Washington walked out to bat when GT were 94\/3 and remained unbeaten on 40 off just 23 balls, striking at 173.91, to help the 2022 IPL winners get over the line in a chase of 164. With his calm and composed demeanour, Washington ensured the required rate never went out of control and fittingly sealed the chase in style with a maximum.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWashington Sundar\u2019s innings was extremely important because it addressed a key question around Gujarat Titans\u2019 middle order. While a lot of their runs come from the top three, contributions like this show the depth they have.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSundar has often been used as a flexible option, but he stepped up, handled the pressure well, and ensured the chase was completed. It might not have looked flashy, but it was a very composed and clinical effort to get the team over the line,\u201d Ashwin said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further highlighted GT\u2019s methodical approach to run chases, which has become a hallmark of the franchise's success over recent seasons. \u201cGujarat Titans were once again incredibly composed in the way they approached the chase. Their batting may not always look explosive, but it\u2019s highly methodical and built around understanding conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSundar has often been used as a flexible option, but he stepped up, handled the pressure well, and ensured the chase was completed. It might not have looked flashy, but it was a very composed and clinical effort to get the team over the line,\u201d Ashwin said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With a hat-trick of victories in the bag, Shubman Gill-led will now head to Jaipur where they go up against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n