Ahmedabad, Could 13 (IANS) All-rounder Washington Sundar lauded the readability and consistency inside the workforce after Gujarat Titans (GT) gained their fifth consecutive match in IPL 2026 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 82 runs on Tuesday.
Having posted what initially gave the impression to be a below-par 168/5 on a troublesome floor of Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat bowled SRH out for simply 86 in 14.5 overs, with the tempo assault exploiting the circumstances brilliantly earlier than the spinners completed the job.
“It means quite a bit. This season has been extraordinarily aggressive, with each workforce coming onerous at us. To win 5 video games on the trot speaks volumes in regards to the consistency we’ve proven as a unit. On the similar time, sticking to what has labored for us can be a problem. You may typically lose rhythm by attempting to do too many issues, however I believe we’ve carried out properly to keep away from that. Loads of credit score has to go to the workforce for sustaining that readability and consistency,” Sundar instructed Jio Hotstar.
Coming to bat after shedding the toss, the Gujarat Titans suffered early blows and had been 64-3 in 9.3 overs, however Sundar and Sai Sudharsan cast a 60-run partnership which helped the workforce attain 168 in 20 overs.
Talking in regards to the partnership, Sundar revealed that the right communication between the 2 helped them perceive the scenario and play the pictures accordingly.
“It’s all the time satisfying batting with Sai as a result of we consistently talk within the center. It was essential for me to grasp each the scenario and the character of the wicket, particularly because it was doing a bit greater than traditional. Early on, I wasn’t discovering boundaries, whereas Sai was capable of get them with out taking many dangers. That stability actually helped each of us and allowed the partnership to settle in properly,” Sundar mentioned.
Regardless of GT approaching prime within the factors desk with 16 factors in 12 video games, Sundar believes that you will need to keep within the current and concentrate on enjoying good cricket.
“It’s extraordinarily essential for us to remain current and perceive what has labored properly for us to this point. We’ve been enjoying some actually good cricket, however there’s nonetheless a protracted strategy to go within the event. Hopefully, we are able to proceed this momentum and ultimately go on to win the championship,” he concluded.
After this win, Shubman Gill’s aspect will subsequent face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Could 16 as they appear to seal their playoff beginning.
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