Mohit Sharma, Gujarat Titans’ comeback man, bowls brilliant 20th over to trump Lucknow Super Giants

With 12 needed off 6, Mohit conceded four runs and took two wickets — four overall, including two run-outs in the over — to skittle LSG

Published : Apr 22, 2023 19:35 IST - 1 MIN READ

Mohit finished with figures of 2 for 17 from three against the Lucknow Super Giants.
Mohit finished with figures of 2 for 17 from three against the Lucknow Super Giants. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV
infoIcon

Mohit finished with figures of 2 for 17 from three against the Lucknow Super Giants. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV

Mohit Sharma’s brilliant 20th over powered Gujarat Titans to an incredible seven-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday.

With 12 needed off 6, Mohit conceded four runs and took two wickets — four overall, including two run-outs in the over — to skittle LSG, which had, until the penultimate over, looked destined for a win.

In fact, LSG needed 39 off 45 with nine wickets in hand before things went downhill. Mohit finished with figures of 2 for 17 from three.

“The amount of cricket he (Mohit Sharma) has played, I don’t have to interfere. He made my life easy, he backed his plans and executed it. Shami and Mohit were tremendous,” GT captain Hardik Pandya said after the match.

Mohit, the Purple Cap winner in 2014, is playing his first IPL since 2020. Mohit made his IPL 2023 debut against the Punjab Kings, returning figures of 4-018-2.

GT is Mohit’s fourth IPL team after CSK, Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament last season, Mohit picked up six wickets in eight games for Haryana at an economy of 6.46.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment