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Sai Sudharsan Agressive Intent से शतक लगाते तो 230 बन जाते तब GT जीत सकती थी? :Rahul Rawat |RCBvsGT

Cricket

Taon2026

Tagal6m

Panoorin Ngayon

7.2

In this high-scoring clash of the Indian Premier League 2026, Gujarat Titans posted a strong total of 205/3 in 20 overs, thanks to a century by Sai Sudharsan, who scored 100 runs in 58 balls. Interestingly, Vikrant Gupta had predicted a 57-ball hundred, which almost came true, making the moment even more viral. But despite this individual brilliance, GT still ended up losing the match as Royal Challengers Bangalore chased down 206 in just 18.5 overs, led by a match-winning 81 off 44 balls from Virat Kohli, who was awarded Player of the Match. This match raises serious questions about GT’s batting approach over the last two seasons. Why does this team continue to play safe cricket instead of going for aggressive 230–240 totals in modern T20? Even in this game, there was a clear slowdown in the middle and death overs. Sai Sudharsan took around 20 balls to move from 80 to 100, and those dot balls or singles could have pushed the total much higher. Is the team focusing more on personal milestones rather than match-winning intent? Players like Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler have the ability to accelerate, so why isn’t that intent visible consistently? Another major concern is GT’s middle order, which has been underperforming and looks unreliable under pressure. Instead of promoting power hitters like Jason Holder, the team often sticks to a conservative plan, making their strategy predictable for opposition teams. Even tactical decisions, like sending certain players ahead of stronger hitters, raise questions about management thinking. In modern T20 cricket, unpredictability and fearless hitting are key, but GT’s approach seems stuck in a safe zone. If GT continues to depend only on their top 3 and avoids taking risks, it will be very difficult for them to win the trophy, even if they qualify for the playoffs. This match clearly shows that scoring 200 is no longer enough—you need to dominate and aim higher. GT must fix their middle order, show more intent, and encourage at least one batter to play aggressively witho