Gujarat Titans defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets to start their IPL journey on a winning note, Hindustan Times reported.

Chasing 159 for the win, Rahul Tewatia (40 not out) and Abhinav Manohar (15*) held nerves and took Gujarat past the finish line with two balls to spare.

Earlier, pacer Dushmantha Chameera removed Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar early in the powerplay to leave Gujarat Titans reeling at 44 for two after first six overs at the Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Hardik Pandya joined Matthew Wade after his team lost two early wickets in the chase, according to Hindustan Times.

Hardik and Wade added a 50 partnership but perished in quick succession. For Lucknow, Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni put up a rescue act to add a 50-run stand.

The pair bailed Lucknow Super Giants from a precarious situation as Lucknow reached 158 for six in 20 overs. Shami (3/25) produced one of the most breath-taking spells in the IPL before Hooda and Badoni resurrected the Lucknow innings, Hindustan Times reported.