RR vs GT IPL 2022: The cricketing fraternity is delighted and excited to see the new form of Hardik Pandya. Coming in from a long injury period, Hardik Pandya has played the role of captain for Gujarat Titans ably, as he now bowls in the powerplay as well as bats at #4. Against Rajasthan Royals, captain Pandya played a superb captain's knock and helped his team to a good total.
After coming in to bat in just the 5th over, as Titans lost their second wicket at a meagre score of 15, Hardik Pandya held the crease firmly, striking only at loose balls or when the team required. After completing his fifty off 34 balls, in the 14th over, Pandya looked to increase his strike rate and take the team to a good total. This was also the first time Hardik Pandya scored back-to-back fifties in the IPL.
The 15th over of the innings was being bowled by ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin bowled the third delivery flat & quick, and Hardik smacked it with perfect timing. Devudt Padikkal tried to catch the ball but it was just above the tall player and the ball went for a six.
