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'I felt like we left something behind in 2019', says Cummins ahead of 2023 Ashes challenge
While Australia managed to retain the urn in the 2019 series, they missed out on the opportunity to win the Ashes in England for the first time since 2001. In that series, Australia had the lead twice, but England bounced back every time to equal the scoreline.
IPL 2023: 'Look like it's just breakfast for him', says Hardik on Gill making habit of scoring 100s
Gill slammed a majestic 129 with the help of ten sixes and seven fours while taking Mumbai's bowlers to cleaners all over the park as Gujarat posted 223/3, which is also his third century of the ongoing season, thus leading the side's 62-run win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and set up a meeting with Chennai Super Kings in Sunday's final.
IPL 2023: JioCinema sets concurrency world record with 2.57 cr viewers during Qualifier 2
Gill's knock and Titans skipper Hardik Pandya's late flurry rocketed the platform past the World Record equalled by JioCinema in the Qualifier 1 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans on Tuesday night and first set during India vs New Zealand Semi-Final in the ICC 2019 World Cup. JioCinema's IPL 2023 presentation has.
IPL 2023: Disappointed about the result but we fought right to the end, says MI head coach Boucher
"First of all, the experience has been fantastic, I have really enjoyed it. Got a good group of guys in the dressing room, the support staff is great as well, lots of experience. It's tough, it's a very tough competition. It takes a lot to win a game of cricket." 'There are a lot of good teams that you come up against and the results.
IPL 2023: Over in which I hit three sixes made me realise maybe this is my day, says Shubman Gill
In that 21-run 12th over of Gujarat's batting, Gill picked up a flick beautifully and muscled a pull for back-to-back sixes off Madhwal, and followed it up with a flick off the wrists to collect third six of the over. "For me, it's all about playing ball to ball, assessing the situation over by over. Maybe the over in which I hit three sixes.
IPL 2023: Wish it was possible to carry it everywhere, says Gill on Ahmedabad pitch after his century
"I wish this was possible - I will carry it ((Ahmedabad pitch) everywhere. I think we have got a good total on board and hopefully we'll be able to defend this one. We needed that (innings). We have played our best cricket whenever we have lost a match. This is just one of those days," said Gill in a mid-innings chat with.
IPL 2023: Gill ton, Mohit fifer help Gujarat Titans thrash Mumbai Indians by 62 runs, set final clash with CSK
The win also meant that Gujarat entered the IPL final for the second successive time and will meet Chennai Super Kings in Sunday's title clash at the same venue. Co-incidentally, the first match of IPL 2023 was between Gujarat and Chennai at the very same venue on March 31.
Next Gen Cup: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC crowned champions with win over Stellenbosch FC
Wolves were the more enterprising of the two teams in the first-half. Their backline took initiative in commencing attacking moves with the likes of Oliver Tipton putting in a shift on both ends of the pitch. Roy-Keane Avontuur made some impressive runs from the left flank but they were thwarted by the Wolves' defence.
IPL 2023: Shubman Gill's sensational 129 powers Gujarat Titans to 233/3 against Mumbai Indians
On his way of leaving scores of fans in awe of his belligerent form by picking gaps and finding elevation beautifully, Gill also became the leading run-getter of the competition in the season, which will always be remembered for him. His first 30 balls saw him make 48 runs, before switching gears in thrilling fashion to slam 79 runs in his next 30 balls.
IPL 2023, Qualifier 2: Mumbai Indians win rain-delayed toss, elect to bowl first against Gujarat Titans
The toss was delayed by 45 runs due to rain, with the game beginning at 2000 hrs IST. The winner of Qualifier 2 will play against four-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the final on Sunday, while the side who doesn't win will be knocked out of the competition.
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