{"id":8791,"date":"2026-05-10T10:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T10:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kumble-praises-gill-after-gts-77-run-win-over-rr-rashid-shines"},"modified":"2026-05-10T10:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T10:29:58","slug":"kumble-praises-gill-after-gts-77-run-win-over-rr-rashid-shines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kumble-praises-gill-after-gts-77-run-win-over-rr-rashid-shines","title":{"rendered":"Kumble Praises Gill After GT\u2019s 77-Run Win Over RR, Rashid Shines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble heaped praise on Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Afghanistan\u2019s Rashid Khan after the duo helped their side secure a commanding 77-run win over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. Gill\u2019s composed batting set the foundation, while Rashid returned to form with a sharp pace-backed burst that dismantled the chase at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.<\/p>\n<h2>Match impact: Gill\u2019s 84 and Rashid\u2019s 4-33<\/h2>\n<p>Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total of 229\/4 in their innings, with Gill once again steering the batting effort through the middle overs. In response, Rajasthan Royals were restricted to 152 all out in 16.3 overs, handing the visitors a decisive victory.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gujarat Titans: 229\/4 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium<\/li>\n<li>Rajasthan Royals: 152 all out in 16.3 overs<\/li>\n<li>Rashid Khan: 4 wickets for 33 runs<\/li>\n<li>Result: Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kumble on Gill: elegance, control and batting deep<\/h2>\n<p>After the match, Kumble described Gill as one of the most attractive top-order batters in contemporary cricket, stressing that his approach is built on timing and judgement rather than spectacle. He also pointed to Gill\u2019s knack for turning early steadiness into long, influential innings\u2014an ability that helps Gujarat repeatedly reach imposing totals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gill\u2019s style is \u201cpleasing\u201d and not built on excessive flash<\/li>\n<li>He plays each delivery on its value, maintaining control even when going for bigger shots<\/li>\n<li>Kumble highlighted how Gill converts starts into meaningful innings<\/li>\n<li>Batting deep once set helps Gujarat push totals beyond the 200-mark<\/li>\n<li>Kumble singled out the Rajasthan Royals game as a clear example of that pattern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kumble\u2019s analysis: why Rashid looked sharper against RR<\/h2>\n<p>Kumble also broke down Rashid Khan\u2019s performance, saying the spinner appeared significantly more dangerous due to an increase in pace through the air. He noted that Rashid had shown reduced pace at different points\u2014both last season and during the first half of this IPL\u2014yet felt that the match versus Rajasthan Royals showcased his effectiveness at its best.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rashid attacked the stumps with clear intent and executed his plans well<\/li>\n<li>Kumble felt Rashid\u2019s pace was \u201cspot on\u201d against RR<\/li>\n<li>He had previously slowed his pace at stages in the last season and early this IPL, which impacted his threat<\/li>\n<li>Against Rajasthan, the return of his quicker movement made a major difference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Quicker, skidding deliveries as Rashid\u2019s key weapon<\/h3>\n<p>Kumble further argued that Rashid\u2019s fastest, skidding deliveries remain his biggest T20 advantage. Instead of depending only on spin, flight or deception, those quicker balls tend to force batters into mistakes by rushing them\u2014particularly when the ball skids and moves away from the batter. Kumble compared this to how many spinners typically generate confusion by looping the ball in the air, saying Rashid achieves the same\u2014or greater\u2014effect through pace and sharp variation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rashid beats batters with speed rather than relying primarily on flight or turn<\/li>\n<li>Many spinners deceive by looping the ball in the air<\/li>\n<li>Rashid rushes batters with extra pace to create uncertainty<\/li>\n<li>The quicker, skidding deliveries that move away often lead to errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble heaped praise on Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Afghanistan\u2019s Rashid Khan after the duo helped their side secure a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8788,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Kumble Praises Gill as Rashid Shines in GT vs RR 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