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

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:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-hardik-pandya-does-an-ms-dhoni-hands-over-trophy-to-gt-youngsters-after-ipl-2022-win-483511">WATCH -&nbsp;Hardik Pandya does an MS Dhoni, hands over trophy to GT youngsters after IPL 2022 win</a>

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.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-for-india-captaincy-sunil-gavaskar-throws-weight-behind-gt-skipper-after-ipl-2022-triumph-483410">Hardik Pandya for India captaincy? Gavaskar throws weight behind GT skipper after IPL 2022 triumph</a>

"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

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

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

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). The two of the most consistent teams in the league stage and the playoffs will go up against each other for one last time in a bid to lift the elusive trophy. While it has been a fairytale debut season for Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals have made it to their first final since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

While both teams have ridden on individual brilliance so far as their batting line-ups are concerned, they are heavily dependent on their bowling attacks. The two teams have got world-class bowling line-ups and the final could well be decided on which team delivers better with the ball.

Gujarat Titans enjoyed a dominant run in the league stage and were the first to qualify for the playoffs. They were up against second-placed Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 and defeated the Sanju Samson-led side by seven wickets to become the first finalists of the tournament.

While their bowlers were taken to the cleaners by in-form Jos Buttler and Samson in the first Qualifier, GT rode on David Miller's stunning unbeaten 68 off 38 balls to chase down 189 runs with three balls to spare. They would hope for their skipper Hardik Pandya, Miller, Tewatia and Shubman Gill at the top to continue their fine form in the final against RR on Sunday.

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After losing the 1st Qualifier against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals were up against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2nd Qualifier. Prasidh Krishna and Obed McCoy bowled exceptional spells to restrict RCB to 157 before Buttle smacked a magnificent century to power his team into the final.

While wickets have dried up for Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin, Krishna and McCoy have seemed to found their mojo ahead of the final and will be crucial to RR's chances in the final. Samson will also hope for one final big effort from Buttler, who has enjoyed a fairytale run with the bat so far this season.

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Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (GT vs RR), IPL 2022 final prediction:

It's the biggest game of the season with the elusive trophy on the line and hard to pick a side as two of the best teams from the league stage lock horns against each other. The IPL 2022 final can be decided by the bowlers and RR having played the 2nd Qualifier at the same venue have an edge over Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). The two of the most consistent teams in the league stage and the playoffs will go up against each other for one last time in a bid to lift the elusive trophy. While it has been a fairytale debut season for Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals have made it to their first final since the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. While both teams have ridden on individual brilliance so far as their batting line-ups are concerned, they are heavily dependent on their bowling attacks. The two teams have got world-class bowling line-ups and the final could well be decided on which team delivers better with the ball. Gujarat Titans enjoyed a dominant run in the league stage and were the first to qualify for the playoffs. They were up against second-placed Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 and defeated the Sanju Samson-led side by seven wickets to become the first finalists of the tournament. While their bowlers were taken to the cleaners by in-form Jos Buttler and Samson in the first Qualifier, GT rode on David Miller's stunning unbeaten 68 off 38 balls to chase down 189 runs with three balls to spare. They would hope for their skipper Hardik Pandya, Miller, Tewatia and Shubman Gill at the top to continue their fine form in the final against RR on Sunday. Also Read: 'He is only captaining when fielding': Kumar Sangakkara on Sanju Samson's rise as a leader for RR in IPL 2022 After losing the 1st Qualifier against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals were up against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2nd Qualifier. Prasidh Krishna and Obed McCoy bowled exceptional spells to restrict RCB to 157 before Buttle smacked a magnificent century to power his team into the final. While wickets have dried up for Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin, Krishna and McCoy have seemed to found their mojo ahead of the final and will be crucial to RR's chances in the final. Samson will also hope for one final big effort from Buttler, who has enjoyed a fairytale run with the bat so far this season. Also Read: Fans extend support to Mohammed Siraj after pacer faces abuse on social media following RCB's exit Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (GT vs RR), IPL 2022 final prediction: It's the biggest game of the season with the elusive trophy on the line and hard to pick a side as two of the best teams from the league stage lock horns against each other. The IPL 2022 final can be decided by the bowlers and RR having played the 2nd Qualifier at the same venue have an edge over Gujarat Titans.

GT vs RR, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals?

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.

WATCH: Umpire's reaction goes viral after Yashasvi Jaiswal walks despite being given not-out in RR vs GT clash

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.

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IPL 2022 is now onto the playoffs. After a riveting two months, the league stage of the 15th season finally ended and the action now moves to the knockouts as the top four sides will give their best to end with the elusive title.&nbsp;

In the league stage, there were quite a few notable surprises. No one would've imagined Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- two of the most successful teams with nine trophies combined -- to end at the bottom whereas some uncapped Indian players did very well compared to the&nbsp;marquee national and foreign players. Along with this, both the debutant sides -- Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) -- have also qualified for the playoffs.&nbsp;

Captaining an IPL team for the first time, Hardik Pandya impressed a lot by marshalling his troops and taking Gujarat to the playoffs. Thus, many former and active cricketers have been impressed with his captaincy in what is the all-rounder's comeback tournament after a long gap. Virender Sehwag, India's former opener, also hailed Hardik's style of captaincy and termed him the most impressive captain of the league stage.&nbsp;

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"One captain who has impressed me the most is Hardik Pandya. I did not expect Hardik Pandya to do such a wonderful captaincy. The way he used to bat, I thought he will be similarly aggressive with his captaincy too. He did not do that. He was cool and calm," Sehwag said in an interview with&nbsp;Cricbuzz.

"I am not saying this because his team won so many matches or because Ashish Nehra is my friend. When do you like someone's captaincy? It happens when, during crucial moments, you take crucial decisions especially while your team is bowling. The changes that you do in bowling or fielding which yields results. During pressure situations, he has been calm and that's why I have liked his captaincy," he added.

Under Hardik, Gujarat ended the league stage with 10 wins and even topped the points table.

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Hardik-led Gujarat will now aim to beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 1 and book a place in the final. Even if they lose, the debutant team won't be out of the competition. However, they will have to take a longer route to reach the summit clash, by facing the winner of the Eliminator&nbsp;-- between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow&nbsp;on Wednesday --&nbsp;&nbsp;in Qualifier 2, scheduled to take place on Friday (May 27).&nbsp;

IPL 2022 is now onto the playoffs. After a riveting two months, the league stage of the 15th season finally ended and the action now moves to the knockouts as the top four sides will give their best to end with the elusive title.

IPL 2022 is now onto the playoffs. After a riveting two months, the league stage of the 15th season finally ended and the action now moves to the knockouts as the top four sides will give their best to end with the elusive title. In the league stage, there were quite a few notable surprises. No one would've imagined Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- two of the most successful teams with nine trophies combined -- to end at the bottom whereas some uncapped Indian players did very well compared to the marquee national and foreign players. Along with this, both the debutant sides -- Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) -- have also qualified for the playoffs. Captaining an IPL team for the first time, Hardik Pandya impressed a lot by marshalling his troops and taking Gujarat to the playoffs. Thus, many former and active cricketers have been impressed with his captaincy in what is the all-rounder's comeback tournament after a long gap. Virender Sehwag, India's former opener, also hailed Hardik's style of captaincy and termed him the most impressive captain of the league stage. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: How MS Dhoni's CSK and Rohit Sharma-led MI's debacle was always on the cards "One captain who has impressed me the most is Hardik Pandya. I did not expect Hardik Pandya to do such a wonderful captaincy. The way he used to bat, I thought he will be similarly aggressive with his captaincy too. He did not do that. He was cool and calm," Sehwag said in an interview with Cricbuzz. "I am not saying this because his team won so many matches or because Ashish Nehra is my friend. When do you like someone's captaincy? It happens when, during crucial moments, you take crucial decisions especially while your team is bowling. The changes that you do in bowling or fielding which yields results. During pressure situations, he has been calm and that's why I have liked his captaincy," he added. Under Hardik, Gujarat ended the league stage with 10 wins and even topped the points table. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 playoffs: All you need to know about schedule, timings and venues Hardik-led Gujarat will now aim to beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 1 and book a place in the final. Even if they lose, the debutant team won't be out of the competition. However, they will have to take a longer route to reach the summit clash, by facing the winner of the Eliminator -- between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow on Wednesday -- in Qualifier 2, scheduled to take place on Friday (May 27).

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Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have both enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. There is little to separate both sides on the points table s they have bagged three wins each from their first four matches and have six points to their name. The two teams will lock horns in match no.24 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (April 14).

After bagging three wins in a row in their first three matches, Gujarat Titans slipped to their first defeat in the tournament in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat bowlers failed to defend a total of 162 runs as SRH bagged their second win on the trot. Despite being in fine form this season, the likes of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson both went wicket-less in the game.

Gujarat Titans bowlers will hope to produce an improved show against the Royals, who have a number of in-form batters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal among others. Shimron Hetmyer has also managed to find his groove and can single-handedly take down any bowling attack on his day.

The battle between the pace attacks of the two teams will be the one to watch out for. While the Royals have the likes of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishana and Navdeep Saini in their line-up, the Titans have Shami, Ferguson and young Darshan Nalkande, who will be raring to make an impact.

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However, the spinners in both sides have been far more successful in the middle overs. While Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up 11 wickets and is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far, Rashid Khan has six wickets to his name in four games for Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to bounce back to winnings ways after a defeat in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad while Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run after defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their last game.

RR vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction:

Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a confident run in the ongoing IPL 2022 with their batters and bowlers both impressing in the tournament so far. However, Gujarat Titans will be a difficult team to beat for RR considering the momentum on their side. Gujarat Titans might come out on top against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have both enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. There is little to separate both sides on the points table s they have bagged three wins each from their first four matches and have six points to their name.

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have both enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. There is little to separate both sides on the points table s they have bagged three wins each from their first four matches and have six points to their name. The two teams will lock horns in match no.24 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (April 14). After bagging three wins in a row in their first three matches, Gujarat Titans slipped to their first defeat in the tournament in their last outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat bowlers failed to defend a total of 162 runs as SRH bagged their second win on the trot. Despite being in fine form this season, the likes of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson both went wicket-less in the game. Gujarat Titans bowlers will hope to produce an improved show against the Royals, who have a number of in-form batters in Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal among others. Shimron Hetmyer has also managed to find his groove and can single-handedly take down any bowling attack on his day. The battle between the pace attacks of the two teams will be the one to watch out for. While the Royals have the likes of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishana and Navdeep Saini in their line-up, the Titans have Shami, Ferguson and young Darshan Nalkande, who will be raring to make an impact. Also Read: Manjrekar explains why Rohit should have left captaincy before IPL 2022, names his replacement However, the spinners in both sides have been far more successful in the middle overs. While Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up 11 wickets and is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament so far, Rashid Khan has six wickets to his name in four games for Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans will be looking to bounce back to winnings ways after a defeat in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad while Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run after defeating Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. RR vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction: Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a confident run in the ongoing IPL 2022 with their batters and bowlers both impressing in the tournament so far. However, Gujarat Titans will be a difficult team to beat for RR considering the momentum on their side. Gujarat Titans might come out on top against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday.

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