IPL 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Shubman Gill shines in GT’s thrilling win over CSK in the tournament opener

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 began with a blockbuster conflict between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), the place the Hardik Pandya-led facet registered an exhilarating victory at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Put in to bat, the Tremendous Kings managed to put up 178/7 of their allotted 20 overs. CSK’s batting efficiency was highlighted by a blistering knock from opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who smashed 92 runs off simply 50 balls, together with 4 fours and 9 sixes. Nonetheless, the remainder of the workforce struggled to attain freely, and the superb bowling from Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan saved them in test.

Within the chase, the Titans acquired off to a stable begin, with openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill placing on a quickfire partnership of 37 runs in simply 3.5 overs. Gill was significantly spectacular, smashing 63 runs off 36 balls, together with 6 fours and three sixes. Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar additionally chipped in with precious contributions of twenty-two and 27 because the Titans chased down the goal with 4 balls to spare.

“We had been barely quick. One other 15-20 runs would have been good. We may have batted correctly within the center overs versus attempting to muscle the ball. Rutu is a pleasure to observe. We are able to’t afford to bowl no-balls. That’s one thing in our management,” mentioned CSK skipper MS Dhoni after the sport.

Right here is how Twitter reacted:

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Identical workforce dropping the season opener of consecutive IPL seasons:

MI in 2014, 2015, 2016MI in 2020, 2021CSK in 2022, 2023#GTvCSK

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 31, 2023

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Good come again by GT within the final 6 overs. #cskvsgt

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 31, 2023

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Gujarat vs Chennai in IPL:

– Gujarat gained – Gujarat gained – Gujarat gained

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 31, 2023

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Two excellent, fashionable batters are placing on a present in the present day. Each Gaikwad and Gill are really easy on the attention, so sleek, they make watching cricket a lot enjoyable.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 31, 2023

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Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Tremendous Kings within the event opener | 📝 https://t.co/yVrzJP0ovp#ipl #ipl2023 #IPLT20 #GTvCSK #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/JvUFR7efpx

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 31, 2023

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Given his type, confidence, rising stature and simply the final context of his season thus far… this might be Shubman Gill’s IPL.

Effective begin too! #IPL2023 #GTvCSK

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) March 31, 2023

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Don’t lose coronary heart! 💛#GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/j89rmhckUj

— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 31, 2023

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I do know there’s a match that must be determined right here however all I’m pondering of proper now’s Ruturaj Ns Shubhman opening the batting for India someday quickly.

— cricBC (@cricBC) March 31, 2023

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What a superb innings from Ruturaj Gaikwad, not satisfied ball tracker had that proper! #IPLonStar @IPL

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 31, 2023

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The factor about Tewatia is “Der aaye durust aaye” #IPLonJioCinema #GTvsCSK

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) March 31, 2023

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Ruturaj Gaekwad and Shubman Gill- story of the opening evening. Whoever wins the longer term stars of Indian cricket have lit up the inaugural fixture. @RevSportz #CSKvGT

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) March 31, 2023

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