Hardik Pandya's defending champions Gujarat Titans scored a massive 56-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) led by his brother Krunal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Hardik said he had not gained bragging rights over brother Krunal, who is leading LSG after regular captain K.L Rahul withdrew from the IPL with an injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Sunday, a scintillating batting display from Wriddhiman Saha (81 off 43) and Shubman Gill (94 not out off 51 balls) followed by Mohit Sharma's four-fer powered Gujarat Titans (GT) to a huge 56-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Mohit was the pick of the bowlers as he returned with figures of 4-29. The spin duo of Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan too got a wicket apiece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saha and Gill dominated the proceedings with the fearless hitting and the duo went on to build a 142-run partnership as Gujarat Titans posted 227\/2 in 20 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mohit then led the way with the ball with a fantastic spell of 4-29 as a collective bowling effort saw GT survive Kyle Mayers's (48 off 32), and Quinton de Kock's (71 off 42) blitzes to win the match by 56 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hardik said the love between the Pandya brothers was too strong to be affected by win or loss in the clash between their teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I don't think there'll be bragging rights with Krunal. Our love is too strong, I hope he does well. I'd have been happier if things had gotten closer and he had some bragging rights too," Hardik said during the post-match presentation ceremony on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His brother Krunal too expressed similar sentiments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n