IPL 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Shimron Hetmyer headlines in Rajasthan Royals’ nail-biting win over Gujarat Titans

Another day, another thriller! Such was the story of Match 23 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 betw♑een Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Asked to bat first, the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat posted a challenging total of 177/7 in their 20 overs. David Miller top-scored for his side with 46 runs off 30 balls, while Shubman Gill (45) and Hardik (28) also made valuable contributions to the scorecard. For the Royals, Sandeep Sharma (2/25) and Trent Boult (1/46) were the standout bowlers.

In response, the Royals chased down the target in 19.2 overs with three wickets in hand. The key to their victory was a stunning knock from skipper Sanju Samson, who smashe🗹d 60 runs off 32 balls with three fours and 🌟six sixes.

However, Hetmyer played the match-winning inning with 56 runs off 26 balls, which included five sixes. For Gujarat, Mohammed Shami was ඣthe pick of the bowlers, picking up three wickets⛄ for 25 runs in his four overs.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Shimron Hetmyer, you’re made of steel. 🔥

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)

been very entertaining so far.

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel)

Shimron Hetmyer what a finisher…

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)

Samson and Hetmy🍸er. Simply outstanding. That was some of🉐 the best batting in a tricky chase you can see. What a tournament we are having!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

SHIMRON HETMYER, THE HERO.

Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans for t🔯he first time in IPL.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

Unreal consistency of Shimron Het♎myer in this role. What a beast he has become in finishing. Crazy stuff.

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)

Hetti – what an innings! Fantastic innings

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)

What a knock by Shimron Hetmyer – 56* (26).

The finisher of Rajasthan Royals delivered atܫ a much needed 🃏time, a marvelous run chase. Sanju and Hetmyer are the heroes, Jurel and Ashwin played a good cameo.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

David Miller celebration after tak✨ing Sanju Samson catch 🫴 Majestic iꦐnning by Sanju ends

— Vikram Kohli 🇮🇳 (@KohliVikram_)

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What a finish♍! Shimron Hetmyer finishes it off with his 5th m𝓡aximum on his way to 56* (26)

RR win by 3 wickets

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)

Finishing is considered to beꦫ the tough job in cricket and this guy alway🐭s does it for Rajasthan Royals.

Shimron Hetmyer, you legend. 🔥

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns)