The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw new champions on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The final was played between Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural edition champions, and the debutants Gujarat Titans. The Titans, who have been arguably the most consistent franchise throughout the season, had the last laugh as well as they registered a comprehensive seven-wicket win against the Royals.
Hardik Pandya stepped up on the big occasion. Firstly, with the ball in hand, he got the dangerous Jos Buttler, as well as Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer before finishing with excellent figures of 4-0-17-3. Then, while chasing an easy target of 131, he scored 34 off 30 balls before Shubman Gill hit the winning six in 18.1 overs.
Many former cricketers have taken to their respective social media handles, mostly on Twitter, to congratulate the Titans, who had a breathtaking season under Hardik and the head coach Ashish Nehra. It is worth a mention that Gary Kirsten had been working as their mentor, while Rashid Khan was their vice-captain.
Here are a few appreciations:
UNDOUBTEDLY!
A title win for the Titans!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Undoubtedly the most consistent team of the tournament.
Well played and many congratulations, !
THE BEST TEAM!
Congratulations & support staff! Arguably the best team this season!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Outstanding tournament for & . Not long b4 he gets into the T20 national side 🇮🇳 Last but not the least hanste-hansate cup utha liya 🏆
A DREAM DEBUT!
What a dream debut season for Gujarat Titans. has been absolutely brilliant as a leader and player. This has been a fantastic IPL and great to see a new champion. Jos Buttler was in a league of his own and Rajasthan Royals can be proud of their season.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
A LESSON!
Mocked for not having a strong team on paper at the begining of IPL
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)
Surprised everyone with their performance and won the IPL.
Gujarat Titans have taught all of us an important lesson of life. 2022
A GREAT WORK!
Congratulations for winning .. and great work done by and 👍
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay)
WONDERFUL!
Firstly Heartiest Congratulations to for a wonderful victory, you were brilliant too! Secondly I am proud of each and everyone involved in this tournament to make this season a success. 🙏🏼
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
WELL DONE!
Well done GT! Especially Miller, Rashid, Gill, Saha and Shami. But above all Hardik!!! Excellence in 3 depts. What a revelation he has been! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
IPL CHAMPIONS!
Congrats to Hardik Pandya and his one of two franchises to win tHe IPL in their first season. Wonderful bowling unit and so many different guys stepping up all season. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCE!
GT showed us what it takes to win the world's toughest T20 championship.Being debutants, they never let the pressure affect their superlative performance. Great leadership from &
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
many congratulations to . Enjoy the trophy!
HARDIK PANDYA!
Every match they played they got a new hero. Stuff of dreams for a franchise playing their first season. Many congratulations !
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
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