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Ian Chadband

Aussie pacer Johnson the toast of Gujarat after IPL win

Adelaide's pace ace Spencer Johnson has become the toast of Ahmedabad, recovering from a nightmare IPL debut over to deliver a double-wicket comeback that propelled Gujarat Titans to a thrilling triumph.

In front of his excited home fans, the 28-year-old left-hander, one of the big gambles of the IPL auction when he was signed on a massive $1.78 million deal, had what he called an "absolutely incredible" experience at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

It had all begun badly for the Aussie newcomer with Mumbai Indians trying to chase down Gujarat's 6-186. 

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