Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, marking their third encounter of the season. With a spot in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Their head-to-head battle this year has been evenly matched so far, as RR secured a narrow six-run victory in April, while GT bounced back strongly with a dominant 77-run win earlier in May.&nbsp;GT enter the contest after a disappointing outing in Qualifier 1, where a sudden batting collapse against RCB led to a heavy 92-run defeat. Despite that setback, Friday’s match offers them a crucial chance to recover quickly and keep their title hopes alive.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, head into the knockout game with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The Royals are currently on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/outstanding-performance-pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-u23-wrestlers-for-historic-asian-championships-1780046843145">'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships</a>&nbsp;The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the IPL 2026 final, but what if rain or other circumstances fails to produce a result? In that situation, IPL regulations provide a clear solution.&nbsp;According to Clause 16.10.3 of the IPL playing conditions, any playoff fixture, including both Qualifiers, the Eliminator and the final must be decided through a Super Over if the match ends in a tie or no result. If required, multiple Super Overs can be played.&nbsp;However, if conditions do not allow even a Super Over to take place, the team that finished higher on the league-stage points table will automatically progress as the winner of the playoff match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since Gujarat Titans ended above Rajasthan Royals in the standings, GT would qualify for the final if the match is abandoned without the possibility of a Super Over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-watch-osaka-dazzles-in-golden-bomber-jacket-for-round-2-at-roland-garros-1780034470538">French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2</a>&nbsp;There is also no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 2, as there is only a one-day gap before the final and the two matches being held at different venues, the IPL schedule does not accommodate an additional day for this fixture.<h3>Weather Report</h3>As for the weather, conditions are expected to remain mostly pleasant, though there is a slight possibility of rain during the game. While the IMD has issued hailstorm alerts for a few regions in Punjab, Mullanpur is not among the affected areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rain chances around the venue currently stand at roughly 10 per cent and temperatures during the match are likely to hover near 30 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur tonight, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are set to clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026, marking their third encounter of the season. With a spot in the final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Their head-to-head battle this year has been evenly matched so far, as RR secured a narrow six-run victory in April, while GT bounced back strongly with a dominant 77-run win earlier in May. GT enter the contest after a disappointing outing in Qualifier 1, where a sudden batting collapse against RCB led to a heavy 92-run defeat. Despite that setback, Friday’s match offers them a crucial chance to recover quickly and keep their title hopes alive. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, head into the knockout game with confidence after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator. The Royals are currently on a three-match winning streak and will look to continue their momentum. Also Read - 'Outstanding performance': PM Narendra Modi congratulates U23 wrestlers for historic Asian Championships The winner of tonight’s match will advance to the IPL 2026 final, but what if rain or other circumstances fails to produce a result? In that situation, IPL regulations provide a clear solution. According to Clause 16.10.3 of the IPL playing conditions, any playoff fixture, including both Qualifiers, the Eliminator and the final must be decided through a Super Over if the match ends in a tie or no result. If required, multiple Super Overs can be played. However, if conditions do not allow even a Super Over to take place, the team that finished higher on the league-stage points table will automatically progress as the winner of the playoff match. Since Gujarat Titans ended above Rajasthan Royals in the standings, GT would qualify for the final if the match is abandoned without the possibility of a Super Over. Also Read - French Open 2026 | Osaka dazzles in 'golden bomber jacket' in Round 2 There is also no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 2, as there is only a one-day gap before the final and the two matches being held at different venues, the IPL schedule does not accommodate an additional day for this fixture. Weather Report As for the weather, conditions are expected to remain mostly pleasant, though there is a slight possibility of rain during the game. While the IMD has issued hailstorm alerts for a few regions in Punjab, Mullanpur is not among the affected areas. Rain chances around the venue currently stand at roughly 10 per cent and temperatures during the match are likely to hover near 30 degrees Celsius.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals face off for IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 in Mullanpur tonight, with the winner advancing to Sunday’s final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in GT vs RR IPL 2026 Qualifier 2?

In the 2026 Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma grabbed attention in their clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as the 23-year-old bowled the fastest ball of the season, a 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, highlighting his raw pace. Throughout his spell, Sharma consistently operated above 145 kmph and even breached the 150 kmph mark twice in a single over, surpassing Anrich Nortje’s earlier benchmark of 150.9 kmph. He finished his spell with figures of 1/37, with Shimron Hetmyer as his lone wicket.&nbsp;Despite it being only his second IPL appearance, Sharma has already made a strong impression. On debut, he had touched 149.7 kmph and earned praise from Gujarat captain Shubman Gill, who sees him as a key asset.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-two-bad-innings-don-t-define-him-csk-coach-backs-struggling-sanju-samson-1775281700627">'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson</a><h2>Who is Ashok Sharma?</h2>Ashok Sharma comes from the village of Rampura near Jaipur and his journey to cricket is linked to an emotional family story. He grew up in a modest farming family, where money was limited and his father, Nathulal, could only support one son’s cricket dreams. In a selfless decision, Ashok’s older brother, Akshay Sharma, gave up his own cricket ambitions to let Ashok follow his passion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Akshay stepped away from the sport and focused on farming and his studies, convincing their parents to fully back Ashok’s cricket career, according to media reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-rr-claim-top-spot-after-thriller-vs-gt-dc-move-to-second-with-win-over-mi-1775358365035">IPL 2026 updated points table: RR claim top spot after thriller vs GT; DC move to second with win over MI</a>&nbsp;The journey for the 23-year-old was not easy and after struggling for opportunities at the Under-23 level, Sharma even considered quitting the sport. However, his breakthrough finally came in domestic cricket during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as a standout performer, taking 22 wickets in 10 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sharma made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings on Mar 31 and immediately lived up to expectations, clocking 149.7 kmph with his very first delivery. He soon picked up his maiden IPL wicket, dismissing Marco Jansen with a back-of-the-hand slower ball and finished the match with figures of 1/31.&nbsp;Although he previously spent time with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals without breaking into the playing XI, Gujarat Titans’ decision to sign him for INR 90 lakh in the 2026 auction is already paying off. Now the quickest bowler in the league, Sharma’s rise is remarkable, especially for someone who once nearly gave up cricket entirely.

Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma bowls the fastest ball of IPL 2026 at 154.2 kmph vs RR, breaking Anrich Nortje’s record and showcasing his rapid rise and raw pace.

In the 2026 Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma grabbed attention in their clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as the 23-year-old bowled the fastest ball of the season, a 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, highlighting his raw pace. Throughout his spell, Sharma consistently operated above 145 kmph and even breached the 150 kmph mark twice in a single over, surpassing Anrich Nortje’s earlier benchmark of 150.9 kmph. He finished his spell with figures of 1/37, with Shimron Hetmyer as his lone wicket. Despite it being only his second IPL appearance, Sharma has already made a strong impression. On debut, he had touched 149.7 kmph and earned praise from Gujarat captain Shubman Gill, who sees him as a key asset. Also Read - 'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson Who is Ashok Sharma? Ashok Sharma comes from the village of Rampura near Jaipur and his journey to cricket is linked to an emotional family story. He grew up in a modest farming family, where money was limited and his father, Nathulal, could only support one son’s cricket dreams. In a selfless decision, Ashok’s older brother, Akshay Sharma, gave up his own cricket ambitions to let Ashok follow his passion. Akshay stepped away from the sport and focused on farming and his studies, convincing their parents to fully back Ashok’s cricket career, according to media reports. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: RR claim top spot after thriller vs GT; DC move to second with win over MI The journey for the 23-year-old was not easy and after struggling for opportunities at the Under-23 level, Sharma even considered quitting the sport. However, his breakthrough finally came in domestic cricket during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as a standout performer, taking 22 wickets in 10 matches. Sharma made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings on Mar 31 and immediately lived up to expectations, clocking 149.7 kmph with his very first delivery. He soon picked up his maiden IPL wicket, dismissing Marco Jansen with a back-of-the-hand slower ball and finished the match with figures of 1/31. Although he previously spent time with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals without breaking into the playing XI, Gujarat Titans’ decision to sign him for INR 90 lakh in the 2026 auction is already paying off. Now the quickest bowler in the league, Sharma’s rise is remarkable, especially for someone who once nearly gave up cricket entirely.

Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma bowls the fastest ball of IPL 2026 at 154.2 kmph vs RR, breaking Anrich Nortje’s record and showcasing his rapid rise and raw pace.

Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition where the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR), the only unbeaten team so far, will host the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT). While the Royals are coming into this game on the back of an easy 183-run chase versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat lost their last game, to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 33 runs.

GT, the 2022 champions, have not been at their consistent best and will need to be at their A-game to beat the high-flying Royals. Sanju Samson &amp; Co. are at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with four back-to-back wins.

<h2>RR VS GT Live Score Updates</h2>

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat win it!!!!!!!

The Titans have done it! They have trumped the Royals in Jaipur and&nbsp;how. Needing 35 off last 12, Gujarat won the match by three wickets on the last ball.

GT: 199/7 in 20 overs

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RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Kuldeep Sen's&nbsp;three wickets peg Gujarat back

Skipper Gill is going strong with a fifty but Kuldeep Sen's three wicket including two in one over after the short rain break has put Gujarat on the&nbsp;backfoot. Yuzvendra Chahal also picked up a wicket and now it's Tewatia on the crease with Gill.

GT: 124/4 in 15 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gill going strong after Sudharsan falls

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill is going strong after his partner Sai Sudharsan went back after scoring 35 off 29 ball. Matthew Wade is the next batter in as GT reach the halfway mark.

GT: 76/1 in 10 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat up the ante

After some clam batting in the first three overs, GT openers have upped the ante in the second half of the powerplay to score 25 runs. They'd have to keep going at the same rate for much longer.

GT: 44/0 in 6 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat cautious in start of 197 chase

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have started cautiously in chase, scoring 18 runs in the first three overs. They'd have to pick up pace now else they'll be left with too much to catch up later in the innings.

GT: 18/0 in 3 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR finish with 196/3

An expensive 20th over from Umesh Yadav as RR collect 19 runs off it and finish strongly with 196/3 on board. GT are only to blame themselves as they dropped a handful of chances and were extremely sloppy in the field.&nbsp;

RR: 196/3, 20 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET!

Length ball delivered wide outside off. Parag goes fetching for it and drills it straight down to long off where Vijay Shankar takes a smart catch and despite losing his balance, manages to hold onto it.&nbsp;Riyan Parag c Shankar b Mohit Sharma 76(48)

RR: 172/2, 18.4 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 up for Samson as well

Length ball in the slot. Samson stands tall and thumps it straight down the ground where another misfield&nbsp;allows Samson to collect the boundary and reach his fifty in 31 balls.&nbsp;

RR: 154/2, 17 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: GT struggle to pick wickets

The partnership between Samson and Parag is nearing 100 and GT have no answers as to how to dislodge them. Rashid Khan has bowled out and it looks like Mohit Sharma will handle the death ball specialist role. 

RR: 139/2, 16 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 for Parag

Length ball wide outside off. Sits up nicely for Parag who pulls it in front of square for a flat six to get to his fifty in only 34 balls.&nbsp;

RR: 118/2, 14 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Parag-Samson keep it moving

Having been pegged back by the early wickets, Parag and Samson have stitched a little partnership to bring RR back into the contest. However, they might need to up the scoring rate now.&nbsp;

RR: 89/2, 12 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Multiple reprieves for Parag

Nine overs completed and GT have strangled the RR batters with the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Riyan Parag has already been dropped thrice and Matthew Wade is to blame for two of those chances.

RR: 65/2, 9 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET!

Buttler departs! Tossed-up ball delivered on fourth stump. The English batter makes some room for himself and tries&nbsp;to go downtown but&nbsp;can only get an outside edge which is snaffled up at first slip.&nbsp;

Buttler c Rahul Tewatia b Rashid Khan 8(10) | RR: 42.2, 5.4 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET!

Good length ball on middle and leg. Jaiswal walks across his stumps and attempts to loft the ball behind short fine leg. However, he gets a thick edge which is pouched by a jumping Matthew Wade behind the sticks.&nbsp;

Jaiswal c Wade b Umesh Yadav 24(19) | RR: 32/1, 4.2 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR off to a solid start

Unlike the previous matches, Jaiswal has opted to be slightly circumspect. The youngster wants to spend some time in the middle before going big.&nbsp;

RR: 22/0, 3 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler walk out to&nbsp;bat

Yashasvi Jaiswal, LHB, and Jos Buttler, RHB, walk out to&nbsp;bat. Meanwhile, Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast, will shoulder the new ball responsibilities.&nbsp;

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Titans win toss, elect to bowl

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins the toss and elects to bowl first in Jaipur.

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Covers come off, toss soon in Jaipur

Good news for fans as the covers are taken off in Jaipur. The toss will take place at 7:25 pm local time with match set to begin at 7:40 pm. No overs have been deducted so we'll have a full match at our hands.

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Rain delays toss in Jaipur

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Aaron Finch and Pommie Mbangwa decode the pitch: "Slightly windy at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. 62 metres on one side (against the wind), 70 metres on the other (with the wind). 79 metres down the ground. Looks like a really good wicket. There's just a hint of grass on it - green grass. Hopefully that will keep some extra pace in the wicket. We saw here last time, this was the slowest out of all the surfaces on this block of wickets in Jaipur. For me, I'll look to play straight as a batter here. Because we know in Jaipur, there can be some movement with the new ball. But as it goes on, I expect it to get a little bit slower. With the overhead conditions, there shouldn't be much dew.&nbsp;Overhead conditions suggest there might be rain later on"

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-virat-kohli-wins-hearts-asks-security-to-be-lenient-with-pitch-invader-during-rr-vs-rcb-tie-watch-709777">IPL 2024: Virat Kohli wins hearts, asks security to be lenient with pitch invader during RR vs RCB tie - Watch</a>

RR vs GT Live: Shane Bond on RR's dominant home run

Ahead of the GT tie, Bond said, "One of the things we talked about from last year to this year was playing better at home. We didn't play well here last year, we talked a lot about how we wanted to go about our work and I think we've adjusted really well. We're three from three here and that gives us a lot of confidence going into the next game which is here again."

RR are one of the five teams who are yet to concede a game at home in IPL 2024. Will their streak continue this evening?

RR vs GT Live: SQUADS

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RR vs GT Live: RR host Gujarat at the iconic Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday evening (April 10). So far, Royals are the only unbeaten side. Meanwhile, Gujarat enter this game on the back of two successive defeats and are in need to revamp at the earliest as the competition intensifies.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition where the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR), the only unbeaten team so far, will host the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT).

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition where the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR), the only unbeaten team so far, will host the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT). While the Royals are coming into this game on the back of an easy 183-run chase versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat lost their last game, to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 33 runs. GT, the 2022 champions, have not been at their consistent best and will need to be at their A-game to beat the high-flying Royals. Sanju Samson & Co. are at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with four back-to-back wins. RR VS GT Live Score Updates RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat win it!!!!!!! The Titans have done it! They have trumped the Royals in Jaipur and how. Needing 35 off last 12, Gujarat won the match by three wickets on the last ball. GT: 199/7 in 20 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Kuldeep Sen's three wickets peg Gujarat back Skipper Gill is going strong with a fifty but Kuldeep Sen's three wicket including two in one over after the short rain break has put Gujarat on the backfoot. Yuzvendra Chahal also picked up a wicket and now it's Tewatia on the crease with Gill. GT: 124/4 in 15 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gill going strong after Sudharsan falls Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill is going strong after his partner Sai Sudharsan went back after scoring 35 off 29 ball. Matthew Wade is the next batter in as GT reach the halfway mark. GT: 76/1 in 10 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat up the ante After some clam batting in the first three overs, GT openers have upped the ante in the second half of the powerplay to score 25 runs. They'd have to keep going at the same rate for much longer. GT: 44/0 in 6 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat cautious in start of 197 chase Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have started cautiously in chase, scoring 18 runs in the first three overs. They'd have to pick up pace now else they'll be left with too much to catch up later in the innings. GT: 18/0 in 3 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR finish with 196/3 An expensive 20th over from Umesh Yadav as RR collect 19 runs off it and finish strongly with 196/3 on board. GT are only to blame themselves as they dropped a handful of chances and were extremely sloppy in the field. RR: 196/3, 20 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET! Length ball delivered wide outside off. Parag goes fetching for it and drills it straight down to long off where Vijay Shankar takes a smart catch and despite losing his balance, manages to hold onto it. Riyan Parag c Shankar b Mohit Sharma 76(48) RR: 172/2, 18.4 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 up for Samson as well Length ball in the slot. Samson stands tall and thumps it straight down the ground where another misfield allows Samson to collect the boundary and reach his fifty in 31 balls. RR: 154/2, 17 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: GT struggle to pick wickets The partnership between Samson and Parag is nearing 100 and GT have no answers as to how to dislodge them. Rashid Khan has bowled out and it looks like Mohit Sharma will handle the death ball specialist role. RR: 139/2, 16 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 for Parag Length ball wide outside off. Sits up nicely for Parag who pulls it in front of square for a flat six to get to his fifty in only 34 balls. RR: 118/2, 14 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Parag-Samson keep it moving Having been pegged back by the early wickets, Parag and Samson have stitched a little partnership to bring RR back into the contest. However, they might need to up the scoring rate now. RR: 89/2, 12 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Multiple reprieves for Parag Nine overs completed and GT have strangled the RR batters with the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Riyan Parag has already been dropped thrice and Matthew Wade is to blame for two of those chances. RR: 65/2, 9 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET! Buttler departs! Tossed-up ball delivered on fourth stump. The English batter makes some room for himself and tries to go downtown but can only get an outside edge which is snaffled up at first slip. Buttler c Rahul Tewatia b Rashid Khan 8(10) | RR: 42.2, 5.4 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET! Good length ball on middle and leg. Jaiswal walks across his stumps and attempts to loft the ball behind short fine leg. However, he gets a thick edge which is pouched by a jumping Matthew Wade behind the sticks. Jaiswal c Wade b Umesh Yadav 24(19) | RR: 32/1, 4.2 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR off to a solid start Unlike the previous matches, Jaiswal has opted to be slightly circumspect. The youngster wants to spend some time in the middle before going big. RR: 22/0, 3 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler walk out to bat Yashasvi Jaiswal, LHB, and Jos Buttler, RHB, walk out to bat. Meanwhile, Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast, will shoulder the new ball responsibilities. RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Titans win toss, elect to bowl Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins the toss and elects to bowl first in Jaipur. RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Covers come off, toss soon in Jaipur Good news for fans as the covers are taken off in Jaipur. The toss will take place at 7:25 pm local time with match set to begin at 7:40 pm. No overs have been deducted so we'll have a full match at our hands. RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Rain delays toss in Jaipur 🚨 Update from Jaipur 🚨 The toss of the #RRvGT game has been delayed due to rain 🌧️ Stay tuned for further updates! Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/1HcL9A97Ch #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/61tdhh2FvF — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2024 × Aaron Finch and Pommie Mbangwa decode the pitch: "Slightly windy at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. 62 metres on one side (against the wind), 70 metres on the other (with the wind). 79 metres down the ground. Looks like a really good wicket. There's just a hint of grass on it - green grass. Hopefully that will keep some extra pace in the wicket. We saw here last time, this was the slowest out of all the surfaces on this block of wickets in Jaipur. For me, I'll look to play straight as a batter here. Because we know in Jaipur, there can be some movement with the new ball. But as it goes on, I expect it to get a little bit slower. With the overhead conditions, there shouldn't be much dew. Overhead conditions suggest there might be rain later on" Also read: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli wins hearts, asks security to be lenient with pitch invader during RR vs RCB tie - Watch RR vs GT Live: Shane Bond on RR's dominant home run Ahead of the GT tie, Bond said, "One of the things we talked about from last year to this year was playing better at home. We didn't play well here last year, we talked a lot about how we wanted to go about our work and I think we've adjusted really well. We're three from three here and that gives us a lot of confidence going into the next game which is here again." RR are one of the five teams who are yet to concede a game at home in IPL 2024. Will their streak continue this evening? RR vs GT Live: SQUADS Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Sharath BR(w), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, Matthew Wade, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Sandeep Warrier, Shahrukh Khan, Joshua Little, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kartik Tyagi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sushant Mishra Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubham Dubey, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Sen, Abid Mushtaq, Sandeep Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Keshav Maharaj, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Singh Rathore RR vs GT Live: RR host Gujarat at the iconic Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday evening (April 10). So far, Royals are the only unbeaten side. Meanwhile, Gujarat enter this game on the back of two successive defeats and are in need to revamp at the earliest as the competition intensifies.

HIGHLIGHTS | IPL 2024, RR vs GT: Gujarat end Royals' unbeaten run in last-ball thriller

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) occupy the top spot in the IPL 2023 points table at present. The defending champions lost their previous match, to bottom-ranked Delhi Capitals (DC), but remain in a comfortable position with six wins from nine games (12 points). Ahead of their marquee clash with Rajasthan Royals (RR), on Friday evening (May 05),&nbsp;former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock shared some words of advice for Hardik.

Hardik has not had a great run with the bat this season. He has scored&nbsp;213 runs at a strike&nbsp;rate of&nbsp;117.03 with two fifties. Even in GT's five-run loss to DC, Hardik scored a 53-ball 59 but failed to accelerate when needed during the 131-run chase. Pollock backed Hardik to bat at No. 3, something which he is doing for the past few games, but feels he needs to change gears when needed and run hard between wickets.

Speaking to Cricbuzz, the former pacer said, "I don't think in his [Hardik Pandya's] role of the Gujarat Titans he needs to go down. If he was at Mumbai, he would probably still do it because of the firepower they have. I saw some good performances from him last year."

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Pollock further asserted, "I think he maybe just needs to change gears at different times. I don't have an issue with him coming up higher. He is a class player and has got the ability to strike it really well."

"I know it is with his injuries that he has had. But if you have look back at the innings he played the other night, there's a lot to be said for people who charge between the wickets and put fielders under pressure. There were a lot of times when he would just hit the sweeper and just jog through," he added.

Hardik-led GT face Sanju Samson's RR, in Jaipur, in match 48 of the ongoing IPL season. One more win will bring them closer to attaining a spot in the playoffs.

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) occupy the top spot in the IPL 2023 points table at present. The defending champions lost their previous match, to bottom-ranked Delhi Capitals (DC), but remain in a comfortable position with six wins from nine games (12 points).

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) occupy the top spot in the IPL 2023 points table at present. The defending champions lost their previous match, to bottom-ranked Delhi Capitals (DC), but remain in a comfortable position with six wins from nine games (12 points). Ahead of their marquee clash with Rajasthan Royals (RR), on Friday evening (May 05), former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock shared some words of advice for Hardik. Hardik has not had a great run with the bat this season. He has scored 213 runs at a strike rate of 117.03 with two fifties. Even in GT's five-run loss to DC, Hardik scored a 53-ball 59 but failed to accelerate when needed during the 131-run chase. Pollock backed Hardik to bat at No. 3, something which he is doing for the past few games, but feels he needs to change gears when needed and run hard between wickets. Speaking to Cricbuzz, the former pacer said, "I don't think in his [Hardik Pandya's] role of the Gujarat Titans he needs to go down. If he was at Mumbai, he would probably still do it because of the firepower they have. I saw some good performances from him last year." Also Read: IPL 2023: Ashwin reveals how 'riskiest idea' helped Sandeep outfox Dhoni in RR's tense win over CSK Pollock further asserted, "I think he maybe just needs to change gears at different times. I don't have an issue with him coming up higher. He is a class player and has got the ability to strike it really well." "I know it is with his injuries that he has had. But if you have look back at the innings he played the other night, there's a lot to be said for people who charge between the wickets and put fielders under pressure. There were a lot of times when he would just hit the sweeper and just jog through," he added. Hardik-led GT face Sanju Samson's RR, in Jaipur, in match 48 of the ongoing IPL season. One more win will bring them closer to attaining a spot in the playoffs.

IPL 2023: 'Hardik Pandya is a class player but...' - Former SA captain suggests GT skipper ahead of RR tie

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) hosted last year's runners-up Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 23 of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16). Asked to bat first, defending champions GT rode on contributions from Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar to post a competitive 177 for 7.

In reply, Sanju Samson's RR were in a spot of bother and reduced to 55 for 4 before the captain's counterattacking 32-ball 60 and Shimron Hetymer's 26-ball 56*, along with timely hits from Dhruv Jurel and R Ashwin, took their side to a thrilling three-wicket win in the final over. During the end overs, GT's head coach Ashish Nehra was seen constantly talking to David Miller, stationed at the deep. Despite Nehra's valiant efforts, his suggestions didn't work as GT bowlers lost the plot in the end to lose the clash.

After the game, Nehra's former India teammate Virender Sehwag opined on the former's on-field tactics and said on Cricbuzz, "We know Ashish Nehra from childhood and so I feel he was just dealing with his anxiety by talking to the fielders on the boundary. But what that might do is sometimes it might put pressure on the players. He said something to Shami too when he was on the boundary, and then even Shami ended up getting hit for runs in his last over."

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Captain Hardik said in the post-match presentation, "To be honest no (didn't expect the loss after the powerplay), but that's the beauty about this game. The game is never over till it's over, another lesson for us. A lot of matches left, we still need to play a lot of group cricket even if we had won today."

GT will now face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the&nbsp;Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Saturday afternoon (April 22).&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) hosted last year's runners-up Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 23 of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16).

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) hosted last year's runners-up Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 23 of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16). Asked to bat first, defending champions GT rode on contributions from Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar to post a competitive 177 for 7. In reply, Sanju Samson's RR were in a spot of bother and reduced to 55 for 4 before the captain's counterattacking 32-ball 60 and Shimron Hetymer's 26-ball 56*, along with timely hits from Dhruv Jurel and R Ashwin, took their side to a thrilling three-wicket win in the final over. During the end overs, GT's head coach Ashish Nehra was seen constantly talking to David Miller, stationed at the deep. Despite Nehra's valiant efforts, his suggestions didn't work as GT bowlers lost the plot in the end to lose the clash. After the game, Nehra's former India teammate Virender Sehwag opined on the former's on-field tactics and said on Cricbuzz, "We know Ashish Nehra from childhood and so I feel he was just dealing with his anxiety by talking to the fielders on the boundary. But what that might do is sometimes it might put pressure on the players. He said something to Shami too when he was on the boundary, and then even Shami ended up getting hit for runs in his last over." Also Read: 'No chance, I will...': Virat Kohli recalls how he turned down another franchise's offer and remained at RCB Captain Hardik said in the post-match presentation, "To be honest no (didn't expect the loss after the powerplay), but that's the beauty about this game. The game is never over till it's over, another lesson for us. A lot of matches left, we still need to play a lot of group cricket even if we had won today." GT will now face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Saturday afternoon (April 22).

'It might put pressure': Virender Sehwag on Ashish Nehra's on-field tactics in GT-RR IPL 2023 tie

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. In match 23, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16). Having a 3-0 lead over the Royals, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat aimed to continue their winning streak over last year's finalists but Sanju Samson &amp; Co. emerged on top by three wickets in a tight contest.

In a high-voltage encounter, RR opted to bowl first and restricted Gujarat to 177 for 7. Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 2 for 25 whereas the likes of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik and David Miller got starts to take their side to a competitive score. In reply, RR were 47 for 3 and 55 for 4 before Sanju Samson (32-ball 60) and Shimron Hetymer's unbeaten 56 off 26 balls propelled their side to a stunning three-wicket win on the final over. When RR was reeling early in the run-chase, captain Hardik tried to get into the skin of his counterpart Samson by sledging.

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The video of Hardik trying to sledge Samson went viral in no time. Here's how Samson reacted to Gujarat captain's sledging:

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After a poor start, RR captain Samson exploded by hitting three successive sixes off Rashid Khan in the 13th over. While he fellf for a well-made 60, Hetymer took upon himself to take his side past the finish line whereas the likes of Dhruv Jurel (10-ball 18) and R Ashwin (3-ball 10) played their part as well with timely hits.

At the post-match presentation, Samson said, "When you play quality opponents on a quality wicket, you get such games. Very happy to compete in such a game and come out on top. It was important to rotate our bowlers, they were playing some quality cricket and we had to respect that. The whole team came up well today and we could restrict them to around 170. The start we had, it shows how good a wicket this was. The new ball the quality of swing bowling was good and we had to respect that. But today Zampa coming was a way to match-up with the opponents. He was the match-up for Miller and almost got the wicket, but the catch was dropped. (On Hetmyer) He doesn't like easy situations, we like putting him in such situations because he usually wins us games from such situations."

RR remain at the top after their win over GT, having eight points from five games.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. In match 23, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. In match 23, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 16). Having a 3-0 lead over the Royals, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat aimed to continue their winning streak over last year's finalists but Sanju Samson & Co. emerged on top by three wickets in a tight contest. In a high-voltage encounter, RR opted to bowl first and restricted Gujarat to 177 for 7. Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 2 for 25 whereas the likes of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik and David Miller got starts to take their side to a competitive score. In reply, RR were 47 for 3 and 55 for 4 before Sanju Samson (32-ball 60) and Shimron Hetymer's unbeaten 56 off 26 balls propelled their side to a stunning three-wicket win on the final over. When RR was reeling early in the run-chase, captain Hardik tried to get into the skin of his counterpart Samson by sledging. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Don't you ever...:' - DC coach Ricky Ponting to Kuldeep Yadav after loss vs RCB The video of Hardik trying to sledge Samson went viral in no time. Here's how Samson reacted to Gujarat captain's sledging: pic.twitter.com/CJNw82UxPt — Cricbaaz (@cricbaaz21) April 16, 2023 × After a poor start, RR captain Samson exploded by hitting three successive sixes off Rashid Khan in the 13th over. While he fellf for a well-made 60, Hetymer took upon himself to take his side past the finish line whereas the likes of Dhruv Jurel (10-ball 18) and R Ashwin (3-ball 10) played their part as well with timely hits. At the post-match presentation, Samson said, "When you play quality opponents on a quality wicket, you get such games. Very happy to compete in such a game and come out on top. It was important to rotate our bowlers, they were playing some quality cricket and we had to respect that. The whole team came up well today and we could restrict them to around 170. The start we had, it shows how good a wicket this was. The new ball the quality of swing bowling was good and we had to respect that. But today Zampa coming was a way to match-up with the opponents. He was the match-up for Miller and almost got the wicket, but the catch was dropped. (On Hetmyer) He doesn't like easy situations, we like putting him in such situations because he usually wins us games from such situations." RR remain at the top after their win over GT, having eight points from five games.

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya tries to sledge Sanju Samson during GT vs RR tie, video goes viral  - WATCH

Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer staged a comeback for the ages to help their team chase 180 in the final over against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Both scored fifties, and with handy contributions from the lower order, managed to finally beat GT in the IPL.

After electing to bowl first, Rajasthan Royals picked up GT’s opener Wriddhiman Saha, courtesy of one of the craziest caught &amp; bowled catches ever witnessed in this tournament. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill got things going for the hosts, but following confusion in the middle, Sai got run out on 20.

Captain Hardik Pandya and Gill then stitched a 50-plus partnership that saw both batters hitting several boundaries. Yuzvendra Chahal then provided RR with a breakthrough in Hardik that brought the game-changer for the night for Gujarat, David Miller at the crease.

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Gill, who is among runs this season, fell shy of his fifty by five runs. Abhinav Manohar and Miller upped the ante with smoky blows, as RR didn’t look like having answers in most shots they played. Miller’s show, in the end, ensured GT posted a fighting 177 on the board in 20 overs.

A batting-heavy Rajasthan side looked clueless against Shami and Hardik, who made the ball do all the talking. Swing and seam movement troubled the RR top order as they lost two wickets inside the Powerplay.

Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal deployed a cautious approach, keeping an eye on the rising required rate on the other hand. A hat trick taker this season – Rashid Khan picked two quick wickets to further out RR’s back against the ball, but also conceded three successive sixes in this third over to captain Samson.

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Hetmyer also joined Samson and hit his compatriot Alzarri Joseph for a couple of boundaries in the following over. Sanju then went after GT’s impact player - Noor Ahmad, but sadly got out to him. Left-handed Hetmyer didn’t drop his guard and kept Rajasthan in the chase.

While Dhruv Jurel and Ravi Ashwin contributed with crucial fours and sixes in the second-last over, both fell prey to Shami, leaving Hetmyer to go for the win in the last one.

The stylish West Indian not only completed his fifty, but also hunted down the target with a six off Noor Ahmad.

Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer staged a comeback for the ages to help their team chase 180 in the final over against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

Rajasthan Royals Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer staged a comeback for the ages to help their team chase 180 in the final over against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Both scored fifties, and with handy contributions from the lower order, managed to finally beat GT in the IPL. After electing to bowl first, Rajasthan Royals picked up GT’s opener Wriddhiman Saha, courtesy of one of the craziest caught & bowled catches ever witnessed in this tournament. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill got things going for the hosts, but following confusion in the middle, Sai got run out on 20. Captain Hardik Pandya and Gill then stitched a 50-plus partnership that saw both batters hitting several boundaries. Yuzvendra Chahal then provided RR with a breakthrough in Hardik that brought the game-changer for the night for Gujarat, David Miller at the crease. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: WATCH - 3 players collide in the middle as Trent Boult grabs the CRAZIEST caught & bowled ever Gill, who is among runs this season, fell shy of his fifty by five runs. Abhinav Manohar and Miller upped the ante with smoky blows, as RR didn’t look like having answers in most shots they played. Miller’s show, in the end, ensured GT posted a fighting 177 on the board in 20 overs. A batting-heavy Rajasthan side looked clueless against Shami and Hardik, who made the ball do all the talking. Swing and seam movement troubled the RR top order as they lost two wickets inside the Powerplay. Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal deployed a cautious approach, keeping an eye on the rising required rate on the other hand. A hat trick taker this season – Rashid Khan picked two quick wickets to further out RR’s back against the ball, but also conceded three successive sixes in this third over to captain Samson. Attack MODE 🔛! @IamSanjuSamson took on Rashid Khan & how 👌 👌 Watch those 3⃣ SIXES 💪 🔽 #TATAIPL | #GTvRR | @rajasthanroyals Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/nvoo5Sl96y pic.twitter.com/0gG3NrNJ9z — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2023 × Hetmyer also joined Samson and hit his compatriot Alzarri Joseph for a couple of boundaries in the following over. Sanju then went after GT’s impact player - Noor Ahmad, but sadly got out to him. Left-handed Hetmyer didn’t drop his guard and kept Rajasthan in the chase. While Dhruv Jurel and Ravi Ashwin contributed with crucial fours and sixes in the second-last over, both fell prey to Shami, leaving Hetmyer to go for the win in the last one. The stylish West Indian not only completed his fifty, but also hunted down the target with a six off Noor Ahmad.

IPL 2023: Samson, Hetmyer stage a comeback for the ages to help Rajasthan stun Gujarat in tense chase

A lot has happened on the cricket field over the years that could be termed crazy, but none come as close to this caught & bowled dismissal by Trent Boult. In the repeat of the last season’s final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening, left-arm seamer picked GT opener Wriddhiman Saha in the first over as he top-edged one only for three fielders to collide into each other and Trent Boult to catch it eventually.

A lot has happened on the cricket field over the years that could be termed crazy, but none come as close to this caught & bowled dismissal by Trent Boult. In the repeat of the last season’s final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening, left-arm seamer picked GT opener Wriddhiman Saha in the first over as he top-edged one only for three fielders to collide into each other and Trent Boult to catch it eventually. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE – 3⃣ players converge for the catch 😎 4⃣th player takes it 👏 🎥 Safe to say that was one eventful way to scalp the first wicket from @rajasthanroyals! Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/nvoo5Sl96y #TATAIPL | #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/MwfpztoIZf — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2023 × For those sitting inside the stadium, and those who witnessed it live on TV, this moment was one for the memory. Meanwhile, earlier in this tournament, CSK’s Ravindra Jadeja affected a stunning caught & bowled dismissal to remove Mumbai Indians’ Cameron Green. The ball was hit so hard that it looked like tearing everything coming its way, but not Jadeja’s hand, which made that catch look so easy. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Venkatesh Iyer's record-breaking 104 goes in vain as Mumbai beat Kolkata by 5 wickets at Wankhede Coming to the match, Rajasthan won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision paid dividends as they removed Saha early on. Sai Sudharsan, who has had a dream start this season, hit a few fours. Accompanying him was Gujarat’s star batter Shubman Gill, who also looked in superb touch. The pair stitched a 27-run stand before a confusion in the middle saw Sai falling short of his ground on 20. Captain Hardik Pandya joined hands with Gill as both looked at ease going about their business. Following a 5-sun-stand between two, Yuzvendra Chahal provided Rajasthan with a big breakthrough as he removed Gujarat's captain on 28 from 19 balls. South Africa's David Miller came in next. MI beat KKR by five wickets Earlier in the day, the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets at the Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2023: WATCH - 3 players collide in the middle as Trent Boult grabs the CRAZIEST caught & bowled ever

GT vs RR playing XI:&nbsp;Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, April 16, as both teams look ahead to continue their winning streak and move further up on the points table. GT started the tournament on a promising note, however, they stumbled against KKR in their third match. Rinku Singh smashed five sixes off the last over to take the victory away from GT’s hands. On the other hand, RR also looks well-shaped, after having won 3 matches out of 4. As the two teams prepare to battle it out at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, let’s look at the playing XI of the two teams.

<h2>GT vs RR predicted playing XI</h2>

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya©, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson©(wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa

<h2>Who is expected to win the GT vs RR match?</h2>

With hardly anything separating the two sides, this game is probably too close to call. Although the defeat suffered by GT in Ahmedabad was an unexpected loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), it nonetheless revealed some chinks in their armour.

The chasing team will probably prevail in the match between GT and RR. When the toss factor is kept aside, Rajasthan might actually be somewhat in the lead, particularly if Trent Boult fully recovers from his injury.

Prediction: RR to win the match.

<h2>GT vs RR Head to Head record</h2>

The current head-to-head record between GT and RR is 3-0. Both teams have faced off against one another three times so far, with Gujarat winning all three matches, including the IPL 2022 grand finale.

With Hardik Pandya's 87*, GT defeated RR for the first time in a league match in 2022. The two teams met later in the campaign, and in Qualifier 1, GT won by a margin of seven wickets. Last but not least, GT defeated the RR in the IPL 2022 grand finale; thanks to skipper Pandya's outstanding performance.

Where will GT vs RR match be played?

GT vs RR match will be played at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

When will GT vs RR match be played?

The GT vs RR match will be played on Sunday, April 16, at 7:30 PM IST.

Where will the GT vs RR match be streamed live?

GT vs RR match will be streamed live on the JioCinema app.&nbsp;

GT vs RR playing XI: Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, April 16, as both teams look ahead to continue their winning streak and move further up on the points table.

GT vs RR playing XI: Gujarat Titans will take on Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, April 16, as both teams look ahead to continue their winning streak and move further up on the points table. GT started the tournament on a promising note, however, they stumbled against KKR in their third match. Rinku Singh smashed five sixes off the last over to take the victory away from GT’s hands. On the other hand, RR also looks well-shaped, after having won 3 matches out of 4. As the two teams prepare to battle it out at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, let’s look at the playing XI of the two teams. GT vs RR predicted playing XI Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya©, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson©(wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa Who is expected to win the GT vs RR match? With hardly anything separating the two sides, this game is probably too close to call. Although the defeat suffered by GT in Ahmedabad was an unexpected loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), it nonetheless revealed some chinks in their armour. The chasing team will probably prevail in the match between GT and RR. When the toss factor is kept aside, Rajasthan might actually be somewhat in the lead, particularly if Trent Boult fully recovers from his injury. Prediction: RR to win the match. GT vs RR Head to Head record The current head-to-head record between GT and RR is 3-0. Both teams have faced off against one another three times so far, with Gujarat winning all three matches, including the IPL 2022 grand finale. With Hardik Pandya's 87*, GT defeated RR for the first time in a league match in 2022. The two teams met later in the campaign, and in Qualifier 1, GT won by a margin of seven wickets. Last but not least, GT defeated the RR in the IPL 2022 grand finale; thanks to skipper Pandya's outstanding performance. Where will GT vs RR match be played? GT vs RR match will be played at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. When will GT vs RR match be played? The GT vs RR match will be played on Sunday, April 16, at 7:30 PM IST. Where will the GT vs RR match be streamed live? GT vs RR match will be streamed live on the JioCinema app.

GT vs RR playing XI: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match preview and prediction

GT vs RR Head to Head: Gujarat Titans will face off against Rajasthan Royals in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 16. GT started their season with wins against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) before suffering a shocking defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last home game. The defending champions got back on track with a resounding win over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 13).

Similarly, RR have also won three of the four matches played. They are on a two-game winning streak, after having beaten DC and CSK in their last two matches. Let’s look at the head-to-head record of both teams.

<h2>GT vs RR Head to Head record</h2>

The current head-to-head record between GT and RR is 3-0. Both teams have faced off against one another three times so far, with Gujarat winning all three matches, including the IPL 2022 grand finale. 
With Hardik Pandya's 87*, GT defeated RR for the first time in a league match in 2022. The two teams met later in the campaign, and in Qualifier 1, GT won by a margin of seven wickets. Last but not least, GT defeated the RR in the IPL 2022 grand finale; thanks to skipper Pandya's outstanding performance.

<h2>GT vs RR: Pitch report from Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium</h2>

The level surface and consistent amount of bounce at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium make it a heaven for batsmen. The pacers may be able to get some swing in the first few overs, but the middle overs should be favourable for the batters.

The field and its surroundings are particularly helpful because the outfield moves quickly and the boundaries are quite short.

<h2>GT vs RR predicted playing XI</h2>

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya©, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson©(wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa

<h2>GT vs RR match details</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST 
Venue: Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium 
Live broadcast: Star Sports Network 
Live streaming: JioCinema app

GT vs RR Head to Head: Gujarat Titans will face off against Rajasthan Royals in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 16. GT started their season with wins against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) before suffering a shocking defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last home game.

GT vs RR Head to Head: Gujarat Titans will face off against Rajasthan Royals in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 16. GT started their season with wins against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) before suffering a shocking defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last home game. The defending champions got back on track with a resounding win over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 13). Similarly, RR have also won three of the four matches played. They are on a two-game winning streak, after having beaten DC and CSK in their last two matches. Let’s look at the head-to-head record of both teams. GT vs RR Head to Head record The current head-to-head record between GT and RR is 3-0. Both teams have faced off against one another three times so far, with Gujarat winning all three matches, including the IPL 2022 grand finale. With Hardik Pandya's 87*, GT defeated RR for the first time in a league match in 2022. The two teams met later in the campaign, and in Qualifier 1, GT won by a margin of seven wickets. Last but not least, GT defeated the RR in the IPL 2022 grand finale; thanks to skipper Pandya's outstanding performance. GT vs RR: Pitch report from Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium The level surface and consistent amount of bounce at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium make it a heaven for batsmen. The pacers may be able to get some swing in the first few overs, but the middle overs should be favourable for the batters. The field and its surroundings are particularly helpful because the outfield moves quickly and the boundaries are quite short. GT vs RR predicted playing XI Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya©, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Joshua Little Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson©(wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Kuldeep Sen, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa GT vs RR match details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium Live broadcast: Star Sports Network Live streaming: JioCinema app

GT vs RR Head to Head: IPL 2023 stats, playing XIs, pitch report, live-streaming details & more

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded&nbsp;with a blockbuster summit clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Hardik Pandya-led GT defeated Sanju Samson's RR by seven wickets&nbsp;in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). While Gujarat Titans were the first to qualify for the playoffs and finished on top of the points table with 20 points from 14 games, Rajasthan Royals finished second with 18 points from as many matches. The Royals lost against GT in the 1st Qualifier before beating RCB to reach the final while GT have had a dream run in their debut campaign this season.&nbsp;

IPL 2022 final, GT vs RR Live score &amp; updates:

11:41 IST:&nbsp;A six for Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans have claimed their maiden IPL title! They won the game by seven wickets and Gill remained unbeaten for 45.&nbsp;GT 133/3, win by 7 wickets.

11:35 IST:&nbsp;Two boundaries for David Miller and this is too easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller has been the gamechanger once again after good knocks by Gill and Hardik. GT 122/3 after 17 overs.

11:26 IST:&nbsp;Six from David Miller and this is now looking quite easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller, along with Shubman Gill, has taken the pressure well and after 16 overs, GT are 109 for the loss of three wickets.

11:14 IST: What a wicket! An absolute ripper from Yuzvendra Chahal and Hardik Pandya is caught in the slips for 34. The ball turned a bit too much from outside the leg stump and the edge was caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. GT 86/3 from 13.2 overs.

11:06 IST: GT played patiently and now, they are going for the kill. 50-run partnership comes up between Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya with a huge six off Ravichandran Ashwin! GT 77/2 after 12 overs.

10: 58 IST: Slow but steady for GT. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have successfully put a premium on their wickets and this can be important for GT. 74 needed off 60 balls as GT are 54/2 after 10 overs.

10:45 IST:&nbsp;7 overs gone, and Gujarat Titans are 35 for the loss of two wickets. This is good news for Rajasthan Royals as GT batsmen are finding it quite difficult to score runs and another wicket can be problematic for the debutants. GT 35/2 after 7.2 overs

10:38 IST: This has been a slow start for Gujarat Titans and although the target is not that big, dots can increase the pressure on the chasing side. 6 overs gone and GT need 100 runs to win from 84 balls. GT 31/2

10:30 IST:&nbsp;WICKET! Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill has steadied the innings after the initial setback. However, the partnership is broken as Trent Boult strikes! Wade was caught in short mid-wicket by Riyan Parag and GT are 23/2 after 4.3 overs.

10:18 IST: Breakthrough for RR! It was a straight delivery from Prasidh Krishna which ended up fooling Wriddhiman Saha and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was castled for 5. GT 11/1 after 2 overs.

10;12 IST: Gujarat Titans begin the run chase with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha. Rajasthan Royals had an early chance to take a wicket but Gill was dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal in short square leg. Shaky start for GT! Gujarat Titans 5/0 after one over.

10 IST:&nbsp;At the mid-innings break, RR end at 130-9. Clearly, GT on top and firm favourites to win as the track doesn't seem to be ideal for only 130 runs in 20 overs. Hardik's three-fer and Sai Kishore's 2 for 20 dented RR's flow as they now have a herculean task to defend this below-par total. Will Trent Boult-Yuzvendra Chahal and the likes rise up to the occasion?

9:40 IST:&nbsp;After a lucky six,&nbsp;David Miller getting hold of the ball but crossing the rope, Trent Boult departs on the very next delivery as Sai Kishore departs. RR 112-7 in 17.3 overs.

9:32 IST:&nbsp;R Ashwin goes for the big hit and departs, off Sai Kishore. Nothing going right for RR since Samson's fall. Very good enery, bowling changes and captaincy from Hardik as GT firmly on top. RR 98/6 (16).

9:24 IST:&nbsp;Another good over from Hardik. He was&nbsp;mixing it up and finally removed Shimron Hetmyer as the left-hander goes for 11 (12). RR sinking downhill slowly and steadiy. They need to reach the 150-run mark. RR 94-5 (15)

9:10 IST:&nbsp;More trouble for RR. Buttler knicks one and goes for a 35-ball 39 as captain Hardik strikes again. Will Shimron Hetmyer rescue Rajasthan and take them to beyond the 155-run mark?

9:05 IST:&nbsp;Good captaincy from Hardik and Rashid responds with a wicket. He removes a struggling Devdutt Padikkal for a 10-ball 2. The youngster was struggling in the middle and has been removed as the past few overs have been a great passage for them.

8:59 IST: Mohammed Shami taken to the cleaners by Buttler in the 10th over. The RR opener is once again looking dangerous here as he slams consecutive boundaries off the pacer to get 11 runs off the 10th over. Hardik gives away only 4 runs as Padikkal gets off the mark after facing 8 balls. RR - 75/1 after 11 overs.

8:50 PM IST:&nbsp;Skipper Hardik Pandya takes the ball for Gujarat Titans and strikes in his very first over. Wicket! Samson c Sai Kishore b Hardik Pandya 14(11). Another catch for Sai Kishore as Samson departs for 14 off 11 balls. Disappointing shot from the RR skipper who mistimed his pull. Just 1 run from Pandya's over. RR &nbsp;- 60/2 in 9 overs.

8:42 PM IST:&nbsp;Rashid Khan with the 8th over for Gujarat Titans. Buttler and Samson deal in singles against the spinner as they look to avoid taking risks against him. Rajasthan Royals have moved to 59. RR - 59/1 after 8 overs. Strategic time out.

8:37 PM IST:&nbsp;Rashid Khan comes into the attack and gives away 7 runs in the final over of the Powerplay against Buttler and Samson. Lockie Ferguson with the 7th over. Buttler slams back-to-back fours to get 10 runs off the over. RR - 54/1 after 7 overs.

8:31 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson bowls the fastest delivery of IPL 2022. The Gujarat Titans pacer has bowled a&nbsp;157.3 kmph yorker to RR opener Jos Buttler. Ferguson surpasses Umran Malik to record the fastest delivery of the tournament so far.

8:29 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson with the 5th over for Gujarat Titans. Starts with a dot ball to Buttler. Gives away five runs in the over as RR move to 37 runs after 5 overs. It has been a cautious start so far and RR will hope to make the most of the last over of the Powerplay. RR - 37/1 after 5 overs

8:21 PM IST: Wicket! Yash Dayal has drawn the first blood for Gujarat Titans in the 4th over. RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been caught by Sai Kishore on the final ball of the 4th over. Jaiswal goes for 22 off 16 balls. 10 runs came off the 4th over. RR - 31/1 after 4 overs

8:18 IST:&nbsp;Jaiswal has taken on the GT attack. He is using the pace and bounce, on a lively wicket, and making full utilisation of the powerplays. Jos Buttler, on the other hand, hasn't joined the party yet.&nbsp;

8:05 IST:&nbsp;Md Shami starts the proceedings for Gujarat. He is right on the money and gives away only two runs of his first over. RR 2/0 (1)

7: 40 IST: Here are the playing XIs of both teams&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

7:30 IST: Toss update! Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and has opted to bat first in the final. RR won their last game against RCB here while chasing.

7:20 PM IST: Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have both been brilliant so far this season and are two of the most consistent teams in IPL 2022. While the Titans were the first to make it to the playoffs, RR finished second behind them in the points table.

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7:15 PM IST: The IPL 202 closing ceremony has just concluded with Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh and Indian music legend AR Rahman delivering a sensational performance on the stage. While Ranveer was at his usual best - energetic and electric, Rahman and his fellow singers left the fans in awe with their singing masterclass at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded with a blockbuster summit clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Hardik Pandya-led GT defeated Sanju Samson's RR by seven wickets in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded with a blockbuster summit clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Hardik Pandya-led GT defeated Sanju Samson's RR by seven wickets in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). While Gujarat Titans were the first to qualify for the playoffs and finished on top of the points table with 20 points from 14 games, Rajasthan Royals finished second with 18 points from as many matches. The Royals lost against GT in the 1st Qualifier before beating RCB to reach the final while GT have had a dream run in their debut campaign this season. IPL 2022 final, GT vs RR Live score & updates: 11:41 IST: A six for Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans have claimed their maiden IPL title! They won the game by seven wickets and Gill remained unbeaten for 45. GT 133/3, win by 7 wickets. 11:35 IST: Two boundaries for David Miller and this is too easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller has been the gamechanger once again after good knocks by Gill and Hardik. GT 122/3 after 17 overs. 11:26 IST: Six from David Miller and this is now looking quite easy for Gujarat Titans. Miller, along with Shubman Gill, has taken the pressure well and after 16 overs, GT are 109 for the loss of three wickets. 11:14 IST: What a wicket! An absolute ripper from Yuzvendra Chahal and Hardik Pandya is caught in the slips for 34. The ball turned a bit too much from outside the leg stump and the edge was caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. GT 86/3 from 13.2 overs. 11:06 IST: GT played patiently and now, they are going for the kill. 50-run partnership comes up between Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya with a huge six off Ravichandran Ashwin! GT 77/2 after 12 overs. 10: 58 IST: Slow but steady for GT. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have successfully put a premium on their wickets and this can be important for GT. 74 needed off 60 balls as GT are 54/2 after 10 overs. 10:45 IST: 7 overs gone, and Gujarat Titans are 35 for the loss of two wickets. This is good news for Rajasthan Royals as GT batsmen are finding it quite difficult to score runs and another wicket can be problematic for the debutants. GT 35/2 after 7.2 overs 10:38 IST: This has been a slow start for Gujarat Titans and although the target is not that big, dots can increase the pressure on the chasing side. 6 overs gone and GT need 100 runs to win from 84 balls. GT 31/2 10:30 IST: WICKET! Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill has steadied the innings after the initial setback. However, the partnership is broken as Trent Boult strikes! Wade was caught in short mid-wicket by Riyan Parag and GT are 23/2 after 4.3 overs. 10:18 IST: Breakthrough for RR! It was a straight delivery from Prasidh Krishna which ended up fooling Wriddhiman Saha and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman was castled for 5. GT 11/1 after 2 overs. 10;12 IST: Gujarat Titans begin the run chase with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha. Rajasthan Royals had an early chance to take a wicket but Gill was dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal in short square leg. Shaky start for GT! Gujarat Titans 5/0 after one over. 10 IST: At the mid-innings break, RR end at 130-9. Clearly, GT on top and firm favourites to win as the track doesn't seem to be ideal for only 130 runs in 20 overs. Hardik's three-fer and Sai Kishore's 2 for 20 dented RR's flow as they now have a herculean task to defend this below-par total. Will Trent Boult-Yuzvendra Chahal and the likes rise up to the occasion? 9:40 IST: After a lucky six, David Miller getting hold of the ball but crossing the rope, Trent Boult departs on the very next delivery as Sai Kishore departs. RR 112-7 in 17.3 overs. 9:32 IST: R Ashwin goes for the big hit and departs, off Sai Kishore. Nothing going right for RR since Samson's fall. Very good enery, bowling changes and captaincy from Hardik as GT firmly on top. RR 98/6 (16). 9:24 IST: Another good over from Hardik. He was mixing it up and finally removed Shimron Hetmyer as the left-hander goes for 11 (12). RR sinking downhill slowly and steadiy. They need to reach the 150-run mark. RR 94-5 (15) 9:10 IST: More trouble for RR. Buttler knicks one and goes for a 35-ball 39 as captain Hardik strikes again. Will Shimron Hetmyer rescue Rajasthan and take them to beyond the 155-run mark? 9:05 IST: Good captaincy from Hardik and Rashid responds with a wicket. He removes a struggling Devdutt Padikkal for a 10-ball 2. The youngster was struggling in the middle and has been removed as the past few overs have been a great passage for them. 8:59 IST: Mohammed Shami taken to the cleaners by Buttler in the 10th over. The RR opener is once again looking dangerous here as he slams consecutive boundaries off the pacer to get 11 runs off the 10th over. Hardik gives away only 4 runs as Padikkal gets off the mark after facing 8 balls. RR - 75/1 after 11 overs. 8:50 PM IST: Skipper Hardik Pandya takes the ball for Gujarat Titans and strikes in his very first over. Wicket! Samson c Sai Kishore b Hardik Pandya 14(11). Another catch for Sai Kishore as Samson departs for 14 off 11 balls. Disappointing shot from the RR skipper who mistimed his pull. Just 1 run from Pandya's over. RR - 60/2 in 9 overs. 8:42 PM IST: Rashid Khan with the 8th over for Gujarat Titans. Buttler and Samson deal in singles against the spinner as they look to avoid taking risks against him. Rajasthan Royals have moved to 59. RR - 59/1 after 8 overs. Strategic time out. 8:37 PM IST: Rashid Khan comes into the attack and gives away 7 runs in the final over of the Powerplay against Buttler and Samson. Lockie Ferguson with the 7th over. Buttler slams back-to-back fours to get 10 runs off the over. RR - 54/1 after 7 overs. 8:31 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson bowls the fastest delivery of IPL 2022. The Gujarat Titans pacer has bowled a 157.3 kmph yorker to RR opener Jos Buttler. Ferguson surpasses Umran Malik to record the fastest delivery of the tournament so far. 8:29 PM IST: Lockie Ferguson with the 5th over for Gujarat Titans. Starts with a dot ball to Buttler. Gives away five runs in the over as RR move to 37 runs after 5 overs. It has been a cautious start so far and RR will hope to make the most of the last over of the Powerplay. RR - 37/1 after 5 overs 8:21 PM IST: Wicket! Yash Dayal has drawn the first blood for Gujarat Titans in the 4th over. RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been caught by Sai Kishore on the final ball of the 4th over. Jaiswal goes for 22 off 16 balls. 10 runs came off the 4th over. RR - 31/1 after 4 overs 8:18 IST: Jaiswal has taken on the GT attack. He is using the pace and bounce, on a lively wicket, and making full utilisation of the powerplays. Jos Buttler, on the other hand, hasn't joined the party yet. 8:05 IST: Md Shami starts the proceedings for Gujarat. He is right on the money and gives away only two runs of his first over. RR 2/0 (1) 7: 40 IST: Here are the playing XIs of both teams Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal 7:30 IST: Toss update! Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and has opted to bat first in the final. RR won their last game against RCB here while chasing. 7:20 PM IST: Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have both been brilliant so far this season and are two of the most consistent teams in IPL 2022. While the Titans were the first to make it to the playoffs, RR finished second behind them in the points table. AR Rahman wows fans at IPL 2022 closing ceremony Vande Mataram 🇮🇳 @arrahman's magical performance will touch your hearts. #TATAIPL | #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/ixvjn9vlRT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022 × 7:15 PM IST: The IPL 202 closing ceremony has just concluded with Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh and Indian music legend AR Rahman delivering a sensational performance on the stage. While Ranveer was at his usual best - energetic and electric, Rahman and his fellow singers left the fans in awe with their singing masterclass at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

LIVE IPL 2022 Final, GT vs RR updates: Gujarat Titans clinch IPL title

Ahead of IPL 2022, many had their eyes on Hardik Pandya as the 28-year-old had been out of action since Team India's 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. He had missed quite a few bilateral series for India as the star all-rounder was preparing for his comeback in IPL 2022.&nbsp;

Dealing with a back issue, for the past few years, Hardik's comeback was keenly awaited as a great season would've ensured his return in Team India setup. Hardik not only rose to the occasion with the bat (487 runs overall) and bowled some tidy overs to also claim eight scalps, he led the new franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in the just-concluded 15th season of the IPL.

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Thus, Hardik has also shown his leadership credentials and is being widely praised for his calm and composed style of captaincy.&nbsp;However, things weren't at its best for the all-rounder ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup, when KL Rahul and he got involved in a huge controversy for their sexist and racist remarks on a television show, i.e. the Koffee With Karan. Since then, he has made rapid strides in his international career.

Recently, Hardik's childhood coach recalled his ward's words after his tv show appearance.&nbsp;Speaking to Indian Express, Jitender Singh, his childhood coach recalled how tense Hardik was post the infamous episode and how he promised to move&nbsp;up the ladder once again.

"He hadn’t slept the whole night, na?,” the coach asked another person in the room (in Hardik's residence). "Tension nahin lena hai (Don’t take tension). You will get back to playing for India very soon. Jo ho gaya, voh ho gaya (what’s done is done), no use worrying about it. Come tomorrow to Reliance stadium. Now, smile," the coach revealed.

“I had booked a badminton court for us to play. Just to get the competitive juices and the joy of sport back in him. I wanted him to sweat out. It freed himself, usko ehsaas hua (he realised) that he is a sportsman and this is what he is born to do. Not chat shows," he further asserted.

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Jitender further recalled Hardik's words&nbsp;post the big controversy. “Coach, you will not hear any negative thing about me after this," Jitender recalled Hardik's words. “He has held that word, his father would have been so proud today," he added.

Hardik will now shift his focus to India's forthcoming home T20I series versus South Africa, which will be his comeback in the blue jersey since the last year's&nbsp;ICC event. The series gets underway on June 9 in New Delhi.

Ahead of IPL 2022, many had their eyes on Hardik Pandya as the 28-year-old had been out of action since Team India's 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. He had missed quite a few bilateral series for India as the star all-rounder was preparing for his comeback in IPL 2022.

Ahead of IPL 2022, many had their eyes on Hardik Pandya as the 28-year-old had been out of action since Team India's 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. He had missed quite a few bilateral series for India as the star all-rounder was preparing for his comeback in IPL 2022. Dealing with a back issue, for the past few years, Hardik's comeback was keenly awaited as a great season would've ensured his return in Team India setup. Hardik not only rose to the occasion with the bat (487 runs overall) and bowled some tidy overs to also claim eight scalps, he led the new franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in the just-concluded 15th season of the IPL. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: GT mentor Gary Kirsten heaps praise on Hardik Pandya, reveals his uniqueness as a captain Thus, Hardik has also shown his leadership credentials and is being widely praised for his calm and composed style of captaincy. However, things weren't at its best for the all-rounder ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup, when KL Rahul and he got involved in a huge controversy for their sexist and racist remarks on a television show, i.e. the Koffee With Karan. Since then, he has made rapid strides in his international career. Recently, Hardik's childhood coach recalled his ward's words after his tv show appearance. Speaking to Indian Express, Jitender Singh, his childhood coach recalled how tense Hardik was post the infamous episode and how he promised to move up the ladder once again. "He hadn’t slept the whole night, na?,” the coach asked another person in the room (in Hardik's residence). "Tension nahin lena hai (Don’t take tension). You will get back to playing for India very soon. Jo ho gaya, voh ho gaya (what’s done is done), no use worrying about it. Come tomorrow to Reliance stadium. Now, smile," the coach revealed. “I had booked a badminton court for us to play. Just to get the competitive juices and the joy of sport back in him. I wanted him to sweat out. It freed himself, usko ehsaas hua (he realised) that he is a sportsman and this is what he is born to do. Not chat shows," he further asserted. ALSO READ | WATCH: Hardik Pandya does an MS Dhoni, hands over trophy to GT youngsters after IPL 2022 win Jitender further recalled Hardik's words post the big controversy. “Coach, you will not hear any negative thing about me after this," Jitender recalled Hardik's words. “He has held that word, his father would have been so proud today," he added. Hardik will now shift his focus to India's forthcoming home T20I series versus South Africa, which will be his comeback in the blue jersey since the last year's ICC event. The series gets underway on June 9 in New Delhi.

'You will hear...' - Hardik Pandya's coach reveals how all-rounder got past infamous tv show appearance

IPL 2022 edition came to a fitting end on Sunday evening (May 29) when the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to win their maiden title in their first-ever IPL season.

The 15th season of the IPL was a special affair, which comprised two more teams -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and eventual winners Gujarat. It saw as many as 74 games being held across Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Ahmedabad and was a hugely successful season, with not much hurdles due to Covid-19, as all ten teams produced some emphatic contests.&nbsp;

While players, support staff, commentators and organisers have been lauded, the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI have won hearts by rewarding the 'unsung heroes', i.e. the groundsmen and curators for their overall efforts in ensuring the best quality of grounds and pitches were prepared for the players.

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Thus, BCCI have generously rewarded the groundsmen and curators following the conclusion of IPL 15.&nbsp; The board's secretary Jay Shah wrote on Twitter, "I'm pleased to announce a prize money of INR 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in #TATAIPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season.

We've witnessed some high octane games and I would like thank each one of them for their hardwork. 
25 lacs each for CCI, Wankhede, DY Patil and MCA, Pune. 12.5 lacs each for Eden and Narendra Modi Stadium"

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Talking about the IPL 2022 finale, GT beat RR by seven wickets after being asked to bowl first. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan only managed a moderate 130-9 and Gujarat chased down the total with 11 balls to spare.

IPL 2022 edition came to a fitting end on Sunday evening (May 29) when the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to win their maiden title in their first-ever IPL season.

IPL 2022 edition came to a fitting end on Sunday evening (May 29) when the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad to win their maiden title in their first-ever IPL season. The 15th season of the IPL was a special affair, which comprised two more teams -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and eventual winners Gujarat. It saw as many as 74 games being held across Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Ahmedabad and was a hugely successful season, with not much hurdles due to Covid-19, as all ten teams produced some emphatic contests. While players, support staff, commentators and organisers have been lauded, the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI have won hearts by rewarding the 'unsung heroes', i.e. the groundsmen and curators for their overall efforts in ensuring the best quality of grounds and pitches were prepared for the players. ALSO READ | Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 Thus, BCCI have generously rewarded the groundsmen and curators following the conclusion of IPL 15. The board's secretary Jay Shah wrote on Twitter, "I'm pleased to announce a prize money of INR 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in #TATAIPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season. We've witnessed some high octane games and I would like thank each one of them for their hardwork. 25 lacs each for CCI, Wankhede, DY Patil and MCA, Pune. 12.5 lacs each for Eden and Narendra Modi Stadium" I'm pleased to announce a prize money of INR 1.25 crores for the men who gave us the best games in #TATAIPL 2022. The unsung heroes - our curators and groundsmen across 6 IPL venues this season. — Jay Shah (@JayShah) May 30, 2022 × ALSO READ | IPL 2022 final: Virender Sehwag questions R Ashwin for not sticking to off spin during GT vs RR clash Talking about the IPL 2022 finale, GT beat RR by seven wickets after being asked to bowl first. Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan only managed a moderate 130-9 and Gujarat chased down the total with 11 balls to spare.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final showdown on Sunday evening (May 29) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Despite winning the toss in the crucial encounter, the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise fell flat against the favourites Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat franchise as they went onto lift the elusive title in their maiden IPL season.

Batting first, Samson &amp; Co. struggled as the big guns -- Jos Buttler, Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, etc. -- couldn't do much and the RR franchise posted only 130-9 (courtesy of Hardik's 3/17 and Sai Kishore's twin scalps). In reply, RR had restricted GT to 23-2, however, Hardik (34), Shubman Gill's 45* and an unbeaten 19-ball 32 from David Miller took GT home. After the clash, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed R Ashwin for not resorting to his off-spin and bowling the carrom ball during the summit clash.

Sehwag has questioned Ashwin's bowling approach, saying he should have stuck to conventional off-spin on the surface. “Ashwin should have stuck with his off-spin deliveries because it was troubling the batters. Instead, he bowled his carrom balls," Sehwag told Cricbuzz.

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“There was even a rough patch formed by the end, that could have troubled Gill. He could have tried to dismiss Pandya as well like that. But, his mindset is different, tries for wickets with his variations," the iconic player&nbsp;asserted.

Sehwag also opined that RR should have stuck to chasing, which they did brilliantly in Qualifier 2 versus the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and should also placed an extra pacer on a surface akin for fast bowlers in Ahmedabad. "RR knew how hard it is to play pacers on this surface, but they still went with both their spinners instead of a fourth fast bowling option. They will also question themselves that should they have batted first after winning the toss after chasing so well in Qualifier 2," he further added.

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final showdown on Sunday evening (May 29) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final showdown on Sunday evening (May 29) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Despite winning the toss in the crucial encounter, the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise fell flat against the favourites Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat franchise as they went onto lift the elusive title in their maiden IPL season. Batting first, Samson & Co. struggled as the big guns -- Jos Buttler, Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, etc. -- couldn't do much and the RR franchise posted only 130-9 (courtesy of Hardik's 3/17 and Sai Kishore's twin scalps). In reply, RR had restricted GT to 23-2, however, Hardik (34), Shubman Gill's 45* and an unbeaten 19-ball 32 from David Miller took GT home. After the clash, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed R Ashwin for not resorting to his off-spin and bowling the carrom ball during the summit clash. Sehwag has questioned Ashwin's bowling approach, saying he should have stuck to conventional off-spin on the surface. “Ashwin should have stuck with his off-spin deliveries because it was troubling the batters. Instead, he bowled his carrom balls," Sehwag told Cricbuzz. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: GT mentor Gary Kirsten heaps praise on Hardik Pandya, reveals his uniqueness as a captain “There was even a rough patch formed by the end, that could have troubled Gill. He could have tried to dismiss Pandya as well like that. But, his mindset is different, tries for wickets with his variations," the iconic player asserted. Sehwag also opined that RR should have stuck to chasing, which they did brilliantly in Qualifier 2 versus the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and should also placed an extra pacer on a surface akin for fast bowlers in Ahmedabad. "RR knew how hard it is to play pacers on this surface, but they still went with both their spinners instead of a fourth fast bowling option. They will also question themselves that should they have batted first after winning the toss after chasing so well in Qualifier 2," he further added.

IPL 2022 final: Virender Sehwag questions R Ashwin for not sticking to off spin during GT vs RR clash

Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in IPL 2022 final, beating the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29).&nbsp;

Hardik &amp; Co. were asked to bowl first and the 28-year-old skipper was right on the money as he ended a superb with the ball, finishing with 4-0-17-3 before also chipping in with the bat to help his side chase down a moderate 131-run target with 11 balls to spare. After the terrific win in their first-ever IPL season, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heaped praise on Hardik's leadership qualities. Gary Kirsten, GT's mentor and former Indian coach, also lauded Hardik and revealed his uniqueness as a leader.

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Speaking to the broadcasters after the finale, the former South African international said, "He (Hardik) has been fantastic. I loved working with him. He is a high-profile guy in India, but he has been incredibly humble and willing to learn as a leader and get engaged with his players, which I think is really, really important as a leader. Especially in the IPL and in India, he has been really engaging with all his players. He wants to help them to be a better version of themselves. He has come in and played with real responsibility, which is very different to what we have seen in other IPLs. He has batted beautifully."

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Hardik ended with his best-ever season with the bat, amassing 487 runs -- fourth-most overall -- and also chipped in with eight scalps in the recently-concluded IPL 15 season.&nbsp;He will now shift his focus to representing India in their forthcoming home T20I series versus South Africa, starting on June 09.

Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in IPL 2022 final, beating the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29).

Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans (GT) to their maiden title in IPL 2022 final, beating the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29). Hardik & Co. were asked to bowl first and the 28-year-old skipper was right on the money as he ended a superb with the ball, finishing with 4-0-17-3 before also chipping in with the bat to help his side chase down a moderate 131-run target with 11 balls to spare. After the terrific win in their first-ever IPL season, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heaped praise on Hardik's leadership qualities. Gary Kirsten, GT's mentor and former Indian coach, also lauded Hardik and revealed his uniqueness as a leader. ALSO READ | Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 Speaking to the broadcasters after the finale, the former South African international said, "He (Hardik) has been fantastic. I loved working with him. He is a high-profile guy in India, but he has been incredibly humble and willing to learn as a leader and get engaged with his players, which I think is really, really important as a leader. Especially in the IPL and in India, he has been really engaging with all his players. He wants to help them to be a better version of themselves. He has come in and played with real responsibility, which is very different to what we have seen in other IPLs. He has batted beautifully." ALSO READ | WATCH: Hardik Pandya does an MS Dhoni, hands over trophy to GT youngsters after IPL 2022 win Hardik ended with his best-ever season with the bat, amassing 487 runs -- fourth-most overall -- and also chipped in with eight scalps in the recently-concluded IPL 15 season. He will now shift his focus to representing India in their forthcoming home T20I series versus South Africa, starting on June 09.

IPL 2022: GT mentor Gary Kirsten heaps praise on Hardik Pandya, reveals his uniqueness as a captain

Not many had given Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT)a chance ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 earlier this year. The debutants failed to impress many with their tactics at the mega auction and were far from favourites for even a spot in the playoffs. However, Gujarat Titans went on to defy all the odds to beat Rajasthan Royals in the final on Sunday (May 29) and lift the IPL 2022 title. The Titans won their maiden IPL title in their debut season in the league to create history.

Hardik was exceptional as captain throughout the season for the Titans and also delivered a match-winning performance in the final. He stepped with the ball when his side needed him the most ad bowled a terrific spell against the Royals to finish with a three-wicket haul in the final.

Hardik finished with figures of 3/17 in his four overs to help GT restrict RR to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs before scoring crucial 34 runs with the bat in the run chase. Gujarat Titans won the final comfortably after chasing down the target of 131 runs without breaking a sweat as Hardik lifted his fifth IPL trophy as captain.

The Gujarat Titans captain achieved some special feats and created some new records with his heroics in the final and the remainder of the season. The star all-rounder, who finished the season with 8 wickets and 487 runs in 16 matches became only the third captain to win a Man of the Match award in an IPL final and also surpassed MS Dhoni in the list of players with the highest number of IPL trophies.

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Here is a look at some special feats achieved by Hardik Pandya in IPL 2022:

Hardik Pandya overtakes MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains and players in the history of the Indian Premier League. Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings to four IPL titles as captain. However, Hardik has now surpassed him on the list of most successful players in IPL history. Hardik has now won a total of five IPL titles - 4 with Mumbai Indians and 1 with Gujarat Titans. He is only behind MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who has six IPL titles to his name as a player.

Hardik Pandya 3rd captain to win Man of the Match in an IPL final

Thanks to his all-round heroics, Hardik&nbsp;became only the third captain after Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma to win the Man of the Match award in an IPL final. Hardik contributed with both the bat and the ball for his side as he picked up three wickets and scored 34 runs against RR in the final to join Rohit and Kumble in the elite list.

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2nd youngest captain to lift the&nbsp;IPL trophy

After leading Gujarat Titans to their maiden title triumph on Sunday, Hardik also became the second-youngest captain to achieve the feat. The 28-year-old enjoyed a phenomenal run as the captain of the side in their debut campaign and led them to glory. Rohit Sharma remains the youngest captain to win an IPL trophy at the age of 26 in 2013.

Special feat in T20 cricket&nbsp;

With his all-round effort for the Titans in the final against Rajasthan Royals, Hardik also achieved a special feat in T20 cricket. The star all-rounder became the first captain to score 25+ runs and pick up three wickets in the final of a T20 tournament.

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Not many had given Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT)a chance ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 earlier this year. The debutants failed to impress many with their tactics at the mega auction and were far from favourites for even a spot in the playoffs.

Not many had given Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT)a chance ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 earlier this year. The debutants failed to impress many with their tactics at the mega auction and were far from favourites for even a spot in the playoffs. However, Gujarat Titans went on to defy all the odds to beat Rajasthan Royals in the final on Sunday (May 29) and lift the IPL 2022 title. The Titans won their maiden IPL title in their debut season in the league to create history. Hardik was exceptional as captain throughout the season for the Titans and also delivered a match-winning performance in the final. He stepped with the ball when his side needed him the most ad bowled a terrific spell against the Royals to finish with a three-wicket haul in the final. Hardik finished with figures of 3/17 in his four overs to help GT restrict RR to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs before scoring crucial 34 runs with the bat in the run chase. Gujarat Titans won the final comfortably after chasing down the target of 131 runs without breaking a sweat as Hardik lifted his fifth IPL trophy as captain. The Gujarat Titans captain achieved some special feats and created some new records with his heroics in the final and the remainder of the season. The star all-rounder, who finished the season with 8 wickets and 487 runs in 16 matches became only the third captain to win a Man of the Match award in an IPL final and also surpassed MS Dhoni in the list of players with the highest number of IPL trophies. Also Read: WATCH - Hardik Pandya does an MS Dhoni, hands over trophy to GT youngsters after IPL 2022 win Here is a look at some special feats achieved by Hardik Pandya in IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya overtakes MS Dhoni MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains and players in the history of the Indian Premier League. Dhoni has led Chennai Super Kings to four IPL titles as captain. However, Hardik has now surpassed him on the list of most successful players in IPL history. Hardik has now won a total of five IPL titles - 4 with Mumbai Indians and 1 with Gujarat Titans. He is only behind MI skipper Rohit Sharma, who has six IPL titles to his name as a player. Hardik Pandya 3rd captain to win Man of the Match in an IPL final Thanks to his all-round heroics, Hardik became only the third captain after Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma to win the Man of the Match award in an IPL final. Hardik contributed with both the bat and the ball for his side as he picked up three wickets and scored 34 runs against RR in the final to join Rohit and Kumble in the elite list. Also Read: 'Count myself lucky winning 5 finals': Hardik after inspiring Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title 2nd youngest captain to lift the IPL trophy After leading Gujarat Titans to their maiden title triumph on Sunday, Hardik also became the second-youngest captain to achieve the feat. The 28-year-old enjoyed a phenomenal run as the captain of the side in their debut campaign and led them to glory. Rohit Sharma remains the youngest captain to win an IPL trophy at the age of 26 in 2013. Special feat in T20 cricket With his all-round effort for the Titans in the final against Rajasthan Royals, Hardik also achieved a special feat in T20 cricket. The star all-rounder became the first captain to score 25+ runs and pick up three wickets in the final of a T20 tournament. ×

Surpassing Dhoni to joining Rohit in elite list: List of records created by Hardik Pandya in GT's IPL triumph

Gujarat Titans (GT) created history on Sunday (May 29) as they defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Sunday (May 29) to win their maiden title in their debut season. Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 131 runs comfortably with 11 balls to spare to become only the second team after RR to win the elusive trophy in their debut season. RR had won their first IPL title in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

It was a lop-sided final with Gujarat Titans dominating the proceedings right from the start of the game. Skipper Hardik Pandya delivered a brilliant performance with the ball as he bagged a three-wicket haul to help GT restrict RR to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs.

Opener Shubman Gill then slammed an unbeaten 45 while Pandya and David Miller played crucial knocks of 34 and 32 runs respectively to take GT over the line comfortably in the run chase. It was a comprehensive win from the Titans, who were also the most consistent teams throughout the league stage of the tournament.

Gill, who won his maiden IPL title with the Titans, was elated after the memorable triumph and compared it to a World Cup win. The former India U-19 star, who was part of the Prithvi Shaw-led India U-19 team which won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2018, said winning an IPL trophy was equivalent to winning a World Cup.

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"Obviously, it (title win) means a lot. After winning the U-19 World Cup, I think winning an IPL is as big as winning a World Cup," Gill said speaking to Harsha Bhogle after the final.

"This is my fifth year and I am fortunate enough to win the IPL this time. I wanted to be there till the end, and that’s what the talk was about with the coaches, and I am glad that we came over the line. Our bowlers bowled really well to restrict them to 130. We initially thought that if we could get them under 150, it would be a good target for us to chase down, but fortunately it was even less than 150 and we did the job for the team," he added.

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Gill was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad last year and was released by the franchise ahead of IPL 2022. Gill had joined KKR in 2018 and spent four seasons with the franchise failing to win his maiden trophy. He was slotted in as an opener at GT and went on to play an instrumental role in their maiden title triumph this year.

Gill was consistent throughout the tournament and managed to step up when his team required. He finished the tournament with 483 runs in 16 matches at an average of over 34.50 and a strike rate of over 132. He was the second-highest run-getter for GT behind skipper Hardik this season.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) created history on Sunday (May 29) as they defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Sunday (May 29) to win their maiden title in their debut season.

Gujarat Titans (GT) created history on Sunday (May 29) as they defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Sunday (May 29) to win their maiden title in their debut season. Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 131 runs comfortably with 11 balls to spare to become only the second team after RR to win the elusive trophy in their debut season. RR had won their first IPL title in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. It was a lop-sided final with Gujarat Titans dominating the proceedings right from the start of the game. Skipper Hardik Pandya delivered a brilliant performance with the ball as he bagged a three-wicket haul to help GT restrict RR to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs. Opener Shubman Gill then slammed an unbeaten 45 while Pandya and David Miller played crucial knocks of 34 and 32 runs respectively to take GT over the line comfortably in the run chase. It was a comprehensive win from the Titans, who were also the most consistent teams throughout the league stage of the tournament. Gill, who won his maiden IPL title with the Titans, was elated after the memorable triumph and compared it to a World Cup win. The former India U-19 star, who was part of the Prithvi Shaw-led India U-19 team which won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2018, said winning an IPL trophy was equivalent to winning a World Cup. Also Read: Hardik Pandya for India captaincy? Gavaskar throws weight behind GT skipper after IPL 2022 triumph "Obviously, it (title win) means a lot. After winning the U-19 World Cup, I think winning an IPL is as big as winning a World Cup," Gill said speaking to Harsha Bhogle after the final. "This is my fifth year and I am fortunate enough to win the IPL this time. I wanted to be there till the end, and that’s what the talk was about with the coaches, and I am glad that we came over the line. Our bowlers bowled really well to restrict them to 130. We initially thought that if we could get them under 150, it would be a good target for us to chase down, but fortunately it was even less than 150 and we did the job for the team," he added. : @ShubmanGill hit the title-winning runs for the @gujarat_titans & here's how he summed up his emotions. #TATAIPL | #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/VXYeCXm4W9 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022 × Also Read: Buttler to Chahal - Complete list of award winners from IPL 2022 Gill was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad last year and was released by the franchise ahead of IPL 2022. Gill had joined KKR in 2018 and spent four seasons with the franchise failing to win his maiden trophy. He was slotted in as an opener at GT and went on to play an instrumental role in their maiden title triumph this year. Gill was consistent throughout the tournament and managed to step up when his team required. He finished the tournament with 483 runs in 16 matches at an average of over 34.50 and a strike rate of over 132. He was the second-highest run-getter for GT behind skipper Hardik this season. ×

'As big as winning a World Cup': Shubman Gill reacts after Gujarat Titans lift IPL 2022 trophy - WATCH

Rajasthan Royals (RR) dream of paying a perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne with a memorable triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 remain unfulfilled as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the tournament on Sunday (May 29). It was a dominant performance from the Hardik Pandya-led Titans in the final as they outclassed by seven wickets to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut season.

RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first in the summit clash. However, the decision ended up backfiring as RR batters crumbed under pressure on the big stage. Jos Buttler was once again the top-scorer for the team with 39 runs off 35 balls as RR were restricted to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs.

Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. ended up chasing down the target of 131 runs with 11 balls to spare to win the final and clinch their maiden IPL trophy. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh called RR's over-dependence on Buttler one of the major reasons behind their loss in the final.

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Harbhajan also felt opting to bat first was not the right decision from Samson and that they should have chased in the final. "They could have done a lot of things differently. Firstly, I felt they should have chased, but they chose to bat first, and then they played some shots, which they will think should not have been played; they should have played according to the situation," Harbhajan said on Star Sports after the final.

"They should have strung partnerships; 160 runs are enough in a final. They did not bat well. This team's players were overly dependent on Jos Buttler, and that is what happened; they got exposed when Jos Buttler didn't fire," he added.

Buttler enjoyed a phenomenal season with the bat for the Royals as he finished as the highest run-getter of the tournament with a staggering 863 runs from 17 matches at an impressive average of 57.73 and a strike rate of 149.05. He played an instrumental role in taking his team to the final but couldn't get them over the line in the summit clash.

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While he pointed out how RR were heavily dependent on Buttler for runs, Harbhajan also rightfully called out RR's over-reliance on Yuzvendra Chahal with the ball. While the other bowlers in the side were not consistent, Chahal was among the wickets throughout the season and finished with 27 scalps to bag the Purple Cap.

"When they look back, Jos Buttler did 80% of the job in the batting, and similarly 70-75% job was done by Yuzi Chahal in the bowling, so the others did 20-25% only in total; that's not enough," said Harbhajan, who won three IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and his fourth with Chennai Super Kings in 2018.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) dream of paying a perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne with a memorable triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 remain unfulfilled as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the tournament on Sunday (May 29).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) dream of paying a perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne with a memorable triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 remain unfulfilled as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the tournament on Sunday (May 29). It was a dominant performance from the Hardik Pandya-led Titans in the final as they outclassed by seven wickets to lift their maiden IPL trophy in their debut season. RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first in the summit clash. However, the decision ended up backfiring as RR batters crumbed under pressure on the big stage. Jos Buttler was once again the top-scorer for the team with 39 runs off 35 balls as RR were restricted to a low-key total of 130/9 in 20 overs. Hardik Pandya & Co. ended up chasing down the target of 131 runs with 11 balls to spare to win the final and clinch their maiden IPL trophy. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh called RR's over-dependence on Buttler one of the major reasons behind their loss in the final. Also Read: Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 Harbhajan also felt opting to bat first was not the right decision from Samson and that they should have chased in the final. "They could have done a lot of things differently. Firstly, I felt they should have chased, but they chose to bat first, and then they played some shots, which they will think should not have been played; they should have played according to the situation," Harbhajan said on Star Sports after the final. "They should have strung partnerships; 160 runs are enough in a final. They did not bat well. This team's players were overly dependent on Jos Buttler, and that is what happened; they got exposed when Jos Buttler didn't fire," he added. Buttler enjoyed a phenomenal season with the bat for the Royals as he finished as the highest run-getter of the tournament with a staggering 863 runs from 17 matches at an impressive average of 57.73 and a strike rate of 149.05. He played an instrumental role in taking his team to the final but couldn't get them over the line in the summit clash. Also Read: 'As big as winning a World Cup': Shubman Gill reacts after Gujarat Titans lift IPL 2022 trophy - WATCH While he pointed out how RR were heavily dependent on Buttler for runs, Harbhajan also rightfully called out RR's over-reliance on Yuzvendra Chahal with the ball. While the other bowlers in the side were not consistent, Chahal was among the wickets throughout the season and finished with 27 scalps to bag the Purple Cap. "When they look back, Jos Buttler did 80% of the job in the batting, and similarly 70-75% job was done by Yuzi Chahal in the bowling, so the others did 20-25% only in total; that's not enough," said Harbhajan, who won three IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and his fourth with Chennai Super Kings in 2018. ×

They were overly dependent on Jos Buttler: Harbhajan Singh explains reason behind RR's loss in IPL 2022 final

Gujarat Titans (GT) capped off a fabulous season by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 title after defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). It was yet another clinical all-round performance from the Titans, who played some phenomenal cricket throughout the tournament. GT skipper Hardik Pandya has now won all five IPL finals that he has been part of in his career so far.

While it was an excellent team effort from the Titans, Pandya led from the front with both the bat and the ball. He bowled an exceptional spell during Rajasthan Royals' innings to restrict Sanju Samson &amp; Co. to just 130 runs finishing with figures of 3/17 in his four overs before playing a crucial knock of 34 runs during his side's run chase.

Pandya hailed his teammates after the victory and said the Titans have set the right example for the others to follow by showcasing that playing as a team will always help you in winning tournaments. He also said he has been lucky to have managed to win five IPL finals so far in his career.

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"This is the right example for any team in the world. If you can play as a team and build a good unit with genuine people around, wonders can happen. I and Ashu pa, we like to play proper bowlers. Batters can obviously chip in, but most of the time I have seen in T20 cricket - it's a batter's game but bowlers win you games. A lot of times we won the games as well, but we always spoke about what are the things we missed out and how we can get better from here. Everyone chipped in. Count myself lucky winning 5 finals, it's been exciting," Pandya said after leading his side to their maiden IPL triumph.

"This is going to be a special one. We spoke about creating a legacy. Generation to come, everyone will remember this was the team who started this journey and to win the championship first year is very special," he added

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Pandya, who had only played for Mumbai Indians in his IPL career before joining Gujarat Titans this year, had been part of four finals with the Rohit Sharma-led side. He ended up on the winning side in all four of the summit clashes. He is now a part of an elite list of players in the IPL who have won the trophy as many as five times.

Gujarat Titans were far from favourites at the start of the season and not many had given them a chance to script a fairytale run in their debut season after what transpired for them at the mega auction. However, the likes of David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan and Hardik himself kept stepping up on different occasions to help the team win some games from difficult situations and create history.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) capped off a fabulous season by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 title after defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

Gujarat Titans (GT) capped off a fabulous season by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 title after defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). It was yet another clinical all-round performance from the Titans, who played some phenomenal cricket throughout the tournament. GT skipper Hardik Pandya has now won all five IPL finals that he has been part of in his career so far. While it was an excellent team effort from the Titans, Pandya led from the front with both the bat and the ball. He bowled an exceptional spell during Rajasthan Royals' innings to restrict Sanju Samson & Co. to just 130 runs finishing with figures of 3/17 in his four overs before playing a crucial knock of 34 runs during his side's run chase. Pandya hailed his teammates after the victory and said the Titans have set the right example for the others to follow by showcasing that playing as a team will always help you in winning tournaments. He also said he has been lucky to have managed to win five IPL finals so far in his career. Also Read: Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans claim maiden title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008 "This is the right example for any team in the world. If you can play as a team and build a good unit with genuine people around, wonders can happen. I and Ashu pa, we like to play proper bowlers. Batters can obviously chip in, but most of the time I have seen in T20 cricket - it's a batter's game but bowlers win you games. A lot of times we won the games as well, but we always spoke about what are the things we missed out and how we can get better from here. Everyone chipped in. Count myself lucky winning 5 finals, it's been exciting," Pandya said after leading his side to their maiden IPL triumph. "This is going to be a special one. We spoke about creating a legacy. Generation to come, everyone will remember this was the team who started this journey and to win the championship first year is very special," he added Also Read: IPL 2022 final: Captain Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz take GT to maiden title, beat RR by 7 wickets Pandya, who had only played for Mumbai Indians in his IPL career before joining Gujarat Titans this year, had been part of four finals with the Rohit Sharma-led side. He ended up on the winning side in all four of the summit clashes. He is now a part of an elite list of players in the IPL who have won the trophy as many as five times. Gujarat Titans were far from favourites at the start of the season and not many had given them a chance to script a fairytale run in their debut season after what transpired for them at the mega auction. However, the likes of David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan and Hardik himself kept stepping up on different occasions to help the team win some games from difficult situations and create history. × .

'Count myself lucky winning 5 finals': Hardik Pandya after inspiring Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final, by seven wickets, to end their maiden season with their first-ever title. Hardik led from the front as he contributed with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, whereas he also played a crucial hand with the bat (scoring a 30-ball 34) in a low-scoring match dominated by GT.

Opting to bat first, at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, Sanju Samson-led RR posted only a moderate 130-9. In reply, Shubman Gill's 45 not out, David Miller's 19-ball 32 and Hardik's contributions closed the run-chase with seven wickets and 11 balls to spare.&nbsp;

After the match, Hardik pulled off an MS Dhoni during the end of the presentation ceremony. After receiving the IPL 2022 trophy, by BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah, he quickly gave it to the Gujarat youngsters and stood at a corner (a trend started by Dhoni during his early days as India captain). Here's the video:

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At the post-match presenation, Hardik said, "This is the right example for any team in the world. If you can play as a team and build a good unit with genuine people around, wonders can happen. I and Ashu pa, we like to play proper bowlers. Batters can obviously chip in, but most of the time I have seen in T20 cricket - it's a batter's game but bowlers win you games. A lot of times we won the games as well, but we always spoke about what are the things we missed out and how we can get better from here. Everyone chipped in. Count myself lucky winning 5 finals, it's been exciting. This is going to be a special one. We spoke about creating a legacy. Generation to come, everyone will remember this was the team who started this journey and to win the championship first year is very special."

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final, by seven wickets, to end their maiden season with their first-ever title.

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2022 final, by seven wickets, to end their maiden season with their first-ever title. Hardik led from the front as he contributed with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, whereas he also played a crucial hand with the bat (scoring a 30-ball 34) in a low-scoring match dominated by GT. Opting to bat first, at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, Sanju Samson-led RR posted only a moderate 130-9. In reply, Shubman Gill's 45 not out, David Miller's 19-ball 32 and Hardik's contributions closed the run-chase with seven wickets and 11 balls to spare. After the match, Hardik pulled off an MS Dhoni during the end of the presentation ceremony. After receiving the IPL 2022 trophy, by BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah, he quickly gave it to the Gujarat youngsters and stood at a corner (a trend started by Dhoni during his early days as India captain). Here's the video: ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans claim maiden title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008 𝗖. 𝗛. 𝗔. 𝗠. 𝗣. 𝗜. 𝗢. 𝗡. 𝗦! 🏆 🙌 That moment when the @gujarat_titans captain @hardikpandya7 received the IPL trophy from the hands of Mr. @SGanguly99, President, BCCI and Mr. @JayShah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI. 👏 👏#TATAIPL | #GTvRR pic.twitter.com/QKmqRcemlY — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022 × ALSO READ | Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022 At the post-match presenation, Hardik said, "This is the right example for any team in the world. If you can play as a team and build a good unit with genuine people around, wonders can happen. I and Ashu pa, we like to play proper bowlers. Batters can obviously chip in, but most of the time I have seen in T20 cricket - it's a batter's game but bowlers win you games. A lot of times we won the games as well, but we always spoke about what are the things we missed out and how we can get better from here. Everyone chipped in. Count myself lucky winning 5 finals, it's been exciting. This is going to be a special one. We spoke about creating a legacy. Generation to come, everyone will remember this was the team who started this journey and to win the championship first year is very special."

WATCH: Hardik Pandya does an MS Dhoni, hands over trophy to GT youngsters after IPL 2022 win

Gujarat Titans (GT) ended their dream run in IPL 2022 by winning the final by seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR)&nbsp;in front of their home fans, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to make their maiden season an unforgettable affair.&nbsp;

Under Ashish Nehra's coaching, Gujarat defied all odds by being the first side to qualify for the playoffs, topping the group stage, being the first team to qualify for the final and emerging on top of RR in the summit clash to win the elusive title in their maiden IPL season (joining RR to become the second team to achieve this feat).

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By leading GT to their maiden trophy, Nehra etched his name in the history books as he became the first-ever Indian coach to win the IPL title.&nbsp;

Here’s the list of all the head coaches who have won the IPL up till now:

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			<td style="width: 154px;">Team</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Head coach</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Coach's nationality</td>
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			<td>2008</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Rajasthan Royals</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Shane Warne</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
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			<td>2009</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Deccan Chargers</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Darren Lehmann</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2010</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2011</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2012</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Trevor Bayliss</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2013</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">John Wright</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2014</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Trevor Bayliss</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2015</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Ricky Ponting</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2016</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Tom Moody</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Australia</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2017</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Mahela Jayawardene</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Sri Lanka</td>
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			<td>2018</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
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			<td>2019</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Mahela Jayawardene</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Sri Lanka</td>
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			<td>2020</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Mahela Jayawardene</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">Sri Lanka</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2021</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Stephen Fleming</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">New Zealand</td>
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			<td>2022</td>
			<td style="width: 154px;">Gujarat Titans</td>
			<td style="width: 147px;">Ashish Nehra</td>
			<td style="width: 124px;">India</td>
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From the above list, New Zealand's former opener and Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming's name appears for as many as four times. He is followed by Mahela Jayawardene, having led Mumbai Indians (MI) to three titles out of five, and Trevor Bayliss -- who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to both their titles so far.

Nehra's man-management, keeping it simple approach and ensuring a smooth and secure team environment has been hailed by many after Gujarat's resounding success in IPL 2022.

Gujarat Titans (GT) ended their dream run in IPL 2022 by winning the final by seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in front of their home fans, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to make their maiden season an unforgettable affair.

Gujarat Titans (GT) ended their dream run in IPL 2022 by winning the final by seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in front of their home fans, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to make their maiden season an unforgettable affair. Under Ashish Nehra's coaching, Gujarat defied all odds by being the first side to qualify for the playoffs, topping the group stage, being the first team to qualify for the final and emerging on top of RR in the summit clash to win the elusive title in their maiden IPL season (joining RR to become the second team to achieve this feat). ALSO READ | Complete list of award winners from IPL 2022: Orange Cap, Purple Cap to Emerging Player of the Year By leading GT to their maiden trophy, Nehra etched his name in the history books as he became the first-ever Indian coach to win the IPL title. Here’s the list of all the head coaches who have won the IPL up till now: Year Team Head coach Coach's nationality 2008 Rajasthan Royals Shane Warne Australia 2009 Deccan Chargers Darren Lehmann Australia 2010 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2011 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders Trevor Bayliss Australia 2013 Mumbai Indians John Wright New Zealand 2014 Kolkata Knight Riders Trevor Bayliss Australia 2015 Mumbai Indians Ricky Ponting Australia 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad Tom Moody Australia 2017 Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 2018 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2019 Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 2020 Mumbai Indians Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 2021 Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming New Zealand 2022 Gujarat Titans Ashish Nehra India ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans claim maiden title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008 From the above list, New Zealand's former opener and Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming's name appears for as many as four times. He is followed by Mahela Jayawardene, having led Mumbai Indians (MI) to three titles out of five, and Trevor Bayliss -- who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to both their titles so far. Nehra's man-management, keeping it simple approach and ensuring a smooth and secure team environment has been hailed by many after Gujarat's resounding success in IPL 2022.

Ashish Nehra becomes 1st Indian to achieve huge feat after Gujarat Titans win IPL 2022

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 final on Sunday evening (May 29), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. In their maiden season, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat ended on a high note by winning the elusive title and joining some big teams in the overall winners' list.&nbsp;

Opting to bat first, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan came out with positive intent as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took on the GT bowlers and utilised the powerplay overs. Nonetheless, he was dismissed by Yash Dayal against the run of play for a good-looking 22. Jos Buttler (who ended with the Orange Cap with 863 runs) was at his cautious best and stitched a partnership with Sanju Samson before the skipper fell off his counterpart, trying to accelerate after some tidy overs. From thereon, Rajasthan never got going as Hardik-Rashid Khan applied the brakes with their clever bowling and change of pace to leave RR tottering at 98 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag and R Ashwin couldn't do much as the 2008 winners somehow managed to reach 130 for 9 in 20 overs. Hardik returned with 3 for 17 whereas Sai Kishore also chipped in with two wickets.&nbsp;

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In reply, Gujarat lost in-form opener, Wriddhiman Saha, early. The right-hander fell to a peach off a delivery off Prasidh Krishna as RR started with a bang. While No. 3 batter Matthew Wade started with a six, he fell to Trent Boult as GT were soon reduced to 23-2 within six overs in a moderate run-chase. From thereon, skipper Hardik and opener Shubman Gill did a good job to steady the ship, by buying some time in the middle and keeping the scoreboard ticking with some odd boundaries at regular intervals.&nbsp;

However, RR kept on fighting and Yuzvendra Chahal removed Hardik by getting a big edge off his blade in the 14th over. With this, Yuzi Chahal won the Purple Cap -- ending with 27 wickets (most by any spinner in a single edition) -- but couldn't prevent the inevitable for his franchise. Gill was joined by David Miller as the duo ended the run-chase with ease, in front of a packed stadium -- in excess of 1,00,000 people. Gill, unbeaten on 45, and Miller's 19-ball 32 propelled GT to their maiden title by 7 wickets and 11 balls to spare.

Gujarat joined Rajasthan in an elite list to win the title in their first-ever season.&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 final on Sunday evening (May 29), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans (GT) locked horns with the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 final on Sunday evening (May 29), at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. In their maiden season, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat ended on a high note by winning the elusive title and joining some big teams in the overall winners' list. Opting to bat first, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan came out with positive intent as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took on the GT bowlers and utilised the powerplay overs. Nonetheless, he was dismissed by Yash Dayal against the run of play for a good-looking 22. Jos Buttler (who ended with the Orange Cap with 863 runs) was at his cautious best and stitched a partnership with Sanju Samson before the skipper fell off his counterpart, trying to accelerate after some tidy overs. From thereon, Rajasthan never got going as Hardik-Rashid Khan applied the brakes with their clever bowling and change of pace to leave RR tottering at 98 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag and R Ashwin couldn't do much as the 2008 winners somehow managed to reach 130 for 9 in 20 overs. Hardik returned with 3 for 17 whereas Sai Kishore also chipped in with two wickets. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 final: BCCI claims huge world record ahead of GT vs RR clash - WATCH In reply, Gujarat lost in-form opener, Wriddhiman Saha, early. The right-hander fell to a peach off a delivery off Prasidh Krishna as RR started with a bang. While No. 3 batter Matthew Wade started with a six, he fell to Trent Boult as GT were soon reduced to 23-2 within six overs in a moderate run-chase. From thereon, skipper Hardik and opener Shubman Gill did a good job to steady the ship, by buying some time in the middle and keeping the scoreboard ticking with some odd boundaries at regular intervals. However, RR kept on fighting and Yuzvendra Chahal removed Hardik by getting a big edge off his blade in the 14th over. With this, Yuzi Chahal won the Purple Cap -- ending with 27 wickets (most by any spinner in a single edition) -- but couldn't prevent the inevitable for his franchise. Gill was joined by David Miller as the duo ended the run-chase with ease, in front of a packed stadium -- in excess of 1,00,000 people. Gill, unbeaten on 45, and Miller's 19-ball 32 propelled GT to their maiden title by 7 wickets and 11 balls to spare. Gujarat joined Rajasthan in an elite list to win the title in their first-ever season.

IPL 2022 final: Captain Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz take GT to maiden title, beat RR by 7 wickets

After being out of action&nbsp;for quite some time, Lockie Ferguson returned to the Gujarat Titans' (GT) playing XI during the IPL 2022 final, versus the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29).&nbsp;

Ferguson made heads turn instantly as he bowled the fastest delivery of the season, to Jos Buttler, during the last ball of his first over. For the unversed, Ferguson clocked in excess of&nbsp;157kph to achieve the landmark, surpassing Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) young pacer Umran Malik's 157kph record, which he had clocked during his franchise's group stage face-off versus the Delhi Capitals (DC) earlier in the season.

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The Sanju Samson-led RR franchise won the toss and opted to bat first in the summit clash. While RR have gone ahead with the same playing XI, who defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 2, the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat have brought in Ferguson in place of Alzarri Joseph.

After being out of action for quite some time, Lockie Ferguson returned to the Gujarat Titans' (GT) playing XI during the IPL 2022 final, versus the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29).

After being out of action for quite some time, Lockie Ferguson returned to the Gujarat Titans' (GT) playing XI during the IPL 2022 final, versus the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29). Ferguson made heads turn instantly as he bowled the fastest delivery of the season, to Jos Buttler, during the last ball of his first over. For the unversed, Ferguson clocked in excess of 157kph to achieve the landmark, surpassing Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) young pacer Umran Malik's 157kph record, which he had clocked during his franchise's group stage face-off versus the Delhi Capitals (DC) earlier in the season. Talking about the delivery, the New Zealander bowled a lovely yorker to in-form opener Buttler and achieved the massive record. Earlier, he had hit with 150-kph mark in his first few deliveries before surprising Buttler with a slower one and then a stunning one and all with the quickest delivery of the season. ALSO READ | LIVE IPL 2022 Final, GT vs RR updates: Yashasvi Jaiswal on fire as RR off to good start The Sanju Samson-led RR franchise won the toss and opted to bat first in the summit clash. While RR have gone ahead with the same playing XI, who defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 2, the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat have brought in Ferguson in place of Alzarri Joseph.

GT vs RR final: Lockie Ferguson surpasses Umran Malik to bowl the fastest delivery of IPL 2022

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will battle it out for the one final time for the elusive IPL trophy when they lock horns with each other in the final of IPL 2022 on Sunday (May 29). The two teams have been the most consistent side so far in the tournament and have deservingly made it to the summit clash which will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). While Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a&nbsp;fairytale run reaching the final in their debut season, Rajasthan Royals will be playing their first final since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

Gujarat Titans were the first team to qualify for the playoffs this season after reaching 18 points. The Hardik Pandya-led side was far from favourites following the conclusion of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year. However, they defied the odds and saw the likes of David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Rahid Khan also with skipper Hardik make impactful contributions to help them pull off some thrilling victories.

While Hardik has led from the front with the bat and also contributed with the ball when required, Miller, Tewatia and Rashid have been phenomenal down the order as finishers. GT's bowling attack has also been exceptional so far this season with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Rashid and Yash Dayal all among the wickets.

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Rajasthan Royals have arguably been the second-best team after the Gujarat Titans so far this season. Sanju Samson &amp; Co. have also relied heavily on their bowling attack consisting of the leading wicket-taker of the tournament - Yuzvendra Chahal, the dangerous Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and R Ashwin among others.

Jos Buttler has been their top performer with the bat and has had a season to remember with a staggering 824 runs in just 16 matches so far. While Buttler has done the majority of the scoring at the top, skipper Samson, Devdutt Padikkal and Shimron Hetmyer have also contributed with the bat.

While both teams have played some brilliant cricket so far this season, there is an interesting pattern which suggests Gujarat Titans might be favourites to win the IPL 2022 title. Since 2018, the winning team in an IPL final has remained unbeaten against their opponent throughout&nbsp;the season.

Can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx?

In 2018, Chennai Super Kings had defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided final to lift their 3rd trophy. CSK had earlier defeated SRH thrice in the league stage and the playoffs before beating them in the final to remain unbeaten against SRH throughout IPL 2018.

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In 2019, Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings in their first three meetings before defeating them in the final to clinch the trophy. In IPL 2020, it was Delhi Capitals, who lost thrice against Mumbai Indians before losing the final too against the Rohit Sharma-led side.

IPL 2021 saw a similar pattern as Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders reached the final. CSK had won both their meetings against KKR in the league stage and maintained a 3-0 perfect record after beating them in the final as well.

This year, Gujarat Titans have a 3-0 record against Rajasthan Royals having won all three encounters against the Samson-led side so far in the tournament. Going by the pattern from the last four seasons, Gujarat Titans appear favourites to win the trophy this year but can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx and emerge triumphant?

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will battle it out for the one final time for the elusive IPL trophy when they lock horns with each other in the final of IPL 2022 on Sunday (May 29).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will battle it out for the one final time for the elusive IPL trophy when they lock horns with each other in the final of IPL 2022 on Sunday (May 29). The two teams have been the most consistent side so far in the tournament and have deservingly made it to the summit clash which will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). While Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a fairytale run reaching the final in their debut season, Rajasthan Royals will be playing their first final since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. Gujarat Titans were the first team to qualify for the playoffs this season after reaching 18 points. The Hardik Pandya-led side was far from favourites following the conclusion of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year. However, they defied the odds and saw the likes of David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Rahid Khan also with skipper Hardik make impactful contributions to help them pull off some thrilling victories. While Hardik has led from the front with the bat and also contributed with the ball when required, Miller, Tewatia and Rashid have been phenomenal down the order as finishers. GT's bowling attack has also been exceptional so far this season with the likes of Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Rashid and Yash Dayal all among the wickets. Also Read: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022 final: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted playing XIs Rajasthan Royals have arguably been the second-best team after the Gujarat Titans so far this season. Sanju Samson & Co. have also relied heavily on their bowling attack consisting of the leading wicket-taker of the tournament - Yuzvendra Chahal, the dangerous Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and R Ashwin among others. Jos Buttler has been their top performer with the bat and has had a season to remember with a staggering 824 runs in just 16 matches so far. While Buttler has done the majority of the scoring at the top, skipper Samson, Devdutt Padikkal and Shimron Hetmyer have also contributed with the bat. While both teams have played some brilliant cricket so far this season, there is an interesting pattern which suggests Gujarat Titans might be favourites to win the IPL 2022 title. Since 2018, the winning team in an IPL final has remained unbeaten against their opponent throughout the season. Can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx? In 2018, Chennai Super Kings had defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided final to lift their 3rd trophy. CSK had earlier defeated SRH thrice in the league stage and the playoffs before beating them in the final to remain unbeaten against SRH throughout IPL 2018. Also Read: Jos Buttler on the verge of breaking David Warner's elite record in final against Gujarat Titans In 2019, Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings in their first three meetings before defeating them in the final to clinch the trophy. In IPL 2020, it was Delhi Capitals, who lost thrice against Mumbai Indians before losing the final too against the Rohit Sharma-led side. IPL 2021 saw a similar pattern as Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders reached the final. CSK had won both their meetings against KKR in the league stage and maintained a 3-0 perfect record after beating them in the final as well. This year, Gujarat Titans have a 3-0 record against Rajasthan Royals having won all three encounters against the Samson-led side so far in the tournament. Going by the pattern from the last four seasons, Gujarat Titans appear favourites to win the trophy this year but can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx and emerge triumphant?

Can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx? Why Gujarat Titans are favourites to win IPL 2022 title

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to lift their second Indian Premier League (IPL) title when they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008 and have since not managed to lift the elusive trophy. This will be RR's first final since 2008 as they look to pay a perfect tribute to their former captain Shane Warne by winning the trophy for him.

Opening batter Jos Buttler has been instrumental so far in RR's consistent run this season as he has been churning out runs one game after another. Buttler slammed a magnificent unbeaten century as he powered the Royals to a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second qualifier to help them book a spot in the final against Gujarat Titans.

Buttler has had a phenomenal season with the willow so far and stands on the verge of breaking David Warner's elite IPL record. Buttler needs just 25 runs to overtake Warner on the list of batters with most runs in a single season. He currently has 824 runs in 16 matches this season at an impressive average of 58.86 and a strike rate of over 151.

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If Buttler goes past Warner (848 runs) in the final on Sunday, he will break the record for most runs by an overseas batter in a single season of IPL. Overall, Virat Kohli tops the charts with a staggering 973 runs in IPL 2016. Buttler needs 150 runs in the final to go past Kohli's tally of 973 runs and set an all-time record in the IPL.

The English opener has been magnificent for the Royals right from the start of the season and has already smashed four centuries in the tournament so far. He will be looking to fire once again when Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans for one last dance at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

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Rajasthan Royals have so far lost in all three meetings against Gujarat Titans this season and will be hoping to bring an end to the losing streak on Sunday to lift their second IPL trophy. A lot will ride on Buttler's shoulders if RR are to topple Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. in the summit clash.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to lift their second Indian Premier League (IPL) title when they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to lift their second Indian Premier League (IPL) title when they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008 and have since not managed to lift the elusive trophy. This will be RR's first final since 2008 as they look to pay a perfect tribute to their former captain Shane Warne by winning the trophy for him. Opening batter Jos Buttler has been instrumental so far in RR's consistent run this season as he has been churning out runs one game after another. Buttler slammed a magnificent unbeaten century as he powered the Royals to a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second qualifier to help them book a spot in the final against Gujarat Titans. Buttler has had a phenomenal season with the willow so far and stands on the verge of breaking David Warner's elite IPL record. Buttler needs just 25 runs to overtake Warner on the list of batters with most runs in a single season. He currently has 824 runs in 16 matches this season at an impressive average of 58.86 and a strike rate of over 151. Also Read: GT vs RR, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals? If Buttler goes past Warner (848 runs) in the final on Sunday, he will break the record for most runs by an overseas batter in a single season of IPL. Overall, Virat Kohli tops the charts with a staggering 973 runs in IPL 2016. Buttler needs 150 runs in the final to go past Kohli's tally of 973 runs and set an all-time record in the IPL. The English opener has been magnificent for the Royals right from the start of the season and has already smashed four centuries in the tournament so far. He will be looking to fire once again when Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans for one last dance at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Also Read: Fans extend support to Mohammed Siraj after pacer faces abuse on social media following RCB's exit Rajasthan Royals have so far lost in all three meetings against Gujarat Titans this season and will be hoping to bring an end to the losing streak on Sunday to lift their second IPL trophy. A lot will ride on Buttler's shoulders if RR are to topple Hardik Pandya & Co. in the summit clash.

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler on the verge of breaking David Warner's elite record in final against Gujarat Titans

David Miller smashed three back-to-back in the final over from Prasidh Krishna to help Gujarat Titans (GT) thrash Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday (May 24) and secure a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Gujarat Titans have become the first finalists of the season in their debut campaign in the IPL and have been playing phenomenal cricket throughout the tournament. It was yet another finishing masterclass from Miller as he helped his side chase down the target of 189 runs comfortably.

Asked to chase down 190 runs at the Eden Gardens, Gujarat Titans were far from favourites when they started their run-chase. To make matters worse they lost opener Wriddhiman Saha on a duck in the very first over before Shubman Gill (35) combined with Matthew Wade (35) to add 72 runs for the second wicket.

It was a brilliant knock from Gill under pressure which was laced with 5 fours and a six before an unfortunate run-out ended his stay in the middle. Wade too was dismissed shortly after Gill's departure as he was caught by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Obed McCoy in the 10th over.

Just when it looked like, Rajasthan Royals were getting back into the game, GT skipper Hardik Pandya and in-form David Miller joined forces in the middle to take the game away from them. The duo looked in brilliant touch and didn't let the pressure get the better of them as they manoeuvred the strike well and played big shots at regular intervals.

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While Miller scored a fabulous 68 off just 38 balls with the help of five sixes, Hardik scored a quickfire 47 off 27 balls laced with 5 fours. With 15 to get off the final over, it was Miller who took on Prasidh Krishna and went after the RR pacer from ball 1. The left-hander smacked him for a hat-trick of sixes to take GT over the line with ease.

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It was a clinical performance from the GT batter after their bowlers were taken to the cleaners at the Eden Gardens during RR's innings.&nbsp;The Royals rode on Jos Buttler's terrific 89 off 56 balls and skipper Sanju Samson's quickfire 26-ball 47 to post a strong total of 188 runs in the 1st Qualifier but their efforts went in vain.

Rajasthan Royals will now get another shot at reaching the final when they lock horns with the winner of the Eliminator between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 27). The final will be played on Sunday (May 29).

David Miller smashed three back-to-back in the final over from Prasidh Krishna to help Gujarat Titans (GT) thrash Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday (May 24) and secure a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

David Miller smashed three back-to-back in the final over from Prasidh Krishna to help Gujarat Titans (GT) thrash Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday (May 24) and secure a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Gujarat Titans have become the first finalists of the season in their debut campaign in the IPL and have been playing phenomenal cricket throughout the tournament. It was yet another finishing masterclass from Miller as he helped his side chase down the target of 189 runs comfortably. Asked to chase down 190 runs at the Eden Gardens, Gujarat Titans were far from favourites when they started their run-chase. To make matters worse they lost opener Wriddhiman Saha on a duck in the very first over before Shubman Gill (35) combined with Matthew Wade (35) to add 72 runs for the second wicket. It was a brilliant knock from Gill under pressure which was laced with 5 fours and a six before an unfortunate run-out ended his stay in the middle. Wade too was dismissed shortly after Gill's departure as he was caught by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Obed McCoy in the 10th over. Just when it looked like, Rajasthan Royals were getting back into the game, GT skipper Hardik Pandya and in-form David Miller joined forces in the middle to take the game away from them. The duo looked in brilliant touch and didn't let the pressure get the better of them as they manoeuvred the strike well and played big shots at regular intervals. Also Read: WATCH: Umpire's reaction goes viral after Yashasvi Jaiswal walks despite being given not-out While Miller scored a fabulous 68 off just 38 balls with the help of five sixes, Hardik scored a quickfire 47 off 27 balls laced with 5 fours. With 15 to get off the final over, it was Miller who took on Prasidh Krishna and went after the RR pacer from ball 1. The left-hander smacked him for a hat-trick of sixes to take GT over the line with ease. Also Read: Sehwag takes a brutal dig at RCB: Opposition's confidence increases on knowing they will face RCB It was a clinical performance from the GT batter after their bowlers were taken to the cleaners at the Eden Gardens during RR's innings. The Royals rode on Jos Buttler's terrific 89 off 56 balls and skipper Sanju Samson's quickfire 26-ball 47 to post a strong total of 188 runs in the 1st Qualifier but their efforts went in vain. Rajasthan Royals will now get another shot at reaching the final when they lock horns with the winner of the Eliminator between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 27). The final will be played on Sunday (May 29).

David Miller stars as Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to secure a spot in IPL 2022 final

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal decided to walk off the pitch despite being given not out by the on-field umpire during his side's clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 1st Qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 24). Jaiswal&nbsp;was lauded by many for his actions but his decision to walk out despite being given not out left on-field umpire Bruce Oxenford surprised.

Jaiswal failed to get Rajasthan Royals off to a good start in the all-important Qualifier 1 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata after Hardik Pandya won the toss and invited the Royals to bat first in the game. Jaiswal was batting on just 3 off 8 balls when he edged a delivery from pacer Yash Dayal and was caught by GT wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha.

The incident happened in the second over of Rajasthan Royals' innings when Jaiswal was facing Dayal. He edged one to Saha but the on-field umpire Oxenford was not convinced with GT's appeal. However, Jaiswal started walking back without waiting for the umpire's decision leaving him surprised. Oxenford eventually had to raise his finger and adjudge Jaiswal out. The umpire's reaction went viral on social media.

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After Jaiswal's departure, skipper Sanju Samson joined Jos Buttler in the middle and added 68 runs for the second wicket. Samson went berserk and played some sensational strokes en route to his quickfire off 47 off 26 balls while Buttler held back. After Samson's dismissal Buttler combined with Devdutt Padikkal (28) to add another crucial stand of 37 runs for the third wicket.

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The England star shifted gears after Padikkal's departure and went after the GT bowlers. He smashed 12 fours and 2 sixes to notch up 89 off just 56 balls and powered Rajasthan Royals to a strong total of 188 runs on the board in the first Qualifier.

The winner of the first Qualifier between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will secure a spot in the final of the tournament while the loser will get a second shot at making it to the summit clash. The loser will take on the winner of the Eliminator between RCB and Lucknow Super Giants.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal decided to walk off the pitch despite being given not out by the on-field umpire during his side's clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 1st Qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 24).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal decided to walk off the pitch despite being given not out by the on-field umpire during his side's clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 1st Qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 24). Jaiswal was lauded by many for his actions but his decision to walk out despite being given not out left on-field umpire Bruce Oxenford surprised. Jaiswal failed to get Rajasthan Royals off to a good start in the all-important Qualifier 1 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata after Hardik Pandya won the toss and invited the Royals to bat first in the game. Jaiswal was batting on just 3 off 8 balls when he edged a delivery from pacer Yash Dayal and was caught by GT wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha. The incident happened in the second over of Rajasthan Royals' innings when Jaiswal was facing Dayal. He edged one to Saha but the on-field umpire Oxenford was not convinced with GT's appeal. However, Jaiswal started walking back without waiting for the umpire's decision leaving him surprised. Oxenford eventually had to raise his finger and adjudge Jaiswal out. The umpire's reaction went viral on social media. Also Read: Sehwag takes a brutal dig at RCB: Opposition's confidence increases on knowing they will face RCB Watch video: #RRvsGT pic.twitter.com/UxgKFegBBg — Jemi_forlife (@jemi_forlife) May 24, 2022 × After Jaiswal's departure, skipper Sanju Samson joined Jos Buttler in the middle and added 68 runs for the second wicket. Samson went berserk and played some sensational strokes en route to his quickfire off 47 off 26 balls while Buttler held back. After Samson's dismissal Buttler combined with Devdutt Padikkal (28) to add another crucial stand of 37 runs for the third wicket. Also Read: Who will feature in IPL 2022 final? Former England spinner makes his pick among RR, LSG, GT and RCB The England star shifted gears after Padikkal's departure and went after the GT bowlers. He smashed 12 fours and 2 sixes to notch up 89 off just 56 balls and powered Rajasthan Royals to a strong total of 188 runs on the board in the first Qualifier. The winner of the first Qualifier between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will secure a spot in the final of the tournament while the loser will get a second shot at making it to the summit clash. The loser will take on the winner of the Eliminator between RCB and Lucknow Super Giants.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to witness history as three teams are in the fray to become the new champions of the tournament. While Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in the playoffs in their debut season in the league, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are still chasing their maiden IPL trophy despite having been part of the competition since the inception of the tournament in 2008.

Rajasthan Royals (RR), on the other hand, last finished in the top two when they won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. Top-ranked Gujarat Titans will lock horns with second-placed Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday (May 24) for a place in the final of the tournament.

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans have been the most consistent team in the tournament so far. Despite many believing they didn't have the squad to challenge for a spot in the playoffs in their debut season, GT have managed to punch above their weight and have won matches from improbable situation to finish on top of the table in the league stage.

Gujarat Titans lost only 4 out of 14 matches in the league stage to finish with an impressive 20 points and were the first team to qualify for the playoffs. They will be hoping to continue their winning run against the Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.

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Rajasthan Royals too have been consistent so far this season and finished with 18 points from 14 games in the league stage. Their auction strategy paid off as their on-field performances improved vastly after the inclusion of the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer and Trent Boult in the side.

While Jos Buttler fired all cylinders in the first half of the season and looked unstoppable before losing his temp, Chahal has been among the wickets consistently and is a strong contender to win the Purple Cap. Skipper Sanju Samson has also let his bat do the talking and will be looking to lead the team from the front in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday.

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The loser of the first Qualifier will get a second shot at making it to the final as they will take on the winner of the Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and RCB in the second Qualifier.

GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 prediction:

Gujarat Titans will head into the first Qualifier as favourites having enjoyed a dominant run in the tournament so far. Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. have impressed with their all-round performances this season and are expected to become the first team to make it to the playoffs on Tuesday.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to witness history as three teams are in the fray to become the new champions of the tournament. While Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in the playoffs in their debut season in the league, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are still chasing their maiden IPL trophy despite having been part of the competition since the inception of the tournament in 2008.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to witness history as three teams are in the fray to become the new champions of the tournament. While Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in the playoffs in their debut season in the league, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are still chasing their maiden IPL trophy despite having been part of the competition since the inception of the tournament in 2008. Rajasthan Royals (RR), on the other hand, last finished in the top two when they won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. Top-ranked Gujarat Titans will lock horns with second-placed Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday (May 24) for a place in the final of the tournament. Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans have been the most consistent team in the tournament so far. Despite many believing they didn't have the squad to challenge for a spot in the playoffs in their debut season, GT have managed to punch above their weight and have won matches from improbable situation to finish on top of the table in the league stage. Gujarat Titans lost only 4 out of 14 matches in the league stage to finish with an impressive 20 points and were the first team to qualify for the playoffs. They will be hoping to continue their winning run against the Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. Also Read: Hardik Pandya, Samson or Rahul? Virender Sehwag picks 'most impressive' captain of league stage Rajasthan Royals too have been consistent so far this season and finished with 18 points from 14 games in the league stage. Their auction strategy paid off as their on-field performances improved vastly after the inclusion of the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer and Trent Boult in the side. While Jos Buttler fired all cylinders in the first half of the season and looked unstoppable before losing his temp, Chahal has been among the wickets consistently and is a strong contender to win the Purple Cap. Skipper Sanju Samson has also let his bat do the talking and will be looking to lead the team from the front in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Also Read: Even Rohit, Virat haven't scored runs: Former Pak captain defends Ishan Kishan's selection for SA T20Is The loser of the first Qualifier will get a second shot at making it to the final as they will take on the winner of the Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and RCB in the second Qualifier. GT vs RR, IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 prediction: Gujarat Titans will head into the first Qualifier as favourites having enjoyed a dominant run in the tournament so far. Hardik Pandya & Co. have impressed with their all-round performances this season and are expected to become the first team to make it to the playoffs on Tuesday.

GT vs RR, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Qualifier 1?

After a riveting 70-match league stage, the IPL 2022 edition has reached its final stage. The playoffs kick off on Tuesday (May 24) as Qualifier 1 will see the table-toppers Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) face the second-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR) in what promises to be a blockbuster of a clash.

So far, both Rajasthan and Gujarat have faced each other only once in the tournament. In match 24, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, Sanju Samson-led RR opted to bowl first as Hardik &amp; Co. posted a mammoth 192-4 riding on captain's 87 not out and cameos from Abhinav Manohar-David Miller. In reply, Jos Buttler's 24-ball 54 and some contributions from Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer and James Neesham propelled RR to 155-9 in 20 overs, giving a comfortable 37-run win over the one-time winners.

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While the earlier face-off won't matter a lot in today's scenario, it will surely give Gujarat some confidence over Rajasthan. Meanwhile, RR are also coming into this match on the back of a spirited win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league stage game. Hence, a riveting encounter is on the cards.

Here is all you need to know about the MI vs SRH clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

In head-to-head, Gujarat leads Rajasthan 1-0 on the basis of a solitary meeting between both sides.

Stats:

GT will rely on their two finishers -- Rahul Tewatia and David Miller. While Tewatia does well against left-arm pacers and averages a healthy&nbsp;67 and strikes at a whopping 188.70, scoring 134 in 71 deliveries, he will fancy going big versus Trent Boult and Obed McCoy. However, Miller might face some pressure, having been dismissed thrice each by R Ashwin-Yuzi Chahal.&nbsp;

Trivia:

Titans are known as a chasing side, having finished games on the final over on six occasions -- most by any side.

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Predicted playing XIs:

RR likely XI:&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy

GT likely XI:&nbsp;Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade/Alzarri Joseph, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

After a riveting 70-match league stage, the IPL 2022 edition has reached its final stage. The playoffs kick off on Tuesday (May 24) as Qualifier 1 will see the table-toppers Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) face the second-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR) in what promises to be a blockbuster of a clash.

After a riveting 70-match league stage, the IPL 2022 edition has reached its final stage. The playoffs kick off on Tuesday (May 24) as Qualifier 1 will see the table-toppers Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) face the second-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR) in what promises to be a blockbuster of a clash. So far, both Rajasthan and Gujarat have faced each other only once in the tournament. In match 24, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, Sanju Samson-led RR opted to bowl first as Hardik & Co. posted a mammoth 192-4 riding on captain's 87 not out and cameos from Abhinav Manohar-David Miller. In reply, Jos Buttler's 24-ball 54 and some contributions from Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer and James Neesham propelled RR to 155-9 in 20 overs, giving a comfortable 37-run win over the one-time winners. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 playoffs: All you need to know about schedule, timings and venues While the earlier face-off won't matter a lot in today's scenario, it will surely give Gujarat some confidence over Rajasthan. Meanwhile, RR are also coming into this match on the back of a spirited win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league stage game. Hence, a riveting encounter is on the cards. Here is all you need to know about the MI vs SRH clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: In head-to-head, Gujarat leads Rajasthan 1-0 on the basis of a solitary meeting between both sides. Stats: GT will rely on their two finishers -- Rahul Tewatia and David Miller. While Tewatia does well against left-arm pacers and averages a healthy 67 and strikes at a whopping 188.70, scoring 134 in 71 deliveries, he will fancy going big versus Trent Boult and Obed McCoy. However, Miller might face some pressure, having been dismissed thrice each by R Ashwin-Yuzi Chahal. Trivia: Titans are known as a chasing side, having finished games on the final over on six occasions -- most by any side. ALSO READ | GT vs RR, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Qualifier 1? Predicted playing XIs: RR likely XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy GT likely XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade/Alzarri Joseph, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in match no.35 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 23). Both the teams have had contrasting starts to their respective campaigns as Gujarat Titans currently sit on the second spot on the points table with 10 points from six matches while KKR are at the seventh spot with six points from seven matches.

After three back-to-back defeats in the last three games, KKR will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against a high-flying Gujarat Titans on Saturday. The Shreyas Iyer-led side had started their campaign in an emphatic manner with three wins in their first four games before losing their next three matches in a row.

In their last outing, KKR came close but failed to get over the line in a 218-run chase against Rajasthan Royals after Yuzvendra Chahal bagged a hat-trick in a game-changing 17th over. However, KKR would have taken a lot of positives from the game as skipper Iyer and opener Aaron Finch both fired with the bat.

While Finch scored a sublime 58 off 28 balls, Iyer notched up a quickfire 85 off 51 balls. Both the batters had struggled in their last few games and their return to form is a great sign for KKR. However, their bowling remains a concern as wickets have dried up for Umesh Yadav while Pat Cummins has been far from consistent.

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On the other Gujarat Titans, have been enjoying a magnificent debut campaign in the IPL. Despite missing skipper Hardik Pandya in their last game, they defeated Chennai Super Kings by three wickets in a last-over thriller to retain their top spot on the table.&nbsp;

Gujarat are currently at the second spot with 10 points from six games and a win against KKR on Saturday will help them regain the top spot on the points table. Hardik's return will be crucial for the side as they clearly lacked balance in their batting line-up against CSK and will be hoping to remain clinical against KKR.

KKR vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction:

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to bring an end to their three-match losing streak while Gujarat Titans will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run. GT will be further boosted by Hardik Pandya's return after he missed the last game and will back themselves to bag their third win on the trot.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in match no.35 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 23).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in match no.35 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 23). Both the teams have had contrasting starts to their respective campaigns as Gujarat Titans currently sit on the second spot on the points table with 10 points from six matches while KKR are at the seventh spot with six points from seven matches. After three back-to-back defeats in the last three games, KKR will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against a high-flying Gujarat Titans on Saturday. The Shreyas Iyer-led side had started their campaign in an emphatic manner with three wins in their first four games before losing their next three matches in a row. In their last outing, KKR came close but failed to get over the line in a 218-run chase against Rajasthan Royals after Yuzvendra Chahal bagged a hat-trick in a game-changing 17th over. However, KKR would have taken a lot of positives from the game as skipper Iyer and opener Aaron Finch both fired with the bat. While Finch scored a sublime 58 off 28 balls, Iyer notched up a quickfire 85 off 51 balls. Both the batters had struggled in their last few games and their return to form is a great sign for KKR. However, their bowling remains a concern as wickets have dried up for Umesh Yadav while Pat Cummins has been far from consistent. Also Read: Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur fined, Pravin Amre banned for one game after no-ball controversy On the other Gujarat Titans, have been enjoying a magnificent debut campaign in the IPL. Despite missing skipper Hardik Pandya in their last game, they defeated Chennai Super Kings by three wickets in a last-over thriller to retain their top spot on the table. Gujarat are currently at the second spot with 10 points from six games and a win against KKR on Saturday will help them regain the top spot on the points table. Hardik's return will be crucial for the side as they clearly lacked balance in their batting line-up against CSK and will be hoping to remain clinical against KKR. KKR vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to bring an end to their three-match losing streak while Gujarat Titans will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run. GT will be further boosted by Hardik Pandya's return after he missed the last game and will back themselves to bag their third win on the trot.

KKR vs GT, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans clash?

Gujarat Titans (GT)&nbsp;and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14). Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have managed three wins out of their first four matches in the season so far and have six points each.

Rajasthan Royals have ridden on the top-notch form of the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to post big runs on the board while their bowlers have been delivering consistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have formed a formidable spin pair while the pace attack consisting of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini has been on the money.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to replace Matthew Wade with&nbsp;Rahmanullah Gurbaz as an opener after the Australian batter has failed to provide good starts at the top. The likes of Shubman Gill, skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been the silver lining in the batting department for the Titans.

The Titans also have a lethal pace attack consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Pandya and Lockie Ferguson and will be banking on their fast bowlers to restrict RR cheaply at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. While RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, GT suffered their first defeat against SRH in their last outing.

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Here is all you need to know about Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Gujarat Titans are playing their debut season in the Indian Premier League and will be facing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Stats:

RR spinners R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have both dismissed David Miller thrice in the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has a great record against Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have been in terrific form this season. Rashid has dismissed the duo four times each in IPL.

Trivia:

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan have been two of the most prolific wicket-takers in the IPL over the last five years. The duo is only behind Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the list of highest wicket-takers in the league in the last five years.

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Squads:

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, James Neesham, &nbsp;Nathan Coulter-Nile, Karun Nair, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

 
Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad 
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Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14).

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14). Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have managed three wins out of their first four matches in the season so far and have six points each. Rajasthan Royals have ridden on the top-notch form of the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to post big runs on the board while their bowlers have been delivering consistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have formed a formidable spin pair while the pace attack consisting of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini has been on the money. Gujarat Titans will be looking to replace Matthew Wade with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as an opener after the Australian batter has failed to provide good starts at the top. The likes of Shubman Gill, skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been the silver lining in the batting department for the Titans. The Titans also have a lethal pace attack consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Pandya and Lockie Ferguson and will be banking on their fast bowlers to restrict RR cheaply at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. While RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, GT suffered their first defeat against SRH in their last outing. Also Read: RR vs GT, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash? Here is all you need to know about Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Gujarat Titans are playing their debut season in the Indian Premier League and will be facing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the history of the tournament. Stats: RR spinners R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have both dismissed David Miller thrice in the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has a great record against Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have been in terrific form this season. Rashid has dismissed the duo four times each in IPL. Trivia: Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan have been two of the most prolific wicket-takers in the IPL over the last five years. The duo is only behind Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the list of highest wicket-takers in the league in the last five years. Also Read: KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Karun Nair, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad

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