Shikhar Dhawan, the Punjab Kings captain, was dismissed for a single-digit score for the first time this season in their match against Gujarat Titans. The left-handed opener had been in outstanding form in the previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring consecutive half-century and a blazing 99 not-out.
However, his streak was halted by the Gujarat Titans’ bowlers, who managed to get him out cheaply. Joshua Little, the left-arm seamer, was the one to dismiss Dhawan, who was looking to whip the ball over midwicket but got beaten by the late outswing.
The ball took the leading edge and went straight to Alzarri Joseph, who took a good catch running back from mid-on. Dhawan’s dismissal was a big blow for the Punjab Kings, who were relying on him to provide a solid start to their innings.
Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans would be delighted with the wicket of the dangerous opener, who has the ability to take the game away from the opposition single-handedly. With the Punjab Kings’ top-order weakened by Dhawan’s dismissal, the Gujarat Titans would be looking to capitalize and put pressure on the middle-order.
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