Former SunRisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody heaped praise on Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill after his match-winning century against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 clash. Gill’s blistering knock of 104 off just 55 balls, along with Sai Sudharsan’s 103 off 51 balls, powered GT to a record-breaking opening stand and a crucial victory.
Moody emphasized the significance of Gill’s century, particularly after his omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad. “It reaffirms his status as a world-class batter,” Moody said. “He’s obviously gutted about not being part of India’s World Cup team, but this knock shows that he’s still a force to be reckoned with.”
Moody also highlighted the impact of GT’s fielding effort, which he believes was crucial in separating the two sides. “Gujarat was very good in the field, they took all their catches, some really good catches,” he said. “CSK were unlike CSK, just a little sloppy in their performance out there.”
The win keeps GT’s playoff hopes alive, while CSK remains in fourth place despite the defeat. Moody believes that GT’s fielding effort was a key factor in their victory. “It’s important for the bowlers when the conditions are difficult for them to survive,” he said. “The fielding effort today was a big difference.”
