Umpires intervene, bat fails testThe bat failed to pass through the gauge, prompting immediate action. Tewatia was asked to switch bats before facing a single delivery, leading to a brief but dramatic pause in play. The rule was introduced to prevent players from using oversized bats.With a replacement bat in hand, Tewatia managed an unbeaten 11 off 10 balls, including a boundary, helping Gujarat post 162/6 in their 20 overs.WATCH: Tewatia’s bat fails the gauge testGujarat fall short despite fightbackDespite a competitive total, the Shubman Gill-led side fell short as Punjab chased down the target in 19.1 overs in a tense finish. Gill later admitted that his team were slightly below par with the bat.“Batting, it never looked like a 210-220 wicket. But I think 175-180 would have been ideal,” Gill said after the match, adding that conditions improved under lights with a slightly wet ball aiding stroke play.Gill also credited Prasidh Krishna for sparking a late fightback with a three-wicket burst after being introduced in the 13th over. “He was bowling well in the nets, and we felt his pace could make a difference on a slowing surface,” he explained.The GT skipper also praised debutant Ashok Sharma, calling him a “good find” despite a challenging outing.