IPL Playoffs: GT vs RR Match Preview and More
The IPL playoffs are finally here, and it will be a qualifier match between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. Both the teams have shown what they are capable of, and it is very likely that this will be a thriller match for all the cricket fans. Who will this match and make their first spot to the finals is a big question. Let’s take a look at what have we seen so far in both the teams and also the GT vs RR preview.
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IPL Playoffs: GT vs RR Match Preview
Since being the first of the 10 teams to reach the elimination phase, the Titans have already proved that major event experience is an overstatement in sports, topping the table with 20 points from 14 matches in their maiden IPL appearance. Similarly, when GT enters the field, they will be thinking of Jos Butler. The event’s opener set the tone early on, hitting three centuries. Despite the fact that the IPL’s leading run-scorer has mellowed in recent games, GT would want to see the Englishman leave swiftly.
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Both sides have talented bowlers and batsmen. Titans players include Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, and Lockie Ferguson. The Eden pitch should entice them enough to bend their backs. The Royals’ counter-attackers are Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, and Kuldeep Sen. In terms of batting, the Titans would want to see Shubman Gill be more consistent. On the other hand with three consecutive single-digit scores, Jos Buttler remains the Royals’ talisman with 629 runs from 14 games. In terms of spin, the Royals hold a little advantage against Rashid Khan thanks to the Chahal-Ashwin combo.
A quality spin attack against the likes of aapdo Shubman tonight 🔥
It'll be a battle worthy of a qualifier 🙌#AavaDe #SeasonOfFirsts #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/4ZZCv2ULRE
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 24, 2022
Hardik Pandya is in great form
Hardik joined the IPL with a fitness issue. He’d lost his place in the Indian squad too. Hardik has bowled around 24 overs so far. He has bowled and batted with the new ball, and although only four wickets, he has a very strong economy rate of 7.79. In addition, the Titans’ captain has scored 413 runs. His selection in India’s T20I squad for the home series against South Africa was solely formal.
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Ashwin will play a key role for RR
Kumar Sangakkara and the team have maximized Ashwin’s batting prowess by using him as a great player in the batting order. Confidence fosters confidence, and the 35-year-old has adapted well to his new role. His match-winning 40 off 23 balls against Chennai Super Kings only three days ago underlined both his brilliance as a shortest-format batsman and how innovative and ambitious he can be when given the chance to express himself.
Want to know how both teams performed against each other the last time? Then read IPL 2022: RR vs GT Match Highlights
What will happen if the match is interrupted?
Despite the possibility of isolated thunderstorms on Tuesday, the ground staff is confident about a full match. However, in the case of a total washout, when even the Super Over is not possible, this IPL playoffs will be in favor of GT. GT will progress to the final as they are at the top of the rankings.
Absolutely Kicked to have Yuzi and Nehraji bless us with this moment 😉😆💙#AavaDe #SeasonOfFirsts #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/OlXTazPZJw
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 24, 2022
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