Tags: Indian T20 League 2023,
Gujarat XI,
Tom Moody
Printed on: Jun 01, 2023
Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody believes that Gujarat Titans (GT) had been probably the most constant franchise within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He additionally expressed shock on the 2022 champions being unable to defend their title, stating that they had been the favorites for him to win and in addition the group which appeared to have all their bases coated.
Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets (DLS technique) on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, Might 29. Batting first after shedding the toss, GT posted 214/4 as Sai Sudharsan slammed 96 in 47 balls. Chasing a revised goal of 171 in 15 overs, CSK obtained residence off the final ball in gorgeous vogue. With 10 wanted off two balls, Ravindra Jadeja struck Mohit Sharma for a six and a 4 to raise CSK to their record-equaling fifth title win.
Chatting with ESPNcricinfo, Moody opened up about Gujarat’s loss and stated, “I need to admit I used to be shocked to see GT lose this closing. They had been my favorites going into it. They’d most bases coated in all departments. Their batting was robust and numerous and deep. They had been additionally in all probability probably the most constant aspect all through the entire season, profitable probably the most variety of video games.”
The 57-year-old additionally hinted that GT’s loss to CSK in Qualifier 1 may need performed on the group’s minds in the course of the closing. The cricketer-turned-coach added, “I simply ponder whether the primary sport within the playoffs towards Chennai, the place they misplaced that sport so considerably, was nonetheless in the back of their minds – enjoying towards a aspect that they knew that had simply crushed them up not too long ago. Chennai had their eye on the goal and located themselves lifting one other trophy.”
Moody, nonetheless, went on reward Gujarat Titans’ bowling outfit, terming the efficiency by the bowlers because the defining issue behind the group’s success. The Aussie stated, “Probably the most defining second is their bowling dominance. You solely have to have a look at the wicket-takers in the entire IPL and take a look at who heads the checklist. Led by Mohammed Shami, you’ve obtained Rashid Khan proper up there. You’ve obtained Mohit Sharma proper up there. It tells you that they’re dominating with the ball.”
Mohammed Shami was the main wicket-taker in IPL 2023 with 28 wickets, adopted by Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma, who picked up 27 scalps every.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
