PUNE: After facing their fifth defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, a disappointed Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) skipper Ravindra Jadeja said they started brilliantly but his team failed to "execute plans" to win in the last five overs of the match.
David Miller's unbeaten half-century and Rashid Khan's cameo helped Gujarat beat Chennai by three wickets here at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday.
"We started brilliantly. First six overs were good as a bowling unit, but credit goes to Miller, played some good cricket shots. When we were batting, the wicket was gripping and the ball was holding, so we thought 169 was a par score," said Jadeja at the post-match presentation.
Miller's sensational knock of 94* was found brilliant support from stand-in GT captain Rashid, who smashed a 21-ball 40.
Needing 48 in the last three overs, Rashid smashed Chris Jordan for 3 sixes and a four to collect 25 runs and bring the equation down to 23 from 12 balls.
"We didn't execute our plans in the last five (overs). I think CJ (Chris Jordan) is experienced, so I thought let me go with him. He can bowl 4-5 yorkers. Unfortunately, it didn't happen today, that's the beauty of T20 cricket," he added.
This is the fifth win in six games for Gujarat Titans, while the fifth loss in six games for Chennai Super Kings. GT are currently on the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table with 10 points while CSK are just above winless Mumbai Indians.
