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04/30 13:16 CDT Gujarat notches a 4-wicket win over Bengaluru in the Indian
Premier League
Gujarat notches a 4-wicket win over Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) --- Gujarat Titans avenged their loss last week to Royal
Challengers Bengaluru with a four-wicket win over the defending champions in
the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
Gujarat's four-man pace attack bowled out Bengaluru for 155 despite Virat
Kohli's (28) blazing start when he smashed Kagiso Rabada for five consecutive
boundaries in the second over of the innings.
The home team romped to 158-6 in 15.5 overs as captain Shubman Gill (43)
matched Kohli's aggression when he struck Josh Hazlewood (0-56) for 24 runs in
the Australian fast bowler's first over.
Bengaluru stayed at No. 2 with 12 points. Gujarat is at No. 5 with 10 points.
Kohli struck five fours and a six in his first 10 balls before Rabada (1-44)
came back strongly as Kohli spliced a catch to mid-wicket off a sharp short
pitch delivery as Gill persisted with his premium bowler in the power play.
Bengaluru's middle order crumbled after Kohli's blitz and even impact player
Venkatesh Iyer couldn't countercharge in the death overs. Devdutt Padikkal
top-scored with 40 off 24 balls before he played onto Rashid Khan (2-19) in the
14th over.
Fast bowler Arshad Khan picked up 3-22 while Jason Holder (2-29) held onto
three brilliant catches that included a breathtaking diving catch off captain
Rajat Patidar while running from deep backward square and grabbing the ball
with both hands.
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