What a way to end a thriller! Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan joined forces to secure a breathtaking win for the Gujarat Titans against Sunrisers Hyderabad. By chasing down 196 within 20 overs and losing only five wickets, GT surged back to the top of the IPL 2022 rankings. The game came down to a nerve-wracking final over requiring 23 runs, which GT successfully chased, scoring 25 to win on the final delivery.
Rashid Khan turned the game on its head in the final over, smashing three sixes to finish unbeaten on 31, supported by Tewatia's aggressive 40 from just 21 balls. This explosive hitting rendered Umran Malik's brilliant five-wicket haul useless in the end. Earlier, GT's momentum was driven by Wriddhiman Saha, who hammered 68 off 38, even though he eventually became one of the four batsmen bowled by Umran.
After losing the toss and batting first, SRH faced a shaky start as Mohammed Shami ripped through the top order, dismissing Kane Williamson (5) and Rahul Tripathi (16) to leave them at 44/2 in the fifth over. However, they found their footing thanks to a massive 96-run stand between Abhishek Sharma and Aiden Markram. A late explosive effort from Shashank Singh (25*) ensured SRH posted a formidable total of 195/6.
Marco Jansen, who had been exceptional in the previous game against RCB, couldn't hold his nerve while defending 23 runs in the final over. The entire match rested on the final ball with 3 runs needed for victory. Rashid finished it in spectacular fashion, pulling the ball over fine leg for a six to seal the win.