'What a Comeback!' Netizens Laud Ishant Sharma for His Last-Over Heroics As 35-Year-Old Pacer Defends 12 Runs Against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023
The seasoned fast bowler used all his experience to successfully defend 12 runs in the last over of the match. He did not concede a single boundary and also got the big wicket of Rahul Tewatia, who was batting well on 20 off six balls.
Netizens were full of praise for Ishant Sharma after the fast bowler produced a fine performance to help Delhi Capitals beat Gujarat Titans by just five runs in what turned out to be a low-scoring encounter in IPL 2023. The 35-year-old Ishant Sharma had 12 runs to defend and he did the job masterfully, restricting Gujarat Titans to 125/6 in their pursuit of 130/8. Sharma did not play all the matches in this edition of the IPL but has been absolutely splendid since his inclusion in the team. Take a look at how some netizens reacted to this incredible bowling performance. Lethal Spell! Mohammed Shami Wrecks Delhi Capitals' Batting Order With Figures of 4/11 During GT vs DC IPL 2023 Match (Watch Video).
'What a Comeback'
The Celebrations of Ishant Sharma after defend 12 runs and won the match for Delhi Capitals.
What a Incredible story of him, What a comeback. Take a bow, Ishant Sharma. pic.twitter.com/nfaZC8G2Cv
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 2, 2023
Age Just a Number
Ishant Sharma defying the age and the tag.
Well bowled....!!#GTvsDC pic.twitter.com/kd4cZR2Eiw
— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito) May 2, 2023
'Ishant Sharma-Delhi Capitals' Hero'
ISHANT SHARMA - THE HERO OF DELHI CAPITALS.
GT needed 12 in 6 balls - 2,1,0,W,2,1 to win it for DC. What a performance, what an over by Ishant! pic.twitter.com/TdPovCfP8P
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2023
'The Man, The Myth, The Legend'
Ishant Sharma The Man, The Myth, The Legend. pic.twitter.com/7bF94GKS9W
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 2, 2023
Truly Does!
Ishant Sharma deserves every bit of appreciation tonight.
The only the 2nd bowler in history after Daniel Sams to defend a total against GT in the last over. pic.twitter.com/cf77LEHC9m
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2023
'The Greatest'
The Greatest There Was
The Greatest There Is
The Greatest There Will Ever Be
ISHANT SHARMA !!!!#GTvDC pic.twitter.com/LfpQit6j6a
— Sir BoiesX 🕯 (@BoiesX45) May 2, 2023
'Old is Gold'
🚨 Old is Gold
Ishant Sharma ✅
Mohammad Shami ✅
Mohit Sharma ✅
Ajinkya Rahane ✅
Wriddhiman Saha ✅
Ambati Rayudu ✅
MS Dhoni ✅
Faf du Plessis ✅
Amit Mishra ✅
Piyush Chawla ✅
David Wiese ✅
Sikandar Raza ✅
Age is but a number. Loving this part of their careers!…
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) May 2, 2023
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