RCB vs GT: “I Should Have Finished It,” Says Vijay Shankar

The IPL group stage came to an end with the RCB vs GT game last night at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gujarat Titans defeated the home team Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets to eliminate them from the competition. Chasing down a target of 198 runs in a rain-affected game, Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar were the stars of the batting line-up. While Gill has been in great touch throughout the IPL season, the cameo by Vijay Shankar was game-changing.

After the early wicket of Wriddhiman Saha in the RCB vs GT run chase Vijay Shankar was promoted up the order to bat with Gill. The duo shared a partnership of 100+ runs that took the game away from the opposition. Vijay Shankar could not finish the game as he was dismissed on 53 by Vyshak Kumar. In the post-match discussion, the player opened up on his innings and expressed his disappointment over getting out without finishing.

“It was a wonderful feeling to win the game,” says Vijay Shankar

“We have been playing good cricket overall and this chase was really needed for us. Going into the playoffs, chasing close to 200 was really satisfying. I should have finished it. I was set and hitting the ball well towards the end. Overall it was a wonderful feeling to win the game. It was not that easy with the new ball when they bowled the back of a length balls into the pitch, that’s the reason why we could not get the ball in the gaps,” Vijay Shankar said after the RCB vs GT game.

By defeating CSK in Qualifier 1, GT has the chance to advance to the final for the second time in a row. Vijay Shankar also opened up on facing Chennai Super Kings. He, furthermore, acknowledged that Shubman Gill’s form has been of great help to the team. “It is about taking it game by game and it is important to enjoy as we don’t get to play in the playoffs every season,” he added. The all-rounder concluded by saying that playing against Chennai at their home ground will be exciting. Gujarat’s victory in the RCB vs GT game has helped Mumbai Indians to qualify at number 4. The top 4 teams this season are GT, CSK, LSG, and MI.