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 Super Kings (CSK), the place the Hardik Pandya-led facet registered a thrilling victory at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Put in to bat, the Super Kings controlled to post 178/7 in their allocated 20 overs. CSK’s batting efficiency used to be highlighted by way of a blistering knock from opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who smashed 92 runs off simply 50 balls, together with 4 fours and 9 sixes. However, the remainder of the crew struggled to attain freely, and the very good bowling from Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan stored them in take a look at.

In the chase, the Titans were given off to a cast get started, with openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill placing on a quickfire partnership of 37 runs in simply 3.5 overs. Gill used to be specifically spectacular, smashing 63 runs off 36 balls, together with 6 fours and three sixes. Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar additionally chipped in with treasured contributions of twenty-two and 27 as the Titans chased down the goal with 4 balls to spare.

“We were slightly short. Another 15-20 runs would have been good. We could have batted properly in the middle overs as opposed to trying to muscle the ball. Rutu is a pleasure to watch. We can’t afford to bowl no-balls. That is something in our control,” mentioned CSK skipper MS Dhoni after the sport.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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Same crew dropping the season opener of consecutive IPL seasons:

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

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 31, 2023

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Brilliant come again by way of GT in 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 exceptional, trendy batters are placing on a display lately. Both Gaikwad and Gill are really easy on the eye, so sleek, they make staring at cricket such a lot amusing.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 31, 2023

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Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings in the tournament opener | ? https://t.co/yVrzJP0ovp#ipl #ipl2023 #IPLT20 #GTvCSK #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/JvUFR7efpx

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

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Given his shape, self assurance, rising stature and simply the basic context of his season thus far… this may well be Shubman Gill’s IPL.

Fine get started too! #IPL2023 #GTvCSK

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) March 31, 2023

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Don’t lose middle! ?#GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove ? pic.twitter.com/j89rmhckUj

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

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I do know there’s a fit that must be made up our minds right here however all I’m pondering of at the moment is Ruturaj Ns Shubhman opening the batting for India someday quickly.

— cricBC (@cricBC) March 31, 2023

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What an excellent innings from Ruturaj Gaikwad, now 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- tale of the opening evening. Whoever wins the long term stars of Indian cricket have lit up the inaugural fixture. @RevSportz #CSKvGT

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) March 31, 2023

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There won’t ever be a tender participant higher than Ruturaj Gaikwad. pic.twitter.com/H9QbSKAbdg

— ` (@rahulmsd_91) March 31, 2023