Shahrukh Khan of the Gujarat Titans displayed his skill by moving up to the No. 4 spot in the batting order during Sunday’s match in Ahmedabad against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In addition to increasing his team’s total, Shahrukh made his IPL debut in the new batting position with his outstanding innings.
With his aggressive batting style, the Tamil Nadu batsman took full advantage of the occasion, scoring his first IPL fifty with a stunning knock. Shahrukh amassed 58 off just 30 balls with a show of power hitting that included three boundaries and five massive sixes.
In response to a question about his unexpected promotion, Shahrukh said that Ashish Nehra had told him of his spot, and he was prepared for the task. His readiness paid off as he put together an outstanding innings that enhanced GT’s standing and added to a decisive total of 200 runs.
“It’s my first time coming out to bat four in the IPL. Ashish Nehra informed me prior to the game that I might bat at four, so I got ready in the bus. The pitch dried up and the first over spun a little. According to India Today, Shahrukh stated, “200 is a good score, but the wicket is spinning.”
have been practicing with our coaches in the nett: Shahrukh Khan
When discussing his approach to countering the spinners, Shahrukh underlined the significance of striking straight and aggressively. GT’s innings was further strengthened by his partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who scored 84 runs off 49 balls. The two combined for an important 86-run stand.
“I only needed to take a step and strike straight. have been practicing with our coaches in the netts. It’s fantastic to work with him (Sai Sudharsan); we get along well,” Shahrukh continued.
Shahrukh expressed optimism about his team’s future performance in defending the massive score. “I believe so; 200 is sufficient. “It’s critical to bowl well and limit them,” he said, emphasising how crucial a disciplined bowling effort would be to guarantee the win.
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