Chasing a target of 156, the Gujarat Titans rode on Gill\u2019s blistering 43 off 18 balls to seal a four-wicket win in 15.5 overs in Match 42 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Buttler himself played a key role with a quickfire 39 off 19 deliveries, ensuring the momentum stayed firmly with GT.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
'A really good batting surface. I think the bowlers deserve a lot of credit there. And one of the biggest differences for us was taking our catches today,' Buttler said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the surface being conducive for batting, Buttler acknowledged there was some assistance for the fast bowlers early on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith the new ball, it did dip around a bit. There was a bit in it. Some fantastic bowlers on show. Siraj and Rabada have been great for us and obviously in the opposition as well,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Buttler revealed that GT planned to disrupt the rhythm of the opposition pacers, a strategy executed perfectly by Gill in the power play. \u201cShubman talked about trying to put them off their lengths because they\u2019re such good bowlers. So credit to him for going and doing that. When your leader goes out there and does exactly what he spoke about, so calmly, so clinically, against top bowlers, it gives a lot of confidence and breaks the back of the chase very early,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his own dismissal at a crucial time in the chase, Buttler admitted he took a risk that did not pay off as he got clean bowled. \u201cI got a bit greedy there. I had a big gap at mid-wicket and tried to expose that, but it was a nice piece of bowling from Bhuvi,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the match, Gujarat Titans\u2019 bowlers did well to restrict RCB to 155 in 19.2 overs, with Arshad Khan picking up three wickets, while Rashid Khan and Jason Holder claimed two each. Devdutt Padikkal (40) and Virat Kohli (28) were the main contributors for RCB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Buttler emphasised the importance of the win as the tournament enters a crucial phase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the match, Gujarat Titans\u2019 bowlers did well to restrict RCB to 155 in 19.2 overs, with Arshad Khan picking up three wickets, while Rashid Khan and Jason Holder claimed two each. Devdutt Padikkal (40) and Virat Kohli (28) were the main contributors for RCB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this victory, the Gujarat Titans strengthened their position in the standings with 10 points in five matches. They will next face the Punjab Kings on May 3.<\/p>\r\n\r\n