Joshua Little, the young Irish fast bowler, has impressed in his first outing for the Gujarat Titans in the 2024 IPL season. Despite missing earlier matches due to team composition, Little grabbed four crucial wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on a day when victory seemed easy for the home team.
Little’s impactful four-over spell (4/45) included the prized scalp of Faf du Plessis, who was batting aggressively at 64(23). He then went on to dismiss key middle-order batsmen Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green, all for under 5 runs. A couple of his dismissals were aided by sharp catches from David Miller.
Little’s performance halted RCB’s momentum and brought the Gujarat Titans back into the contest. While RCB eventually secured the win by 4 wickets thanks to a late flourish from Dinesh Karthik, Little’s spell highlighted his potential and why he should be a regular feature in the GT lineup.
A Rising Star from Ireland
Born in Dublin on November 1, 1999, Little etched his name in cricket history during the T20 World Cup 2022 by becoming the first Irish bowler to claim a hat-trick, a feat achieved against a strong New Zealand side.
The left-arm pacer’s journey in the IPL began in 2022 when the Gujarat Titans acquired him, marking the first time an Irish player entered the prestigious auction. He impressed in his debut season, claiming 7 wickets in 10 innings and contributing to GT’s championship run.
Recognizing his talent, the Gujarat Titans retained Little for the 2023 and 2024 seasons at a price of INR 4.4 crores each time. With his recent performance, Little has justified their faith and is poised to play a significant role for the Titans in their title defense.pen_sparktunesharemore_vert
