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IPL 2016 Match 6: Gujarat Lions beat Rising Pune Supergiants by 7 wickets

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedApr 14, 2016 18:10 GMT
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18:01 (GMT)14 APR 2016

That's it from us today! Fabulous win for Gujarat today. We shall be back tomorrow LIVE for the 7th game of the IPL between the Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. Till then, goodnight!

18:00 (GMT)14 APR 2016

MOTM Aaron Finch said, "It's obviously nice to contribute to winning the first two games. Started off scratch and got a bit lucky. It was great batting with Baz. Baz is a special player and I'm very happy he's in our team. It's a great start to the tournament, against Pune, ably led by MS Dhoni. Would love to get some more wickets in the first six overs."

17:58 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Man of the match - Aaron Finch.

17:58 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Winning captain Suresh Raina said, "First game at home, we played very good cricket today. When you have Faulkner and Bravo, the game is never over. Hence, I decided to play 3 spinners as it's such a big ground. Credit to Tambe and Jadeja for bowling well. Bravo was the main player for us and we wanted to give him a chance to bat today. Finch and Baz set the tone for us. Captain is such a name for me but there are so many leaders in the squad so we just share the thoughts in the dressing room."

17:55 (GMT)14 APR 2016

It always seemed like it was going to be a bit short. But it depended on whether the bowlers could put in a strong performance and make it difficult for the batsmen. And they didn't. Add that to the fact that they were bowling at Finch and McCullum in good form and it was easy work for Gujarat. They will also be glad that Bravo clicked with the bat, impressing with a cameo.

17:54 (GMT)14 APR 2016

It's back to the drawing board for Dhoni and the RPSG. They got off to a wonderful start with Faf and KP laying the perfect foundation. However, once those two batsmen got out, it was a bit of a collapse. They should have ended up with a score of 180+ but only managed 163/5 after Dhoni took Bravo for 20 in the final over.

17:51 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Losing captain MS Dhoni, "I think it was a good score. On this wicket, it's important how you bowl in the first six. We conceded 60, which was not good enough. I didn't want to bowl M Ashwin so early but I was forced since the seamers were poor. I think we need to fix our compisition, there are a few areas where we need to decide who is the best player in each position. We're a new franchise and don't have the luxury of too many all rounders."

17:47 (GMT)14 APR 2016

OH come on! There is no way the game ended like that. Jadeja was ready to send it into the stands, he was ready, RP Singh charges in and bowls a WIDE! Sad, sad finish. Where is our poster finish? But nonetheless, great win for the Gujarat Lions! They have romped home to victory in the first game at the SCA Stadium, Rajkot by 7 wickets with 12 balls to spare.

17:46 (GMT)14 APR 2016

18.1 Singh to Jadeja, 1 WIDE, such a sad way to end the game, bangs the ball in and it sails over Jadeja down the leg side. Solid performance from the home team.

17:45 (GMT)14 APR 2016

RP Singh to bowl.

17:45 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Just 1 to win now, all the attention shifts to Jadeja. What a moment for him as he gets to hit the winning runs in his home ground. Does he do it in style? How inspired is he by MSD? We shall see.

17:47 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.6 Bhatia to Bravo, SIX, backs away and lofts a full ball inside half over covers for a typical Bravo maximum. All grace and poise from Bravo.

17:44 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.5 Bhatia to Bravo, 2 runs, full ball and not timed well to long on and Smith fumbles and they cross over for a brace.

17:43 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.5 Bhatia to Jadeja, 1 NO BALL, tapped to long on, FREE HIT time for the DJ!

17:42 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Dhoni must be disappointed with his team's bowling performance today. Much was made of Pune's bowling line up prior to the tournament. Many people felt it wasn't good enough but they responded superbly in the game against Mumbai. Today, however, has been a sterner test, and they have come up short.

17:42 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.4 Bhatia to Jadeja, no run, slower ball on a length and tapped to short cover.

17:41 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.3 Bhatia to Bravo, 1 LEG BYE, kisses the pads, past Dhoni for a single.

17:41 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.2 Bhatia to Jadeja, 1 run, tapped to Marsh at short mid-wicket and they rush across for a quick single.

17:40 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17.1 Bhatia to Jadeja, no run, straight ball patted to short mid-wicket.

17:40 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Rajat Bhatia to bowl.

17:39 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Great stuff from M Ashwin, well rewarded with the wickets of Raina & Finch. We'll see more of him this IPL.

17:39 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.6 M Ashwin to Jadeja, 1 run, off the back-foot played to Pietersen at deep mid-wicket.

17:38 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17:39 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.5 M Ashwin to Jadeja, no run, played to short mid-wicket with the turn and he taken off, sent back, they go up for the decision, he is safe there Jadeja.

17:38 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.4 M Ashwin to Bravo, 1 run, another loopy ball and driven uppishly to Ishant.

17:37 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.3 M Ashwin to Jadeja, 1 run, full ball and Jadeja played to long on with the turn.

17:37 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.3 M Ashwin to Jadeja, 1 WIDE, another googly goes wrong, turned way outside off.

17:36 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.2 M Ashwin to Jadeja, no run, sharp turn hits the lads of Jadeja.

17:36 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Jadeja comes into bat.

17:35 (GMT)14 APR 2016

17:37 (GMT)14 APR 2016

16.1 M Ashwin to Raina, OUT, stumped this time, Raina skips down the track and that ball slides past him to Dhoni who takes the bails off. Too late by all means now? One positive that Pune can take out of this game is M Ashwin's bowling. He was taken for plenty early on, but has come back and done so well. Very admirable.

17:34 (GMT)14 APR 2016

M Ashwin to complete his spell.

17:32 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Timeout. 3 boundaries and Bravo takes ALL the pressure off. They literally need to walk to the finish line now.

17:32 (GMT)14 APR 2016

15.6 Ishant to Raina, 1 run, short ball and Raina just sat back and tapped it to deep mid-wicket. he is forever on the look out for short ball.

17:31 (GMT)14 APR 2016

15.5 Ishant to Bravo, 1 run, back of a length and Bravo jumps and taps it down for a single.

17:31 (GMT)14 APR 2016

15.4 Ishant to Bravo, FOUR, full ball on off and it does not matter, Bravo this time stays put and lofts it over extra cover, this is sublime. Oh just stop will you? Bravo is incredibly effective at playing inside out and he is displaying his whole array of shots there.

17:32 (GMT)14 APR 2016

15.3 Ishant to Bravo, FOUR, wide ball on a back of a length and then Bravo leans back and lofts it over covers for another boundary. The previous ball game him the confidence, he's now really feeling it! Pulling out all the shots, with the typical calypso flavour.

17:29 (GMT)14 APR 2016

15.2 Ishant to Bravo, FOUR, he is standing way outside his stumps, and Bravo then lifts it over mid off. CALYPSO! What a shot, absolute defiance by Bravo there. That definitely will be part of the highlight reel.

17:28 (GMT)14 APR 2016

15.1 Ishant to Raina, 1 run, hurled into the pads and Raina jumps and flicks it to deep fine leg.

17:27 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Ishant to finish his spell.

17:34 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Good over to finish his spell by R Ashwin, he has completed his spell this time. Has been tidy as he generally is. However, he hasn't taken a wicket. Something MSD and his team would have cherished so much more.

17:29 (GMT)14 APR 2016

14.6 Ashwin to Bravo, no run, a carrom ball to finish, Bravo did not pick it as he was looking it turn it and a leading edge almost carried to the man at short cover.

17:26 (GMT)14 APR 2016

14.5 Ashwin to Raina, 1 run, on a length angling in and Raina dabs it to long off.

17:26 (GMT)14 APR 2016

14.4 Ashwin to Raina, 2 runs, full on the pads and taps it to wide of mid-wicket and they sprint a brace.

17:25 (GMT)14 APR 2016

14.3 Ashwin to Raina, no run, dabbed to short cover. Pressure building on Raina? He nearly blew it. Tries to sneak in a single but Bravo rightly sends him back, another chance for a run out, missed! What is with the run outs today?

17:24 (GMT)14 APR 2016

14.2 Ashwin to Raina, no run, tries to sweep gets a toe end.

17:26 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Ashwin bowling, Raina batting, Dhoni wicketkeeping. Where art thou CSK? Oh, Bravo on the non strikers end.

17:24 (GMT)14 APR 2016

14.1 Ashwin to Raina, no run, almost chopped on there by Raina, too close to cut.

17:24 (GMT)14 APR 2016

Less than a run a ball required now. R Ashwin back in.

17:23 (GMT)14 APR 2016

13.6 Ishant to Raina, 1 run, slower ball on a length and driven to long on.
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