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Shubman Gill's amazing effort during the Qualifier 2 match between the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad's renowned Narendra Modi Stadium will be remembered. The retirement of a batsman, which occurred for the third time in the history of the competition and twice in IPL 2023, was an uncommon incident in IPL history.
Sai Sudharsan, a gifted middle-order batsman for Gujarat who has excelled throughout the competition, once again played a significant role in this high-stakes match. After Wriddhiman Saha was out for 18 runs, he took control of Shubman Gill's stunning batting outburst.
Gill's aggressive style was complemented by Sai Sudharsan’s careful innings construction, ensuring they didn't lose another wicket that might have swung the game in the Mumbai Indians' favour. Prior to Gill's dismissal by Akash Madhwal, they shared an amazing partnership of 138 runs for the second wicket.
Sai Sudharsan had a calm inning, scoring 43 runs off 31 balls without being defeated. The only other player in IPL history to retire in this way was when he was out before the 20th over. Atharva Taide and Ravichandran Ashwin were the other two players who have retired. Sai Sudharsan also made retirement history by being the second player this season and the first for the Mumbai Indians.
In the innings' penultimate over, Rashid Khan replaced Sai Sudharsan. Rashid had a fleeting but significant debut, hitting Chris Jordan for a strong boundary off the first ball he faced and scoring a single off the only other ball he faced. The Gujarat Titans finished their innings with a stunning total of 233/3 as a result.
It's important to note that Riyan Parag replaced Ashwin in a game against the Lucknow SuperGiants because Ashwin was the first player to retire from the 2022 IPL season. Against the Delhi Capitals in the current game, Atharva Taide repeated this accomplishment.
Shubman Gill, meanwhile, kept up his impressive streak by scoring yet another century in the pivotal encounter against the Mumbai Indians. Gill batted 60 times for an astounding 129 runs with a 215 strike rate. Tim David had earlier dropped Gill at 30, but he didn't let it stop him from continuing to be aggressive and launching a torrent of boundaries and sixes.
Seven fours and an incredible ten sixes were part of Gill's outstanding performance. In the 17th over, when he was ultimately out by Akash Madhwal, Tim David was able to make up for it by capturing Gill. Hardik Pandya, the Gujarat Titans' captain, added 28* runs to the team's impressive total.
Although Akash Madhwal and Piyush Chawla each claimed one wicket for the Mumbai Indians, they were unable to stop the Gujarat Titans from amassing such a significant total.
In this high-scoring IPL match, Sai Sudharsan's retirement moment added an intriguing element that fans and cricket fanatics will remember.
Sai Sudharsan's unusual retirement during IPL Qualifier 2 not only gave the high-scoring game an intriguing twist, but it also cemented his place as the third batsman to retire out in IPL history. Despite his departure, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s contributions were crucial in helping the Gujarat Titans record an impressive score, making it a memorable match for cricket fans.
FAQs
Which two other IPL players retired?
Atharva Taide and Ravichandran Ashwin both retired from IPL. Ashwin did this in the 2022 IPL, and Atharva Taide did it against the Delhi Capitals.
With which IPL team does Sai Sudharsan play?
IPL player Sai Sudharsan plays for Gujarat Titans.
What did Sai Sudharsan do in IPL Qualifier 2?
A calm inning saw Sai Sudharsan score 43 unbroken runs off 31 balls in IPL Qualifier 2.
Who succeeded Sai Sudharsan in IPL Qualifier 2 following his retirement?
After retiring, Rashid Khan played the final over for Sai Sudharsan. Rashid hit a boundary and a single from his two balls.
