GT vs RR IPL 2023 Live: Mohammed Shami bowls three overs in powerplay

In IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals, pacer Mohammed Shami was has bowled three overs off his four over spell in the powerplay itself. It was a risky move by the Titans’ skipper, as Shami is a key bowler for the team, and his overs are crucial in the middle and death overs.

Shami started off his spell in a fantastic fashion, picking up the wicket of Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler. He bowled a brilliant delivery that swung in sharply and hit the off-stump, resulting in Buttler’s dismissal for a duck.

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Shami was however unlucky not to pick up the wicket of Devdutt Paddikal, as an easy catch was dropped by Shubman Gill at slips.

It was a bold move by the Gujarat Titans’ skipper to bowl Shami for three overs in the powerplay, as it could have backfired if Shami had leaked runs.