Gujarat Giants vs India Capitals Highlights, LLC 2023: Gayle, O'Brien Blitz In Vain; IC Beat GG By 12 Runs To Reach Qualifier 2

India Capitals beat Gujarat Giants by 12 runs. They qualify for the qualifier 2 knocking out Gujarat out of the tournament.

India Capitals have made a roaring comeback in the game with a brilliant over from Isuru Udana. GG need 19 off 4 balls.

Another one bites the dust. This time, it is Chris Gayle as he departs on 84(55). GG need 23 off 11 balls. 

What a knock from Kevin O'Brien. He departs after scoring 57 off 33 balls giving the much required support for Chris Gayle. GG need 23 off 12 balls.

This is slipping away from the hands of Gautam Gambhir-led India Capitals. The universe boss along with the Irish butcher are putting on a show tonight in this chase. GG need 39 off 24 balls.

This has been a brilliantly orchestrated chase by GG with Chris Gayle in the leading role. GG need 57 off 34 balls.

Some brilliant shots by Kevin O' Brien in the over has kept the required run-rate up. GG need 104 off 54 balls.

After the fall of third wicket, Chris Gayle is joined by Kevin O'Brien in the middle. He can strike a mean blow for sure. 

India Capitals are punching it back well with a couple of wickets. Richard Levi and Jacques Kallis are the ones to depart. Chris Gayle is still key in the chase.

OUT! Jacques Kallis departs early in the powerplay. He wanted to maintain the healthy run-rate in the chase but to no avail. 

Gujarat Giants are off to quickfire start in this huge chase. Openers Chris Gayle and Jacques Kallis are off to a positive note. 

India Capitals finish on 223 for 7 at the end of 20 overs. 

The magical figure of 200 has been crossed by India Capitals in Surat. 

Gautam Gambhir departed after scoring 54 while Ben Dunk was dismissed after scoring 30 runs. Ricardo Powell and Bharath Chipli are at the crease India Capitals eye 200 total.

India Capitals: 157/4 (14)

India Capitals lost Kevin Pieterson after a cameo knock of 26 runs off 15 balls. Meanwhile, Gambhir slammed his fifty as 100 came up for India Capitals in the 10th over.

India Capitals: 116/2 (11)

Big relief for Gujarat Giants as Sarabjit Ladda sends Kirk Edwards (26) back to the pavilion just after the end of the powerplay. Kevin Pietersen joins captain Gautam Gambhir in the middle.

India Capitals: 77/1 (8)

Ideal start for India Capitals in the powerplay as Gambhir and Edwards stitched a 60-run partnership for the opening wicket in the first six overs. The scoring rate has been at 10 runs per over as Gambhir is taking charge in the attack. 

India Capitals: 60/0 (6)

Captain Gautam Gambhir and Kirk Edwards gave a solid start to India Capitals in the knockout clash as the duo added 18 runs in the first two overs of the powerplay.

India Capitals: 18/0 (2)

Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Notably, the winner of this Eliminator match will advance to face the victorious team from Qualifier 1 in the second Qualifier on Thursday, December 7, 2023. 

India Capitals, on the other hand, faced challenges with three losses but managed to secure a win in their third match. Their encounter against Gujarat Giants ended in a draw. Finishing with three points and a net run rate of +0.303, they claimed the fourth position in the points table, securing a spot in the playoffs due to a superior net run rate.

Gujarat Giants have had a mixed journey in the tournament, losing their first match but making a strong comeback with three consecutive victories. Their fifth match against India Capitals was abandoned. With seven points from three wins, one loss, and one abandoned game, they secured the third position in the group stage with a net run rate of +0.083.

Hello and welcome to the live cricket coverage of the Eliminator match of the Legends League Cricket 2023 between Gujarat Giants and India Capitals here at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat.