarat Titans are actually 18 factors from 12 matches and are sturdy contenders to complete within the top-two on the factors desk. Different gamers have stepped up in numerous occasions for the Titans.

Shubman Gill, who was named man-of-the-match for his unbeaten 63, got here again to type with a fast half-century in opposition to Mumbai Indians, albeit in a shedding trigger.

Hardik Pandya has himself typically led from the entrance with the bat whereas the likes of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia have received shut video games with the bat decrease down the order.

Rashid Khan, who picked up 4 for twenty-four on Tuesday, has additionally starred in victories with vital runs, whereas Mohammed Shami has been a pressure to reckon with the ball within the powerplay.

Moreover, Wriddhiman Saha, who made a late entry into the taking part in XI, has been explosive on the high.

Gujarat Titans will now stay up for the subsequent two matches in a bid to complete strongly and head into the playoffs with a successful streak below their belt.