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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That moment when the <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gujarat_titans</a> captain <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hardikpandya7</a> received the IPL trophy from the hands of Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SGanguly99</a>, President, BCCI and Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a>, Honorary Secretary, BCCI. 👏 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvRR</a> <a href="https://t.co/QKmqRcemlY">pic.twitter.com/QKmqRcemlY</a>
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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>Year</td>
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			<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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) weren't expected to go very far in IPL 2022 edition. Comprising some key players and also a lot of inexperience&nbsp;in their squad, Gujarat stunned one and all as different players rose up to the occasion in every game to see them top the group stage and then become the first-ever team to reach the IPL 2022 final. Further, they were never threatened by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the summit clash as they romped past&nbsp;the one-time winners by seven wickets and claim the trophy in their maiden season.&nbsp;

Talking about the contest, the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise opted to bat first at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29). Despite a good start by Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR never got going after the dismissals of captain Sanju and in-form opener Jos Buttler to manage only a paltry 130-9. Captain Hardik returned with 3 for 17 to lead from the front as Rajasthan was restricted to a below-par total. In reply, Shubman Gill's sedate 45 not out, Hardik's 30-ball 34 and David Miller's blistering 19-ball 32 propelled GT to an easy win as they clinched the title in their first-ever IPL season (joining RR to become only the second team to achieve this feat).

Thus, with GT claiming their first-ever trophy in the premier T20 tournament, here's a complete list of IPL winners since 2008:

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		<tr>
			<td>Year</td>
			<td>Winners</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2008</td>
			<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Deccan Chargers</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2010</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2011</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2013</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2015</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2017</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2019</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2020</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2022</td>
			<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Rajasthan Royals in 2008 
Mumbai Indians in 2017, 2019 &amp; 2020 
Gujarat Titans in 2022

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MS Dhoni 
Gautam Gambhir 
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<p ng-bind-html="comm[ts].comm" ng-class="get_comm_class(comm[ts]) " ng-hide="comm[ts].geo != null &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.length &gt; 0 &amp;&amp; comm[ts].geo.indexOf($root.$GEO.country) == -1" ng-if="comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:news' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:video' &amp;&amp; comm[ts].evt != 'Plugin:comments'">Hardik has so far appeared in five IPL finals and has returned with the trophy on every single occasion. With this win, the Ashish Nehra-Hardik Pandya pairing have proved critics wrong as no one expected the Gujarat franchise to go on to win the elusive title -- with every game won by them seeing different&nbsp;players rise to the occasion. On the other hand, Samson-led RR also exceeded expectations but fell short convincingly in the final hurdle.&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) weren't expected to go very far in IPL 2022 edition. Comprising some key players and also a lot of inexperience in their squad, Gujarat stunned one and all as different players rose up to the occasion in every game to see them top the group stage and then become the first-ever team to reach the IPL 2022 final.

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) weren't expected to go very far in IPL 2022 edition. Comprising some key players and also a lot of inexperience in their squad, Gujarat stunned one and all as different players rose up to the occasion in every game to see them top the group stage and then become the first-ever team to reach the IPL 2022 final. Further, they were never threatened by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the summit clash as they romped past the one-time winners by seven wickets and claim the trophy in their maiden season. Talking about the contest, the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise opted to bat first at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening (May 29). Despite a good start by Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR never got going after the dismissals of captain Sanju and in-form opener Jos Buttler to manage only a paltry 130-9. Captain Hardik returned with 3 for 17 to lead from the front as Rajasthan was restricted to a below-par total. In reply, Shubman Gill's sedate 45 not out, Hardik's 30-ball 34 and David Miller's blistering 19-ball 32 propelled GT to an easy win as they clinched the title in their first-ever IPL season (joining RR to become only the second team to achieve this feat). Thus, with GT claiming their first-ever trophy in the premier T20 tournament, here's a complete list of IPL winners since 2008: Year Winners 2008 Rajasthan Royals 2009 Deccan Chargers 2010 Chennai Super Kings 2011 Chennai Super Kings 2012 Kolkata Knight Riders 2013 Mumbai Indians 2014 Kolkata Knight Riders 2015 Mumbai Indians 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad 2017 Mumbai Indians 2018 Chennai Super Kings 2019 Mumbai Indians 2020 Mumbai Indians 2021 Chennai Super Kings 2022 Gujarat Titans ALSO READ | IPL 2022 final: Captain Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz take GT to maiden title, beat RR by 7 wickets Team finishing first in league phase & winning title Rajasthan Royals in 2008 Mumbai Indians in 2017, 2019 & 2020 Gujarat Titans in 2022 Indian captains winning IPL MS Dhoni Gautam Gambhir Rohit Sharma Hardik Pandya Hardik has so far appeared in five IPL finals and has returned with the trophy on every single occasion. With this win, the Ashish Nehra-Hardik Pandya pairing have proved critics wrong as no one expected the Gujarat franchise to go on to win the elusive title -- with every game won by them seeing different players rise to the occasion. On the other hand, Samson-led RR also exceeded expectations but fell short convincingly in the final hurdle.

Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans claim maiden title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008

Gujarat Titans claim maiden IPL title, beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in final

Jos Buttler has been the star of IPL 2022 by quite some distance. The Rajasthan Royals opener scored four centuries in the course of the tournament and against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 final, Buttler surpassed Australia cricketer David Warner in the list of batsmen with most runs in an IPL season. Buttler ended the season with 863 runs in 17 matches and that is currently the second when it comes to number of runs scored by any batter in one IPL season – second only to Virat Kohli (973 runs in 2016). Warner went down to the third position with 848 runs in 17 matches (also in 2016).

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Buttler struggled a bit against the GT bowlers during the summit clash but was able to score 39 off 35 deliveries with the help of five boundaries. However, he was unable to convert his start into a big knock as GT skipper dismissed him with Wriddhiman Saha taking an easy catch behind the stumps.

Earlier, RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat in the crucial encounter. RR are looking for their second title since winning the competition back in 2008 while this is the debut season for GT.

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Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

Jos Buttler has been the star of IPL 2022 by quite some distance. The Rajasthan Royals opener scored four centuries in the course of the tournament and against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 final, Buttler surpassed Australia cricketer David Warner in the list of batsmen with most runs in an IPL season.

Jos Buttler has been the star of IPL 2022 by quite some distance. The Rajasthan Royals opener scored four centuries in the course of the tournament and against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 final, Buttler surpassed Australia cricketer David Warner in the list of batsmen with most runs in an IPL season. Buttler ended the season with 863 runs in 17 matches and that is currently the second when it comes to number of runs scored by any batter in one IPL season – second only to Virat Kohli (973 runs in 2016). Warner went down to the third position with 848 runs in 17 matches (also in 2016). Also read | IPL 2022 final: BCCI claims huge world record ahead of GT vs RR clash - WATCH Buttler struggled a bit against the GT bowlers during the summit clash but was able to score 39 off 35 deliveries with the help of five boundaries. However, he was unable to convert his start into a big knock as GT skipper dismissed him with Wriddhiman Saha taking an easy catch behind the stumps. Earlier, RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat in the crucial encounter. RR are looking for their second title since winning the competition back in 2008 while this is the debut season for GT. Also read | First time in 15 years! Hardik, Samson to achieve unique feat in IPL final Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2022 final: Jos Buttler surpasses David Warner, moves up to second in elite list

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.

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&nbsp;with 150-kph mark in his first few deliveries before surprising Buttler with a slower one and then a stunning one and all&nbsp;with the quickest delivery of the season.&nbsp;

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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

The IPL 2022 final is a great occasion for both the finalists Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans but it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who ended up creating a world record even before a single ball was bowled. The cricket governing body broke the world record of creating the largest sports jersey in the world as they unveiled a jersey which had dimensions of 66/42 meters. The jersey, which was unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featured the logos of all ten competition franchises and the award was received by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

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The closing ceremony held ahead of the IPL 2022 final saw performances from Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and award-winning music director and singer AR Rahman. Both performed songs from popular Bollywood movies and celebrated 15 years of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.

Coming to the IPL 2022 final, RR won the toss and opted the field in the summit clash against GT. RR will be looking to win their first title since winning the tournament way back in 2008 while it will be a special feat for GT to win it in their debut season.

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Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

The IPL 2022 final is a great occasion for both the finalists Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans but it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who ended up creating a world record even before a single ball was bowled.

The IPL 2022 final is a great occasion for both the finalists Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans but it was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) who ended up creating a world record even before a single ball was bowled. The cricket governing body broke the world record of creating the largest sports jersey in the world as they unveiled a jersey which had dimensions of 66/42 meters. The jersey, which was unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, featured the logos of all ten competition franchises and the award was received by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. Also read | GT vs RR, IPL 2022 final live updates The closing ceremony held ahead of the IPL 2022 final saw performances from Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and award-winning music director and singer AR Rahman. Both performed songs from popular Bollywood movies and celebrated 15 years of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. Coming to the IPL 2022 final, RR won the toss and opted the field in the summit clash against GT. RR will be looking to win their first title since winning the tournament way back in 2008 while it will be a special feat for GT to win it in their debut season. A 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 to start #TATAIPL 2022 Final Proceedings. 🔝 #GTvRR Presenting the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 At The 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 - the Narendra Modi Stadium. @GCAMotera 👏 pic.twitter.com/yPd0FgK4gN — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2022 × Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2022 final: BCCI claims huge world record ahead of GT vs RR clash - WATCH

Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya have both lead their respective sides extremely well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and both of them will be looking to claim their first time as a captain as Rajasthan Royals take over Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday. While a lot is at stake in the summit clash, it will also be a unique feat for both skippers as this will be the first time that both the sides will be led by cricketers with no experience of captaining in international cricket. Only three other non-international skippers have led a side in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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The final will also feature the youngest average age when it comes to the two skippers in IPL history. The average age of Hardik and Samson is 28.09 and that took away the record from the IPL 2016 final where the average of David Warner and Virat Kohli was 28.57. Apart for these two occasions, the average age of the two captains in an IPL final has always exceeded 30 years.

Gujarat Titans qualified for the playoffs at the top of the points table with 18 points while Rajasthan Royals were second with 16 points. The two sides have faced each other twice this season with Gujarat Titans emerging victorious on both occasions including a close clash in Qualifier 1.

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This has been a brilliant debut season for GT as they have dominated proceedings with their all-round performances while RR will be looking to claim their second title since winning it in 2008.

Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya have both lead their respective sides extremely well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and both of them will be looking to claim their first time as a captain as Rajasthan Royals take over Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday.

Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya have both lead their respective sides extremely well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and both of them will be looking to claim their first time as a captain as Rajasthan Royals take over Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday. While a lot is at stake in the summit clash, it will also be a unique feat for both skippers as this will be the first time that both the sides will be led by cricketers with no experience of captaining in international cricket. Only three other non-international skippers have led a side in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read | 'Jos Buttler of the bowling department': Harbhajan Singh heaps praises on Rajasthan Royals spinner The final will also feature the youngest average age when it comes to the two skippers in IPL history. The average age of Hardik and Samson is 28.09 and that took away the record from the IPL 2016 final where the average of David Warner and Virat Kohli was 28.57. Apart for these two occasions, the average age of the two captains in an IPL final has always exceeded 30 years. Gujarat Titans qualified for the playoffs at the top of the points table with 18 points while Rajasthan Royals were second with 16 points. The two sides have faced each other twice this season with Gujarat Titans emerging victorious on both occasions including a close clash in Qualifier 1. Also read | Hardik to replace Rohit? Shoaib Akhtar feels GT skipper is knocking on the door for India captaincy This has been a brilliant debut season for GT as they have dominated proceedings with their all-round performances while RR will be looking to claim their second title since winning it in 2008.

First time in 15 years! Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson to achieve unique feat in IPL 2022 final

Mumbai Indians (MI) had a shambolic campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were the first team to be knocked out from the race for the playoffs and finished at the bottom of the table with just eight points from 14 matches. The five-time champions went on to lose a record eight matches in a row at the start of the season and could never recover from the poor start as they eventually bowed out of the tournament.&nbsp;

However, putting the disappointing season behind MI star Suryakumar Yadav is already looking forward to the next season in 2023 and has set out the goals for himself and the franchise. Suryakumar, who is one of the key players in the Mumbai Indians squad, wants the team to bounce back and win their sixth title anyhow next season.

In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media, Suryakumar spoke about the franchise's goals for the next season and said they will have to add another trophy to their cabinet. "We've to lift the sixth (trophy) anyhow. It is unfortunate that this can't happen this year, fifth or sixth trophy, but next year, we have to add one more trophy anyhow," said Suryakumar.

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Suryakumar didn't have the best of campaigns for the Mumbai Indians season as his campaign was marred with injuries. The star batter had to miss the first few matches for his team due to a forearm injury before making a strong comeback. He went on to score 303 runs at an impressive average of 43.29 and a strike rate of over 145.

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He was later ruled out of the tournament once again after picking up another injury before the end of MI's campaign. Suryakumar was one of the&nbsp;four players retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of the mega auction this year and will be hopeful of continuing his purple patch with the bat to help his team lift their fifth title in IPL 2023.

Mumbai Indians (MI) had a shambolic campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were the first team to be knocked out from the race for the playoffs and finished at the bottom of the table with just eight points from 14 matches.

Mumbai Indians (MI) had a shambolic campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were the first team to be knocked out from the race for the playoffs and finished at the bottom of the table with just eight points from 14 matches. The five-time champions went on to lose a record eight matches in a row at the start of the season and could never recover from the poor start as they eventually bowed out of the tournament. However, putting the disappointing season behind MI star Suryakumar Yadav is already looking forward to the next season in 2023 and has set out the goals for himself and the franchise. Suryakumar, who is one of the key players in the Mumbai Indians squad, wants the team to bounce back and win their sixth title anyhow next season. In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media, Suryakumar spoke about the franchise's goals for the next season and said they will have to add another trophy to their cabinet. "We've to lift the sixth (trophy) anyhow. It is unfortunate that this can't happen this year, fifth or sixth trophy, but next year, we have to add one more trophy anyhow," said Suryakumar. Also Read: Can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx? Why Gujarat Titans are favourites to win IPL 2022 title SKY makes our goals for 2023 clear!#OneFamily #DilKholKe #MumbaiIndians @surya_14kumar @ImRo45 @BrevisDewald MI TV pic.twitter.com/WBPCrPwrZc — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 29, 2022 × Suryakumar didn't have the best of campaigns for the Mumbai Indians season as his campaign was marred with injuries. The star batter had to miss the first few matches for his team due to a forearm injury before making a strong comeback. He went on to score 303 runs at an impressive average of 43.29 and a strike rate of over 145. Also Read: Hardik to replace Rohit? Shoaib Akhtar feels GT skipper is knocking on the door for India captaincy He was later ruled out of the tournament once again after picking up another injury before the end of MI's campaign. Suryakumar was one of the four players retained by Mumbai Indians ahead of the mega auction this year and will be hopeful of continuing his purple patch with the bat to help his team lift their fifth title in IPL 2023.

'We have to lift the 6th trophy anyhow': Suryakumar Yadav already aiming to inspire MI to glory in IPL 2023

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has lauded Hardik Pandya for his terrific leadership in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Hardik has led his team Gujarat Titans (GT) into the final of the tournament in their debut campaign this season. The Titans made it to the summit clash after playing some brilliant cricket in the group stage and the playoffs and will be hoping to cap off a fairytale run with their maiden IPL trophy.

Hardik has been instrumental both as a leader and as an all-rounder in his franchise's dream run in IPL 2022. The star all-rounder was roped in by Gujarat Titans ahead of the ongoing season after being released by Mumbai Indians (MI). He was also appointed as the captain of the side and has been one of the stand-out leaders in this edition.

Gujarat Titans were the first team to qualify for the playoffs after reaching 18 points this season and the debutants also finished as the table toppers with a total of 20 points from the league stage. They went on to beat Rajasthan Royals in the 1st Qualifier to secure a spot in the final and will now be gunning for the trophy in the final.

Ahead of the final, Akhtar lauded Hardik and made a bold statement claiming that the star all-rounder can be an ideal replacement for Rohit Sharma as India's next captain in the future. Rohit recently took over from Virat Kohli as India's captain across all three formats.

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However, the Hitman is 35 at present and his workload needs to be managed better in order to ensure he can continue playing at the highest level for longer. India will also look to groom new leaders under Rohit with the likes of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah among&nbsp;great contenders to be the team's captain going forward.

However, Akhtar has backed Hardik to take over as India's captain and said the GT skipper is already knocking at the door for India captaincy with his rise as a leader in IPL 2022.&nbsp;“It is the fact that Hardik Pandya is leaving a mark. He is knocking on the door of Indian captaincy. One is not sure how long Rohit Sharma will continue as captain,” Akhtar said on&nbsp;Sportskeeda.&nbsp;

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However, Akhtar also insisted that Hardik should focus on his fitness and ensure he can contribute both with the bat and the ball for the Indian team going forward. Hardik will make his comeback for the Men in Blue in the home T20I series against South Africa next month.

“It’s never easy to captain the Indian cricket team. Hardik has proved his point (as a leader) but he still needs to focus on his fitness and bowling. When he was fit as an all-rounder, he was an automatic choice in the Indian team. As a pure batter, though, there is no vacancy in the Indian team,” Akhtar added.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has lauded Hardik Pandya for his terrific leadership in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Hardik has led his team Gujarat Titans (GT) into the final of the tournament in their debut campaign this season.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has lauded Hardik Pandya for his terrific leadership in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Hardik has led his team Gujarat Titans (GT) into the final of the tournament in their debut campaign this season. The Titans made it to the summit clash after playing some brilliant cricket in the group stage and the playoffs and will be hoping to cap off a fairytale run with their maiden IPL trophy. Hardik has been instrumental both as a leader and as an all-rounder in his franchise's dream run in IPL 2022. The star all-rounder was roped in by Gujarat Titans ahead of the ongoing season after being released by Mumbai Indians (MI). He was also appointed as the captain of the side and has been one of the stand-out leaders in this edition. Gujarat Titans were the first team to qualify for the playoffs after reaching 18 points this season and the debutants also finished as the table toppers with a total of 20 points from the league stage. They went on to beat Rajasthan Royals in the 1st Qualifier to secure a spot in the final and will now be gunning for the trophy in the final. Ahead of the final, Akhtar lauded Hardik and made a bold statement claiming that the star all-rounder can be an ideal replacement for Rohit Sharma as India's next captain in the future. Rohit recently took over from Virat Kohli as India's captain across all three formats. Also Read: IPL 2022 final: Shoaib Akhtar, Matthew Hayden pick their potential winners However, the Hitman is 35 at present and his workload needs to be managed better in order to ensure he can continue playing at the highest level for longer. India will also look to groom new leaders under Rohit with the likes of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah among great contenders to be the team's captain going forward. However, Akhtar has backed Hardik to take over as India's captain and said the GT skipper is already knocking at the door for India captaincy with his rise as a leader in IPL 2022. “It is the fact that Hardik Pandya is leaving a mark. He is knocking on the door of Indian captaincy. One is not sure how long Rohit Sharma will continue as captain,” Akhtar said on Sportskeeda. Also Read: Can Rajasthan Royals break the jinx? Why Gujarat Titans are favourites to win IPL 2022 title However, Akhtar also insisted that Hardik should focus on his fitness and ensure he can contribute both with the bat and the ball for the Indian team going forward. Hardik will make his comeback for the Men in Blue in the home T20I series against South Africa next month. “It’s never easy to captain the Indian cricket team. Hardik has proved his point (as a leader) but he still needs to focus on his fitness and bowling. When he was fit as an all-rounder, he was an automatic choice in the Indian team. As a pure batter, though, there is no vacancy in the Indian team,” Akhtar added.

Hardik to replace Rohit? Shoaib Akhtar feels GT skipper is knocking on the door for India captaincy

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar picked Gujarat Titans to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals but added that Sanju Samson &amp; Co will be motivated to claim the title in honour of Royals legend Shane Warne. GT topped the table at the end of the group stage while RR were second with two points less than their opponents. But Pandya has led him to victory on both the occasions when they have faced RR including in the Qualifier 1. In a conversation with Sportskeeda, Akhtar said that he wants the debutants to clinch the IPL title.

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“One team (Rajasthan) has made the final after 14 years. In memory of Shane Warne, I hope Rajasthan go out there and smash Gujarat. Heart says, ‘RR win it for Shane Warne’. They have faced a lot of difficulties to reach the final after 14 years. But, as I had said earlier, I also always wanted one of the new teams to win because they have played so well. I will go with Gujarat,” said Shoaib.

“Both Rajasthan and Gujarat will be nervous. RR will have a point to prove as they have made the final for the first time since 2008. They will be excited, and their aggression will be over the moon. On the other hand, Gujarat will also want to leave their mark in their first season” he added.

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Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden praised Gujarat Titans but also pointed out an ominous sign for them during a show on Star Sports. “Their 4,5,6 have just been out of this world. But with this bouncy wicket which is very similar to Australian wicket so that could be really ominous sign for Gujarat Titans," the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener explained.

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar picked Gujarat Titans to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals but added that Sanju Samson & Co will be motivated to claim the title in honour of Royals legend Shane Warne.

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar picked Gujarat Titans to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals but added that Sanju Samson & Co will be motivated to claim the title in honour of Royals legend Shane Warne. GT topped the table at the end of the group stage while RR were second with two points less than their opponents. But Pandya has led him to victory on both the occasions when they have faced RR including in the Qualifier 1. In a conversation with Sportskeeda, Akhtar said that he wants the debutants to clinch the IPL title. Also read | Buttler on the verge of breaking Warner's elite record in IPL 2022 final vs GT “One team (Rajasthan) has made the final after 14 years. In memory of Shane Warne, I hope Rajasthan go out there and smash Gujarat. Heart says, ‘RR win it for Shane Warne’. They have faced a lot of difficulties to reach the final after 14 years. But, as I had said earlier, I also always wanted one of the new teams to win because they have played so well. I will go with Gujarat,” said Shoaib. “Both Rajasthan and Gujarat will be nervous. RR will have a point to prove as they have made the final for the first time since 2008. They will be excited, and their aggression will be over the moon. On the other hand, Gujarat will also want to leave their mark in their first season” he added. Also read | GT vs RR, IPL 2022 final: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted playing XI Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden praised Gujarat Titans but also pointed out an ominous sign for them during a show on Star Sports. “Their 4,5,6 have just been out of this world. But with this bouncy wicket which is very similar to Australian wicket so that could be really ominous sign for Gujarat Titans," the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener explained.

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022 final: Shoaib Akhtar, Matthew Hayden pick their potential winners

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

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season has reached its finale and it is Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals for the coveted title. GT finished the group stages at the top of the table, and they will be eyeing their maiden title while it can be the second title for RR since winning it way back in 2008.

Head-to-head

Hardik Pandya &amp; Co will enjoy a slight advantage mentally as they have emerged victorious on both occasions when they faced Rajasthan Royals this season. Pandya and Lockie Ferguson guided GT to victory on the first occasion while David Miller was the star for them in Qualifier 1.

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Stats

Jos Buttler has been the best batsman in IPL 2022 by quite some distance but the England international has not looked comfortable against Rashid Khan. Rashid has dismissed him four times in 41 balls while conceding just 25 runs. The spinner from Afghanistan has also been quite economical against RR skipper Sanju Samson but he has dismissed the right-hander just once.

However, RR can bank on West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer to nullify the threat of Rashid as he has scored at the strike rate of 140 against the leg-spinner in the 45 balls he has faced.

Trivia

Gujarat Titans have been quite impressive in their debut season, and they have won seven encounters in the final over – the previous record being five for any IPL side. They have also slammed the highest number of fours in the tournament but when it comes to sixes, they are at the bottom of the list with RR dominating the show. Pandya &amp; Co also have the chance to become only the second team after Mumbai Indians to win the IPL title after topping the group stages.

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Predicted XIs

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season has reached its finale and it is Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals for the coveted title. GT finished the group stages at the top of the table, and they will be eyeing their maiden title while it can be the second title for RR since winning it way back in 2008.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season has reached its finale and it is Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals for the coveted title. GT finished the group stages at the top of the table, and they will be eyeing their maiden title while it can be the second title for RR since winning it way back in 2008. Head-to-head Hardik Pandya & Co will enjoy a slight advantage mentally as they have emerged victorious on both occasions when they faced Rajasthan Royals this season. Pandya and Lockie Ferguson guided GT to victory on the first occasion while David Miller was the star for them in Qualifier 1. Also read | Buttler on the verge of breaking Warner's elite record in IPL 2022 final vs GT Stats Jos Buttler has been the best batsman in IPL 2022 by quite some distance but the England international has not looked comfortable against Rashid Khan. Rashid has dismissed him four times in 41 balls while conceding just 25 runs. The spinner from Afghanistan has also been quite economical against RR skipper Sanju Samson but he has dismissed the right-hander just once. However, RR can bank on West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer to nullify the threat of Rashid as he has scored at the strike rate of 140 against the leg-spinner in the 45 balls he has faced. Trivia Gujarat Titans have been quite impressive in their debut season, and they have won seven encounters in the final over – the previous record being five for any IPL side. They have also slammed the highest number of fours in the tournament but when it comes to sixes, they are at the bottom of the list with RR dominating the show. Pandya & Co also have the chance to become only the second team after Mumbai Indians to win the IPL title after topping the group stages. Also read | GT vs RR, IPL 2022 final prediction: Who will GT vs RR clash? Predicted XIs Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

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

Supernovas beat Velocity in thrilling final to clinch third Women's IPL title

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 came to an end on Friday (May 23) after a 7-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On a wicket that was helping pace bowlers, RR fast bowlers did well to restrict RCB on 157 runs&nbsp;before Jos Buttler's stunning ton powered them to a comprehensive victory to help them secure a spot in the final.

RCB bowlers had a forgetful outing in the game as they were taken to the cleaners by Buttler, who single-handedly helped RR chase down the 158-run target and storm into the final. RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj was expected to get his team off to a good start with the ball on a track that had pace and bounce. However, he ended up bowling a nightmarish spell.

Siraj managed to bowl only two overs against Rajasthan Royals before being taken off as he ended up conceding 31 runs off the two overs. With the bashing, Siraj also ended up creating an unwanted record as he became the bowler to have been hit for the most number of sixes in a single IPL season.

Siraj conceded as many as 31 sixes in IPL 2022 for RCB and now holds the unwanted record. The Indian pacer had been retained by RCB ahead of the mega auction this year and was expected to play a key role for the franchise, however, he had a season to forget as the pacer finished with just 9 wickets in 15 matches at an economy rate of over 10.

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One of the key members of the Indian pace attack across formats at present, Siraj was dropped by RCB in their last league game before being bought back in the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants. While he conceded 31 sixes this season, his RCB teammate Wanindu Hasaranga ended up giving away 30 sixes in IPL 2022.

Most sixes conceded by a bowler in a single IPL season:

Mohammed Siraj - 31 (in 2022) 
Wanindu Hasranga - 30 (in 2022) 
Dwane Bravo - 29 (in 2018) 
Yuzvendra Chahal - 28 (in 2015) 
Yuzvendra Chahal - 27 (in 2022)

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Talking about the 2nd Qualifier between RCB and RR at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, it was Buttler show as the RR opener dominated the proceedings during his side's run chase and took them over the line without breaking a sweat. RR will now take on Gujarat Titans in the final of the tournament at the same venue on May 29 (Sunday).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 came to an end on Friday (May 23) after a 7-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 came to an end on Friday (May 23) after a 7-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On a wicket that was helping pace bowlers, RR fast bowlers did well to restrict RCB on 157 runs before Jos Buttler's stunning ton powered them to a comprehensive victory to help them secure a spot in the final. RCB bowlers had a forgetful outing in the game as they were taken to the cleaners by Buttler, who single-handedly helped RR chase down the 158-run target and storm into the final. RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj was expected to get his team off to a good start with the ball on a track that had pace and bounce. However, he ended up bowling a nightmarish spell. Siraj managed to bowl only two overs against Rajasthan Royals before being taken off as he ended up conceding 31 runs off the two overs. With the bashing, Siraj also ended up creating an unwanted record as he became the bowler to have been hit for the most number of sixes in a single IPL season. Siraj conceded as many as 31 sixes in IPL 2022 for RCB and now holds the unwanted record. The Indian pacer had been retained by RCB ahead of the mega auction this year and was expected to play a key role for the franchise, however, he had a season to forget as the pacer finished with just 9 wickets in 15 matches at an economy rate of over 10. Also Read: Jos Buttler slams 4th ton of IPL 2022 as RR beat RCB by 7 wickets in Qualifier 2 to enter final One of the key members of the Indian pace attack across formats at present, Siraj was dropped by RCB in their last league game before being bought back in the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants. While he conceded 31 sixes this season, his RCB teammate Wanindu Hasaranga ended up giving away 30 sixes in IPL 2022. Most sixes conceded by a bowler in a single IPL season: Mohammed Siraj - 31 (in 2022) Wanindu Hasranga - 30 (in 2022) Dwane Bravo - 29 (in 2018) Yuzvendra Chahal - 28 (in 2015) Yuzvendra Chahal - 27 (in 2022) Also Read: Rajat Patidar joins Suresh Raina in unique list with blistering 58 in Qualifier 2 Talking about the 2nd Qualifier between RCB and RR at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, it was Buttler show as the RR opener dominated the proceedings during his side's run chase and took them over the line without breaking a sweat. RR will now take on Gujarat Titans in the final of the tournament at the same venue on May 29 (Sunday).

Mohammed Siraj creates unwanted record as Rajasthan Royals end RCB's campaign in IPL 2022

West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin starred with both bat and ball as she powered Supernovas to an unprecedented third Women's T20 Challenge title triumph with a four-run win over Velocity in a thrilling final here on Saturday.

Dottin top-scored with a 44-ball 62 at the top of the order to help Supernovas to 165 for seven after being put in to bat. With the ball, she took two wickets for 28 runs in her four overs to play a major role in restricting Velocity to 161 for eight.

South African batter Laura Wolvaardt almost single-handedly took Velocity within striking distance of a sensational win with a blazing 65 not out off 40 balls, which included five fours and three sixes.

Wolvaardt, who became the only batter in the tournament to score two half centuries, launched a ferocious onslaught in the death overs with a flurry of boundaries to raise hopes of a stunning victory for Velocity.

Number 10 batter Simran Bahadur (20 not out off 10 balls) also chipped with three successive fours in the penultimate over. Velocity needed 17 runs from the final over but left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (2/28) conceded just 12 runs to win the match despite Wolvaardt hitting a six off the first ball.

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If Englishwoman Ecclestone made life difficult for Velocity batters in the first half of the run chase, Australian leg-spinner Alana King (3/32) did the same in the back end. King was on a hat-trick after dismissing Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav off consecutive balls in the 16th over.

Supernovas had won the first two editions of the tournament in 2018 and 2019 before losing to Trailblazers in the final in 2020. The tournament was not held last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Velocity had finished runners-up in 2019.

Velocity made a blazing start to their run chase with openers Shafali Verma (15) and Yastika Bhatia (3) scoring 28 runs in the first two overs but that proved to be the only time the Deepti Sharma-led side was ahead in the match.

They suffered a batting collapse with half of them back in the hut for 64 runs in the 11th over. They were reduced to 38 for three, and things got only worse from there.

Earlier, Dottin made full use of an early reprieve to score a blistering half-century and propel Supernovas.

The 30-year-old Dottin was dropped on 13 by Sneh Rana off Deepti Sharma in the fourth over, and she made Velocity pay for that costly mistake by making 62 off 44 balls, which was studded with one four and four sixes.

The experienced campaigner stitched 73 runs for the opening wicket with Priya Punia (28) and added 58 for the second wicket with in-form captain Harmanpreet Kaur (43 off 29 balls).

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For Velocity, captain Deepti Sharma, Kate Cross and Simran Bahadur took two wickets apiece, while Ayabonga Khaka got one. The Supernovas could only score 34 runs in the last five overs while losing five wickets.

Dottin and Punia gave the Supernovas a flying start, scoring at a brisk pace and reaching 46 for no loss in the powerplay.

Punia hit a six off Cross in the third over but her partner Dottin did even better, smashing consecutive maximums in the sixth over bowled by Rana. Punia was going strong when she got out in the 10th over bowled by Simran Bahadur, after smashing a six.

Captain Kaur, the tournament's highest scorer, came out and straightaway began collecting the runs, hitting a six off Rana in the 12th over and following it up with two maximums in the 14th over bowled by Yadav. In the next over, Velocity captain Deepti struck as she bowled Dottin.

The Supernovas suffered a batting collapse in the death overs as they lost four wickets for the addition of just 11 runs.

Pooja Vastrakar (5) was cleaned up by Ayabonga Khaka in the 17th over before Cross claimed two wickets -- that of Kaur and Sophie Ecclestone (2) -- in the space of three balls in the next over.&nbsp;

West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin starred with both bat and ball as she powered Supernovas to an unprecedented third Women's T20 Challenge title triumph with a four-run win over Velocity in a thrilling final here on Saturday.

West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin starred with both bat and ball as she powered Supernovas to an unprecedented third Women's T20 Challenge title triumph with a four-run win over Velocity in a thrilling final here on Saturday. Dottin top-scored with a 44-ball 62 at the top of the order to help Supernovas to 165 for seven after being put in to bat. With the ball, she took two wickets for 28 runs in her four overs to play a major role in restricting Velocity to 161 for eight. South African batter Laura Wolvaardt almost single-handedly took Velocity within striking distance of a sensational win with a blazing 65 not out off 40 balls, which included five fours and three sixes. Wolvaardt, who became the only batter in the tournament to score two half centuries, launched a ferocious onslaught in the death overs with a flurry of boundaries to raise hopes of a stunning victory for Velocity. Number 10 batter Simran Bahadur (20 not out off 10 balls) also chipped with three successive fours in the penultimate over. Velocity needed 17 runs from the final over but left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (2/28) conceded just 12 runs to win the match despite Wolvaardt hitting a six off the first ball. Also read | Dinesh Karthik backs Pakistan cricketer to become top name in all three formats If Englishwoman Ecclestone made life difficult for Velocity batters in the first half of the run chase, Australian leg-spinner Alana King (3/32) did the same in the back end. King was on a hat-trick after dismissing Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav off consecutive balls in the 16th over. Supernovas had won the first two editions of the tournament in 2018 and 2019 before losing to Trailblazers in the final in 2020. The tournament was not held last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Velocity had finished runners-up in 2019. Velocity made a blazing start to their run chase with openers Shafali Verma (15) and Yastika Bhatia (3) scoring 28 runs in the first two overs but that proved to be the only time the Deepti Sharma-led side was ahead in the match. They suffered a batting collapse with half of them back in the hut for 64 runs in the 11th over. They were reduced to 38 for three, and things got only worse from there. Earlier, Dottin made full use of an early reprieve to score a blistering half-century and propel Supernovas. The 30-year-old Dottin was dropped on 13 by Sneh Rana off Deepti Sharma in the fourth over, and she made Velocity pay for that costly mistake by making 62 off 44 balls, which was studded with one four and four sixes. The experienced campaigner stitched 73 runs for the opening wicket with Priya Punia (28) and added 58 for the second wicket with in-form captain Harmanpreet Kaur (43 off 29 balls). Also read | 'He should just pack his bat into his bag': Michael Vaughan has an interesting advice for Virat Kohli For Velocity, captain Deepti Sharma, Kate Cross and Simran Bahadur took two wickets apiece, while Ayabonga Khaka got one. The Supernovas could only score 34 runs in the last five overs while losing five wickets. Dottin and Punia gave the Supernovas a flying start, scoring at a brisk pace and reaching 46 for no loss in the powerplay. Punia hit a six off Cross in the third over but her partner Dottin did even better, smashing consecutive maximums in the sixth over bowled by Rana. Punia was going strong when she got out in the 10th over bowled by Simran Bahadur, after smashing a six. Captain Kaur, the tournament's highest scorer, came out and straightaway began collecting the runs, hitting a six off Rana in the 12th over and following it up with two maximums in the 14th over bowled by Yadav. In the next over, Velocity captain Deepti struck as she bowled Dottin. The Supernovas suffered a batting collapse in the death overs as they lost four wickets for the addition of just 11 runs. Pooja Vastrakar (5) was cleaned up by Ayabonga Khaka in the 17th over before Cross claimed two wickets -- that of Kaur and Sophie Ecclestone (2) -- in the space of three balls in the next over.

Deandra Dottin's all-round show powers Supernovas to third Women's IPL 2022 title

IPL 2022 final: Players to watch out for in Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals clash

It has not been a season to remember for Virat Kohli as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was unable to score big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and their campaign came to an end on Friday as they were beaten by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Kohli was once again not able to play a big knock as he was dismissed in the second over of the encounter. After the game, the star batsman took to social media to post an emotional message for his franchise. Kohli thanked the “12th Man Army” and also the team management for their continued support this season.

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"Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don't, but the 12th Man Army, you have been fantastic, always backing us throughout our campaign. You make cricket special. The learning never stops. A big thanks to the management, support staff and all the people who are part of this amazing franchise. See you next season," Kohli wrote in the caption along a picture collage.

It was the first time that Kohli scored three golden ducks in the same IPL season and with just two half centuries, he could manage to score just 341 runs in 16 encounters. Although his side were quite close to reaching the final, a lot of questions were raised on his form and impact on the side.

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It has not been a season to remember for Virat Kohli as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was unable to score big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and their campaign came to an end on Friday as they were beaten by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.

It has not been a season to remember for Virat Kohli as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was unable to score big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and their campaign came to an end on Friday as they were beaten by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Kohli was once again not able to play a big knock as he was dismissed in the second over of the encounter. After the game, the star batsman took to social media to post an emotional message for his franchise. Kohli thanked the “12th Man Army” and also the team management for their continued support this season. Also read | 'Should just pack his bat into his bag': Vaughan's interesting advice to Kohli "Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don't, but the 12th Man Army, you have been fantastic, always backing us throughout our campaign. You make cricket special. The learning never stops. A big thanks to the management, support staff and all the people who are part of this amazing franchise. See you next season," Kohli wrote in the caption along a picture collage. It was the first time that Kohli scored three golden ducks in the same IPL season and with just two half centuries, he could manage to score just 341 runs in 16 encounters. Although his side were quite close to reaching the final, a lot of questions were raised on his form and impact on the side. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don't, but the 12th Man Army, you have been fantastic, always backing us throughout our campaign. You make cricket special. The learning never stops. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/mRx4rslWFK — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 28, 2022 × Kohli will be back in action for India in the one-off Test against England in Birmingham as he has been rested for the upcoming T20I home series against South Africa.

'See you next season': Virat Kohli posts emotional message after RCB's loss against RR

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to bowl out of the tournament on Friday (May 27). RCB failed to defend a total of 157 runs after an average performance from their bowlers as Jos Buttler slammed a destructive century to take RR into the final of the tournament.

RCB bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Buttler, who slammed an unbeaten 106 off just 60 balls laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes in the game. The RR opener looked unstoppable right from the start of the run-chase and continued his stellar run in the tournament as he notched up his fourth hundred this season.

With the seven-wicket defeat, RCB's campaign in the tournament came to an end. While several RCB players, including the like of Glenn Maxwell and Virat Kohli&nbsp;were trolled by a section of fans on social media, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was also targeted for his poor show against Rajasthan Royals.

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Siraj had an off day with the ball as he gave away 31 runs off his 2 overs and was not allowed to complete his quota of 4 overs. Siraj also created the unwanted record of conceding the most sixes in a single IPL season after being hit for 31 sixes this season. He was brutally trolled by fans, with some also targeting him over his religion.&nbsp;

However, the pacer has now found support from others on social media who have called out the trollers and expressed their solidarity with the RCB star. Check out some of the tweets -&nbsp;

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Siraj don't deserve this type of hate 
 
We always with you <a href="https://twitter.com/mdsirajofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mdsirajofficial</a> Come back strong <a href="https://t.co/UNzePOrJbR">pic.twitter.com/UNzePOrJbR</a>
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Releasing him next year would be wrong. 
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Toxic RCB fans! 
 
Siraj's Instagram handle is a sorry sight to see. Fans have even made fun of his father's death, his religion and poverty. Trolled Daniel Christian last year mercilessly and now Siraj. PATHETIC...
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RCB qualified for the playoffs for the third time in a row this season, however, their wait for the elsuive IPL trophy was extended after a defeat against Royals. They have now failed to reach the final in their last three seasons despite having made it to the playoffs. Rajasthan Royals will now take on Gujarat Titans in the final of the season on Sunday (May 29).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to bowl out of the tournament on Friday (May 27).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to bowl out of the tournament on Friday (May 27). RCB failed to defend a total of 157 runs after an average performance from their bowlers as Jos Buttler slammed a destructive century to take RR into the final of the tournament. RCB bowlers were taken to the cleaners by Buttler, who slammed an unbeaten 106 off just 60 balls laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes in the game. The RR opener looked unstoppable right from the start of the run-chase and continued his stellar run in the tournament as he notched up his fourth hundred this season. With the seven-wicket defeat, RCB's campaign in the tournament came to an end. While several RCB players, including the like of Glenn Maxwell and Virat Kohli were trolled by a section of fans on social media, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was also targeted for his poor show against Rajasthan Royals. Also Read: Faf du Plessis looked a better leader than Virat Kohli, they should have won IPL 2022: Sanjay Manjrekar Siraj had an off day with the ball as he gave away 31 runs off his 2 overs and was not allowed to complete his quota of 4 overs. Siraj also created the unwanted record of conceding the most sixes in a single IPL season after being hit for 31 sixes this season. He was brutally trolled by fans, with some also targeting him over his religion. However, the pacer has now found support from others on social media who have called out the trollers and expressed their solidarity with the RCB star. Check out some of the tweets - A guy under Mohammad siraj's post just said, it's good that your father died??? man, get a life. If you wanna criticise, criticise him constructively. STOP BRINGING HIS FATHER AND RELIGION WHILE BLAMING HIM, cause it shows how you were raised. — siddhi (@_sectumsempra18) May 28, 2022 × Siraj don't deserve this type of hate We always with you @mdsirajofficial Come back strong pic.twitter.com/UNzePOrJbR — Shamsi (MSH) (@Shamsihaidri1) May 27, 2022 × Retaining Siraj was right. Releasing him next year would be wrong. These things happen, he had a season to forget. — Prithvi (@Puneite_) May 27, 2022 × Siraj Miyaan, danda uda de Birmingham mein. And shut some faceless farcical trolls for good. You're a champ — Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) May 28, 2022 × Toxic RCB fans! Siraj's Instagram handle is a sorry sight to see. Fans have even made fun of his father's death, his religion and poverty. Trolled Daniel Christian last year mercilessly and now Siraj. PATHETIC... — Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) May 28, 2022 × Also Read: 'He should just pack his bat into his bag': Michael Vaughan has an interesting advice for Virat Kohli RCB qualified for the playoffs for the third time in a row this season, however, their wait for the elsuive IPL trophy was extended after a defeat against Royals. They have now failed to reach the final in their last three seasons despite having made it to the playoffs. Rajasthan Royals will now take on Gujarat Titans in the final of the season on Sunday (May 29).

Fans extend support to Mohammed Siraj after pacer faces abuse on social media following RCB's exit

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25).&nbsp;

Courtesy of his blazing knock, RCB posted 207-4 and restricted Lucknow to 193-6 to proceed to the Qualifier 2, for the first time since 2016. On Friday (May 27), when RCB locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 -- at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad -- the 28-year-old Patidar made heads turn once again by smashing an entertaining 42-ball 58, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 138.10. With this, the uncapped&nbsp;player joined Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) former player Suresh Raina in an elite list for Indian batters.

Indians Scoring 50+ Scores in both Eliminator &amp; Qualifier 2 of an IPL Season 

Suresh Raina (2014)

Rajat Patidar (2022)*

The overall list -- comprising only three batters --&nbsp;also includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Kane Williamson.&nbsp;

Talking about Raina, he had slammed an impressive 33-ball 54 -- versus Mumbai Indians (MI) -- and followed it up with a blistering 25-ball 87 in Qualifier 2, versus then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).

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Despite Patidar's heroics, RCB only managed 157-8 with Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obed McCoy shining with the ball for RR.

During the mid-innings,&nbsp;McCoy, who finished with 3 for 23, told the broadcasters, "I actually think the wicket has extra bounce, it is seaming a lot as well and because of the extra bounce the variations worked well on the wicket. The plan was to stay a lot more focused, I know I am better than what I bowled in the previous match. So, it is just about going to the nets and working out on what I had to, on my run-up as well. I was kind of over-striding a bit in the last match, so I decided to work on it in the nets and that worked for me today. I love the challenge (of death bowling) and that will make me better as a player going forward."

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25).

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25). Courtesy of his blazing knock, RCB posted 207-4 and restricted Lucknow to 193-6 to proceed to the Qualifier 2, for the first time since 2016. On Friday (May 27), when RCB locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 -- at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad -- the 28-year-old Patidar made heads turn once again by smashing an entertaining 42-ball 58, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 138.10. With this, the uncapped player joined Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) former player Suresh Raina in an elite list for Indian batters. Indians Scoring 50+ Scores in both Eliminator & Qualifier 2 of an IPL Season Suresh Raina (2014) Rajat Patidar (2022)* The overall list -- comprising only three batters -- also includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Kane Williamson. Talking about Raina, he had slammed an impressive 33-ball 54 -- versus Mumbai Indians (MI) -- and followed it up with a blistering 25-ball 87 in Qualifier 2, versus then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). ALSO READ | Virat, Rohit's barren run to MI-CSK's mighty fall: 5 surprising elements from IPL 2022's league stage Despite Patidar's heroics, RCB only managed 157-8 with Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obed McCoy shining with the ball for RR. During the mid-innings, McCoy, who finished with 3 for 23, told the broadcasters, "I actually think the wicket has extra bounce, it is seaming a lot as well and because of the extra bounce the variations worked well on the wicket. The plan was to stay a lot more focused, I know I am better than what I bowled in the previous match. So, it is just about going to the nets and working out on what I had to, on my run-up as well. I was kind of over-striding a bit in the last match, so I decided to work on it in the nets and that worked for me today. I love the challenge (of death bowling) and that will make me better as a player going forward."

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: Rajat Patidar joins Suresh Raina in unique list with blistering 58 in Qualifier 2

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were knocked out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (May 27) after facing a seven-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB made it to the playoffs for the third time in a row this season but failed to qualify for the final once again as they lost in the second Qualifier against the Royals.

Jos Buttler was the hero with the bat for the Royals as he slammed a stunning century to power his side to a comprehensive win over RCB. Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. had posted a total of 157 runs on the board batting first in the second Qualifier but lost the must-win encounter after failing to defend the total.

While RCB's wait for their maiden IPL title has been extended after their loss against the Royals, it was still a great season for the Du Plessis-led side as they made it to the playoffs for the third straight season and played some phenomenal cricket. RCB were also not dependent heavily on their top three of Faf, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell as some of the youngsters impressed for the side as well.

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Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar gave his verdict on RCB's campaign in IPL 2022 and called Du Plessis a better leader than Kohli, who stepped down from captaincy last season. Manjrekar also felt RCB should have gone on to win the title this year but believes the loss will help them fill the gaping holes in their squad.

"RCB have had a slightly better season. Some good things have happened. Faf du Plessis has looked like a better leader than Virat Kohli. But more is expected of them.&nbsp;Having come this far, they should have won. They’ll know exactly what has gone wrong and what has prevented them from going on to win gold instead of bronze," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo.

"A lot of credit around the bowling unit has to go to Faf. That’s where we see the captaincy at its best. More often than not, he got it right. He started the season well with the bat, but, like a lot of other players, he too had a split season. Still, he’s the right option to continue as captain, according to me," he added.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were knocked out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (May 27) after facing a seven-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were knocked out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (May 27) after facing a seven-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB made it to the playoffs for the third time in a row this season but failed to qualify for the final once again as they lost in the second Qualifier against the Royals. Jos Buttler was the hero with the bat for the Royals as he slammed a stunning century to power his side to a comprehensive win over RCB. Faf du Plessis & Co. had posted a total of 157 runs on the board batting first in the second Qualifier but lost the must-win encounter after failing to defend the total. While RCB's wait for their maiden IPL title has been extended after their loss against the Royals, it was still a great season for the Du Plessis-led side as they made it to the playoffs for the third straight season and played some phenomenal cricket. RCB were also not dependent heavily on their top three of Faf, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell as some of the youngsters impressed for the side as well. Also Read: 'He should just pack his bat into his bag': Michael Vaughan has an interesting advice for Virat Kohli Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar gave his verdict on RCB's campaign in IPL 2022 and called Du Plessis a better leader than Kohli, who stepped down from captaincy last season. Manjrekar also felt RCB should have gone on to win the title this year but believes the loss will help them fill the gaping holes in their squad. "RCB have had a slightly better season. Some good things have happened. Faf du Plessis has looked like a better leader than Virat Kohli. But more is expected of them. Having come this far, they should have won. They’ll know exactly what has gone wrong and what has prevented them from going on to win gold instead of bronze," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo. "A lot of credit around the bowling unit has to go to Faf. That’s where we see the captaincy at its best. More often than not, he got it right. He started the season well with the bat, but, like a lot of other players, he too had a split season. Still, he’s the right option to continue as captain, according to me," he added.

Faf du Plessis looked a better leader than Virat Kohli, they should have won IPL 2022: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Virat Kohli needs to take a bit of break from cricket in order to regain his lost form.&nbsp;Kohli scored just 321 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League&nbsp;at&nbsp;a disappointing average of 22.73 with two half centuries and three golden ducks.

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“He is a legendary player who is going through a phase that is not too easy. Two or three years ago you just turned on the telly or arrived at the ground and knew that Virat was going to score a hundred. He just went through one of those periods where every time he batted, he seemed to get a hundred. It's a career, isn't it? You don't go through your whole career where everything is so easy.”

“He just needs a breather. Go and get some time with your family, get on the plane to England and then start to hit some balls again," Vaughan said during his interaction with Cricbuzz.

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Vaughan also said that he believes that this is just a lean patch for Kohli, and he needs to take a bit of rest in order to sort out his mental block before picking up the bat once again.

"It is just that little bit harder at the minute and he has got to work so hard to get back into form. But I think at the minute, he should just pack his bat into his bag and go and a sit-down with the family. I don't know where he can go without getting hassled and pestered, doing commercials. Just get away from all that, have a few weeks of chilling and he will be fresh when he picks the bat up,” he added.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Virat Kohli needs to take a bit of break from cricket in order to regain his lost form. Kohli scored just 321 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League at a disappointing average of 22.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Virat Kohli needs to take a bit of break from cricket in order to regain his lost form. Kohli scored just 321 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League at a disappointing average of 22.73 with two half centuries and three golden ducks. Also read | Misbah-ul-Haq reveals why he played scoop shot during 2007 T20 World Cup loss against India “He is a legendary player who is going through a phase that is not too easy. Two or three years ago you just turned on the telly or arrived at the ground and knew that Virat was going to score a hundred. He just went through one of those periods where every time he batted, he seemed to get a hundred. It's a career, isn't it? You don't go through your whole career where everything is so easy.” “He just needs a breather. Go and get some time with your family, get on the plane to England and then start to hit some balls again," Vaughan said during his interaction with Cricbuzz. Also read | Sangakkara opens up on Samson's rise as a leader for RR in IPL 2022 Vaughan also said that he believes that this is just a lean patch for Kohli, and he needs to take a bit of rest in order to sort out his mental block before picking up the bat once again. "It is just that little bit harder at the minute and he has got to work so hard to get back into form. But I think at the minute, he should just pack his bat into his bag and go and a sit-down with the family. I don't know where he can go without getting hassled and pestered, doing commercials. Just get away from all that, have a few weeks of chilling and he will be fresh when he picks the bat up,” he added.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara heaped praise on skipper Sanju Samson after his side thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to storm into the final of IPL 2022. Rajasthan Royals chased down the target of 158 runs without breaking a sweat to book a spot against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the summit clash.

Samson has become only the second captain after the legendary Shane Warne to take RR into an IPL final. Warne had inspired the franchise to their maiden IPL triumph in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. After enduring a disappointing campaign last year where they failed to make it to the playoffs, RR have done well to shun their critics in IPL 2022.

Sangakkara recently opened up on Samson's rise as a leader for Rajasthan Royals this season and revealed how the wicket-keeper batter has never let captaincy affect his batting. Sangakkara said Samson has been exceptional as captain and that his tactical awareness has also improved with time.

"Sanju has been exceptional. He started off with quite a tough test last season with a young side and a lot of upheavals because of COVID-19 bubbles in terms of players coming in and leaving, tournament of two halves but he has really grown into his role.

"He is very soft-spoken, very reserved individual. He is exceptionally skilled with the bat. He has shown a lot of passion and hunger to play for this franchise and take on this testing role of captaincy. Wicket-keeping, captaining and being the best batter in your side along with Jos Buttler is not an easy kind of role to fill but he has done it really well this season," Sangakarra said post RR's win over RCB on Friday.

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Often, the IPL has witnessed star batters losing their sheen with the bat once given the added responsibility of leading their side. The likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant among others have all seen captaincy affect their individual game. However, Samson has led from the front with the bat and his strike rate too has not gone down this season.

"He has become more and more aware of what his role is -- that he is only captaining when is fielding and that when he is batting he is Sanju Samson the batter, who bats with freedom and enjoyment. His tactical awareness has improved right throughout and will keep getting better. He has really trusted his team. The team really looks up to him as a leader, how he has led them on the field and off it. I can't be prouder of how Sanju has grown," Sangakkara said lauding Samson.

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Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most consistent teams so far this season and will be looking to go all the way and lift the trophy when they take on debutants Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday (May 28). Rajasthan Royals won their first IPL title in 2008 and have since been chasing their 2nd trophy.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara heaped praise on skipper Sanju Samson after his side thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to storm into the final of IPL 2022.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara heaped praise on skipper Sanju Samson after his side thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to storm into the final of IPL 2022. Rajasthan Royals chased down the target of 158 runs without breaking a sweat to book a spot against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the summit clash. Samson has become only the second captain after the legendary Shane Warne to take RR into an IPL final. Warne had inspired the franchise to their maiden IPL triumph in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. After enduring a disappointing campaign last year where they failed to make it to the playoffs, RR have done well to shun their critics in IPL 2022. Sangakkara recently opened up on Samson's rise as a leader for Rajasthan Royals this season and revealed how the wicket-keeper batter has never let captaincy affect his batting. Sangakkara said Samson has been exceptional as captain and that his tactical awareness has also improved with time. "Sanju has been exceptional. He started off with quite a tough test last season with a young side and a lot of upheavals because of COVID-19 bubbles in terms of players coming in and leaving, tournament of two halves but he has really grown into his role. "He is very soft-spoken, very reserved individual. He is exceptionally skilled with the bat. He has shown a lot of passion and hunger to play for this franchise and take on this testing role of captaincy. Wicket-keeping, captaining and being the best batter in your side along with Jos Buttler is not an easy kind of role to fill but he has done it really well this season," Sangakarra said post RR's win over RCB on Friday. Also Read: 'Maxwell scores big runs after 5 seasons': Ex-RCB star questions team's decision to retain Aussie all-rounder Often, the IPL has witnessed star batters losing their sheen with the bat once given the added responsibility of leading their side. The likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant among others have all seen captaincy affect their individual game. However, Samson has led from the front with the bat and his strike rate too has not gone down this season. "He has become more and more aware of what his role is -- that he is only captaining when is fielding and that when he is batting he is Sanju Samson the batter, who bats with freedom and enjoyment. His tactical awareness has improved right throughout and will keep getting better. He has really trusted his team. The team really looks up to him as a leader, how he has led them on the field and off it. I can't be prouder of how Sanju has grown," Sangakkara said lauding Samson. Also Read: He is looking down with a lot of pride: Jos Buttler pays tribute to Shane Warne as RR reach IPL 2022 final Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most consistent teams so far this season and will be looking to go all the way and lift the trophy when they take on debutants Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday (May 28). Rajasthan Royals won their first IPL title in 2008 and have since been chasing their 2nd trophy.

'He is only captaining when fielding': Kumar Sangakkara on Sanju Samson's rise as a leader for RR in IPL 2022

It will be a clash of titans as Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s IPL 2022 final on Saturday. The journey to the final was filled with twists and turns for both sides as the finalists were ultimately decided on net run rate. The Supernovas won their first game against the Trailblazers quite easily but were beaten by Velocity. On the other hand, Velocity went down fighting against Trailblazers in the final game but were still able to book their spot in the final. While Velocity are chasing their maiden title, this is a chance for Harmanpreet Kaur’s Supernovas to clinch a record third trophy.

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Prediction for Supernovas vs Velocity, Women’s IPL 2022 Final clash

The tournament has been about extremely fine margins till now and although both sides are almost equal in all aspects, Velocity hold a slight advantage considering their all-round dominance with both bat and ball.

Head-to-Head

The sides have faced each other four times with Supernovas winning on three occasions. The last encounter between the two sides was in the 2021 final where Radha Yadav clinched the victory for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side in a brilliant finish which was decided in the final over of the match.

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Predicted XIs:

Supernovas: Deandra Dottin, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sune Luus, Pooja Vastrakar, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Meghna Singh, Mansi Joshi

Velocity: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Yastika Bhatia (wk), KP Navgire, Natthakan Chantham, Deepti Sharma (c), Sneh Rana, Kate Cross, Ayabonga Khaka, Radha Yadav, Maya Sonawane

It will be a clash of titans as Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s IPL 2022 final on Saturday. The journey to the final was filled with twists and turns for both sides as the finalists were ultimately decided on net run rate.

It will be a clash of titans as Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s IPL 2022 final on Saturday. The journey to the final was filled with twists and turns for both sides as the finalists were ultimately decided on net run rate. The Supernovas won their first game against the Trailblazers quite easily but were beaten by Velocity. On the other hand, Velocity went down fighting against Trailblazers in the final game but were still able to book their spot in the final. While Velocity are chasing their maiden title, this is a chance for Harmanpreet Kaur’s Supernovas to clinch a record third trophy. Also read | Ex-RCB star questions franchise's decision to retain Glenn Maxwell Prediction for Supernovas vs Velocity, Women’s IPL 2022 Final clash The tournament has been about extremely fine margins till now and although both sides are almost equal in all aspects, Velocity hold a slight advantage considering their all-round dominance with both bat and ball. Head-to-Head The sides have faced each other four times with Supernovas winning on three occasions. The last encounter between the two sides was in the 2021 final where Radha Yadav clinched the victory for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side in a brilliant finish which was decided in the final over of the match. Also read | Liverpool vs Real Madrid: When and where to watch UCL final in India? Predicted XIs: Supernovas: Deandra Dottin, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sune Luus, Pooja Vastrakar, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Meghna Singh, Mansi Joshi Velocity: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Yastika Bhatia (wk), KP Navgire, Natthakan Chantham, Deepti Sharma (c), Sneh Rana, Kate Cross, Ayabonga Khaka, Radha Yadav, Maya Sonawane

Supernovas vs Velocity prediction today: Who will win Women’s IPL Final?

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were knocked out of IPL 2022 on Friday (May 27) after suffering a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB failed to defend a total of 157 runs as Jos Buttler's magnificent century powered Rajasthan Royals into the final with a dominant victory. RCB's retentions have been questioned after the franchise's yet another unsuccessful attempt in lifting their maiden IPL trophy.

RCB had decided to retain three players ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year. They kept hold of former captain Virat Kohli, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj heading into the auction. Neither of the three retained players managed to impress for the Faf du Plessis-led side this season.

While Kohli's struggles with the bat continued throughout the season, Siraj was taken to the cleaners by the batters and failed to bag wickets regularly. Maxwell, on the other hand, failed to make an impact with the bat or the ball. Former RCB star Parthiv Patel recently questioned the franchise's decision to retain Maxwell on the basis of just one good season.

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Patel said he was surprised to see RCB retain Maxwell as the Australian all-rounder has rarely managed to perform consistently for two consecutive seasons in the IPL. The former RCB wicket-keeper batter said Maxwell performs once every five years and RCB expected him to perform as he did last year.

"I was surprised to see RCB retain Glenn Maxwell on the basis of one good season. He has been inconsistent with his performances. He scores big runs after every five seasons. He has been consistent with his inconsistency. RCB expected him to perform like he did last year, but that didn't happen," Patel said on Cricbuzz.

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Maxwell was roped in by RCB ahead of IPL 2021 last year and went on to have a great season. He scored 513 runs in 15 matches for RCB last season at an average of over 42 and a strike rate of 144.01. However, this season, his performance dropped once again as he could only manage 301 runs in 13 matches for the team.

Patel believes both Siraj and Maxwell, who had a season to forget in IPL 2022, will fetch lesser money than what they are earning at RCB if they were released by the franchise before next season.

"Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj are two players who have had a terrible season. The franchise chose to retain them as they thought they would have gone for a lot of money at the auction. But even if they release them now, they will still fetch lesser amounts than what RCB are paying them currently," said the former RCB star.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were knocked out of IPL 2022 on Friday (May 27) after suffering a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were knocked out of IPL 2022 on Friday (May 27) after suffering a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB failed to defend a total of 157 runs as Jos Buttler's magnificent century powered Rajasthan Royals into the final with a dominant victory. RCB's retentions have been questioned after the franchise's yet another unsuccessful attempt in lifting their maiden IPL trophy. RCB had decided to retain three players ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year. They kept hold of former captain Virat Kohli, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj heading into the auction. Neither of the three retained players managed to impress for the Faf du Plessis-led side this season. While Kohli's struggles with the bat continued throughout the season, Siraj was taken to the cleaners by the batters and failed to bag wickets regularly. Maxwell, on the other hand, failed to make an impact with the bat or the ball. Former RCB star Parthiv Patel recently questioned the franchise's decision to retain Maxwell on the basis of just one good season. Also Read: He is looking down with a lot of pride: Buttler pays tribute to Shane Warne as RR reach IPL 2022 final Patel said he was surprised to see RCB retain Maxwell as the Australian all-rounder has rarely managed to perform consistently for two consecutive seasons in the IPL. The former RCB wicket-keeper batter said Maxwell performs once every five years and RCB expected him to perform as he did last year. "I was surprised to see RCB retain Glenn Maxwell on the basis of one good season. He has been inconsistent with his performances. He scores big runs after every five seasons. He has been consistent with his inconsistency. RCB expected him to perform like he did last year, but that didn't happen," Patel said on Cricbuzz. Also Read: Mohammed Siraj creates unwanted record as Rajasthan Royals end RCB's campaign in IPL 2022 Maxwell was roped in by RCB ahead of IPL 2021 last year and went on to have a great season. He scored 513 runs in 15 matches for RCB last season at an average of over 42 and a strike rate of 144.01. However, this season, his performance dropped once again as he could only manage 301 runs in 13 matches for the team. Patel believes both Siraj and Maxwell, who had a season to forget in IPL 2022, will fetch lesser money than what they are earning at RCB if they were released by the franchise before next season. "Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj are two players who have had a terrible season. The franchise chose to retain them as they thought they would have gone for a lot of money at the auction. But even if they release them now, they will still fetch lesser amounts than what RCB are paying them currently," said the former RCB star.

'Maxwell scores big runs after 5 seasons': Ex-RCB star questions team's decision to retain Aussie all-rounder

Jos Buttler slammed a stunning century to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a comprehensive 7-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 27). Buttler was the star with the bat for RR as he played an unbeaten knock of 106 runs off 60 balls to single-handed help his team chase down the target of 158 runs and secure a spot in the final against Gujarat Titans (GT).

The English opener has been in brilliant form throughout IPL 2022 and has played some match-winning knocks for his team. He continued his stellar run in the 2nd qualifier against RCB on Friday and notched up his fourth century of the season to go past the 800-run mark. Buttler paid tribute to the legendary Shane Warne after RR's win over RCB.

Remembering the former Rajasthan Royals captain, who passed away after a heart attack earlier this year, Buttler said he will be looking&nbsp;down from the heavens with a lot of pride after RR qualified for the final. Warne was the first player signed by RR ahead of the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008 and is the only captain to have led the side to an IPL triumph.

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"Great excitement to be able to play in the final of the biggest T20 tournament in the world.. it's incredibly exciting. Shane Warne has been such an influential figure for Rajasthan Royals and having led the team to the title in the first season. We will miss him dearly but we know he is looking down on us with a lot of pride today," Buttler told Star Sports after powering RR to a 7-wicket win over RCB.

Rajasthan Royals had been paying rich tributes to Warne throughout the season and have done the Aussie legend proud with their impressive performances this season. Ware was serving as a mentor for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL after retiring as a player.

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Buttler has been one of the stand out performers for the Rajasthan Royals this season and has enjoyed a remarkable campaign so far. The English batter has already notched up a staggering 824 runs in 16 matches at an average of 58.85 and is currently leading the race for the Purple Cap.

Buttler is only the third batter in the history of IPL to have crossed the 800-run mark in a single season after the likes of Virat Kohli and David Warner. He needs just 25 runs to surpass Warner's tally of 848 runs which came during IPL 2016. RR will take on Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

Jos Buttler slammed a stunning century to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a comprehensive 7-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 27).

Jos Buttler slammed a stunning century to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a comprehensive 7-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2nd Qualifier at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 27). Buttler was the star with the bat for RR as he played an unbeaten knock of 106 runs off 60 balls to single-handed help his team chase down the target of 158 runs and secure a spot in the final against Gujarat Titans (GT). The English opener has been in brilliant form throughout IPL 2022 and has played some match-winning knocks for his team. He continued his stellar run in the 2nd qualifier against RCB on Friday and notched up his fourth century of the season to go past the 800-run mark. Buttler paid tribute to the legendary Shane Warne after RR's win over RCB. Remembering the former Rajasthan Royals captain, who passed away after a heart attack earlier this year, Buttler said he will be looking down from the heavens with a lot of pride after RR qualified for the final. Warne was the first player signed by RR ahead of the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008 and is the only captain to have led the side to an IPL triumph. Also Read: Jos Buttler slams 4th ton of IPL 2022 as RR beat RCB by 7 wickets in Qualifier 2 to enter final "Great excitement to be able to play in the final of the biggest T20 tournament in the world.. it's incredibly exciting. Shane Warne has been such an influential figure for Rajasthan Royals and having led the team to the title in the first season. We will miss him dearly but we know he is looking down on us with a lot of pride today," Buttler told Star Sports after powering RR to a 7-wicket win over RCB. Rajasthan Royals had been paying rich tributes to Warne throughout the season and have done the Aussie legend proud with their impressive performances this season. Ware was serving as a mentor for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL after retiring as a player. Also Read: Mohammed Siraj creates unwanted record as Rajasthan Royals end RCB's campaign in IPL 2022 Buttler has been one of the stand out performers for the Rajasthan Royals this season and has enjoyed a remarkable campaign so far. The English batter has already notched up a staggering 824 runs in 16 matches at an average of 58.85 and is currently leading the race for the Purple Cap. Buttler is only the third batter in the history of IPL to have crossed the 800-run mark in a single season after the likes of Virat Kohli and David Warner. He needs just 25 runs to surpass Warner's tally of 848 runs which came during IPL 2016. RR will take on Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29).

He is looking down with a lot of pride: Jos Buttler pays tribute to Shane Warne as RR reach IPL 2022 final

MS Dhoni is a crowd-puller. The 40-year-old remains a big name in world cricket despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The former Indian captain has a humongous fan-following across the globe. He not only led India to all major ICC titles, but also created a niche for himself with his unorthodox-yet-effective keeping skills, power-hitting, finishing knocks and helping many current superstar Indian cricketers' careers flourish.

Recently, Dhoni was seen in the ongoing IPL 2022 edition where he represented the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While the Yellow Army failed to enter the playoffs, Dhoni's presence on the field continued to attract eyeballs.

CSK's throwdown specialist Kondappa Raj Palani recently narrated an unheard story where he was in awe of Dhoni's charisma and was even scolded by the&nbsp;legendary cricketer.

"The first time, the camp started when Dhoni retired. I saw him for the first time then. He asked if you were the throwers. He asked me to throw balls at him. The team was pleased after that. The net bowlers were speaking about his retirement. After two or three weeks, he came to play sidearm. Everybody was arriving," Palani said on the Chennai Super Kings website.

"Fleming, Hussey and everyone said Dhoni was coming and asked me to bowl carefully. The first two balls were wides. The next ball was a full toss. Dhoni came to me and said 'Stop looking at me and bowl'. He asked me to play naturally. I then started bowling wherever he wanted and then he was very happy. He started addressing me everyday since with my name," he added.

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On the other hand, Palani's fellow throwdown specialist, Murugan, had a much smoother and easier encounter with Dhoni.

"He mostly asks me to bowl front foot. He used to say picking wickets is next. First, get the feel of it. We started giving him that," Murugan mentioned.

Dhoni, who has close to 5,000 runs in IPL, is set to return for thw 16th season next year. His ardent fans will certainly come in large numbers to support him and hope for CSK's revival in IPL 2023.

MS Dhoni is a crowd-puller. The 40-year-old remains a big name in world cricket despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The former Indian captain has a humongous fan-following across the globe.

MS Dhoni is a crowd-puller. The 40-year-old remains a big name in world cricket despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The former Indian captain has a humongous fan-following across the globe. He not only led India to all major ICC titles, but also created a niche for himself with his unorthodox-yet-effective keeping skills, power-hitting, finishing knocks and helping many current superstar Indian cricketers' careers flourish. Recently, Dhoni was seen in the ongoing IPL 2022 edition where he represented the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While the Yellow Army failed to enter the playoffs, Dhoni's presence on the field continued to attract eyeballs. CSK's throwdown specialist Kondappa Raj Palani recently narrated an unheard story where he was in awe of Dhoni's charisma and was even scolded by the legendary cricketer. "The first time, the camp started when Dhoni retired. I saw him for the first time then. He asked if you were the throwers. He asked me to throw balls at him. The team was pleased after that. The net bowlers were speaking about his retirement. After two or three weeks, he came to play sidearm. Everybody was arriving," Palani said on the Chennai Super Kings website. "Fleming, Hussey and everyone said Dhoni was coming and asked me to bowl carefully. The first two balls were wides. The next ball was a full toss. Dhoni came to me and said 'Stop looking at me and bowl'. He asked me to play naturally. I then started bowling wherever he wanted and then he was very happy. He started addressing me everyday since with my name," he added. ALSO READ | CSK legend MS Dhoni confirms participation in IPL 2023, says 'will be unfair to not say thank you to Chennai' On the other hand, Palani's fellow throwdown specialist, Murugan, had a much smoother and easier encounter with Dhoni. "He mostly asks me to bowl front foot. He used to say picking wickets is next. First, get the feel of it. We started giving him that," Murugan mentioned. Dhoni, who has close to 5,000 runs in IPL, is set to return for thw 16th season next year. His ardent fans will certainly come in large numbers to support him and hope for CSK's revival in IPL 2023.

'Stop looking at me' - CSK's throwdown specialist narrates unheard story of MS Dhoni

There is now only one match left before the IPL 2022 final, set to be held on Sunday evening (May 29). The Qualifier 2, en route to the summit clash, will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) lock horns with each other at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday evening (May 27).

RCB is looking at its threatening best. After winning their last league stage encounter, versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- who are already in the final, the Faf du Plessis-led franchise was helped by Mumbai Indians (MI), who beat Delhi Capitals (DC) to eliminate them and take RCB to the playoffs. In the Eliminator, RCB posted 207-4, riding on Rajat Patidar's 112 not out, and defended the total by restricting Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 193-6. With this, RCB have booked a place in Qualifier 2 and they will look to topple the RR franchise, against whom they have had a good record in the last few&nbsp;seasons.&nbsp;

RR, on the other hand, ended at the second spot in the league stage and went on to lose to Gujarat in Qualifier 1, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. While RR have relied on five bowlers, they may have to find a way to curtail the run-flow in the death overs. For now, RCB's batting depth and death-over specialists bowlers might give them an edge ahead of the marquee clash.

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Match prediction for RCB vs RR clash: The&nbsp;pitch and overall conditions are expected to be a lot different than what it was in Kolkata.&nbsp;It is more about dry heat than&nbsp;humidity in Ahmedabad when compared to Kolkata. The ground has six red soil pitches and five black soil pitches, hence,&nbsp;the nature of the pitch could come down to the characteristics of the soil. In the past, the curator has left a covering of grass for a T20 game. Nonetheless, expect a pitch with more even bounce for Qualifier 2. Anything around 155-160 can be a winning total. Batting first team to win?

There is now only one match left before the IPL 2022 final, set to be held on Sunday evening (May 29). The Qualifier 2, en route to the summit clash, will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) lock horns with each other at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday evening (May 27).

There is now only one match left before the IPL 2022 final, set to be held on Sunday evening (May 29). The Qualifier 2, en route to the summit clash, will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) lock horns with each other at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday evening (May 27). RCB is looking at its threatening best. After winning their last league stage encounter, versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- who are already in the final, the Faf du Plessis-led franchise was helped by Mumbai Indians (MI), who beat Delhi Capitals (DC) to eliminate them and take RCB to the playoffs. In the Eliminator, RCB posted 207-4, riding on Rajat Patidar's 112 not out, and defended the total by restricting Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 193-6. With this, RCB have booked a place in Qualifier 2 and they will look to topple the RR franchise, against whom they have had a good record in the last few seasons. RR, on the other hand, ended at the second spot in the league stage and went on to lose to Gujarat in Qualifier 1, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. While RR have relied on five bowlers, they may have to find a way to curtail the run-flow in the death overs. For now, RCB's batting depth and death-over specialists bowlers might give them an edge ahead of the marquee clash. ALSO READ | RCBvsLSG: Kolkata cop turns John Cena to force out intruder, leaves Virat Kohli in disbelief - WATCH Match prediction for RCB vs RR clash: The pitch and overall conditions are expected to be a lot different than what it was in Kolkata. It is more about dry heat than humidity in Ahmedabad when compared to Kolkata. The ground has six red soil pitches and five black soil pitches, hence, the nature of the pitch could come down to the characteristics of the soil. In the past, the curator has left a covering of grass for a T20 game. Nonetheless, expect a pitch with more even bounce for Qualifier 2. Anything around 155-160 can be a winning total. Batting first team to win?

RCB vs RR, IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 prediction today: Who will win Bengaluru vs Rajasthan match?

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) moved one step closer to securing a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Luckow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 26). Rajat Patidar was the star with the bat for RCB as he slammed his maiden IPL ton to power the team to a match-winning total of 208 runs before Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel helped their side close out the game comfortably.

Asked to bat first at the Eden Gardens, RCB didn't get off the best possible start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis on a duck in the very first over. However, Patidar arrived in the middle at number three and went on to play the knock of his life to help his team bounce back strongly. Patidar went after the LSG bowlers from the word go and completed his stunning maiden IPL ton off just 49 balls.

He added a crucial partnership of 66 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (25) before adding a superb unbeaten stand of 92 runs for the fifth wicket with Dinesh Karthik, who played a sensational cameo of 23-ball 37 to help RCB finish strongly. Patidar scored an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls laced with 12 fours and 7 sixes to take the LSG bowlers to the cleaners.

RCB bowlers would have backed themselves to defend the total of 208 runs comfortably but with dew coming into play and the track helping the batters immensely, it took a lot of hard work from the bowlers to stop the LSG batters from achieving the target.

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It wasn't an ideal start for LSG in their run chase as opener Quinton de Kock departed after scoring just 6 off 5 balls before Manan Vohra, who came in at 3 was also dismissed cheaply on 19 off 11 balls. Skipper KL Rahul acted as glue in LSG's batting line-up and held the crease from one end with a gritty 79 off 58 balls.

However, he failed to find support from the other end after Deepak Hooda's departure in the 15th over. Rahul and Hooda added a brilliant partnership of 96 runs for the third wicket to keep LSG in the run chase but their batting line-up crumbled under pressure after Hooda's departure.

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While Marcus Stoinis clearly struggled in the middle and could only manage 9 off 9 balls, Evin Lewis couldn't do much after being sent out to bat at number 6 as he returned not out on 2 off 6 balls. LSG &nbsp;will ruse the missed opportunities on the field during RCB's innings and would have hoped for a better show from their middle-order in the crucial encunter.

RCB will now face Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against Gujarat Titans. RCB and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 28) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner will take on GT in the summit clash.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) moved one step closer to securing a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Luckow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 26).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) moved one step closer to securing a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Faf du Plessis-led side defeated Luckow Super Giants (LSG) by 14 runs in the Eliminator at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (May 26). Rajat Patidar was the star with the bat for RCB as he slammed his maiden IPL ton to power the team to a match-winning total of 208 runs before Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel helped their side close out the game comfortably. Asked to bat first at the Eden Gardens, RCB didn't get off the best possible start as they lost skipper Faf du Plessis on a duck in the very first over. However, Patidar arrived in the middle at number three and went on to play the knock of his life to help his team bounce back strongly. Patidar went after the LSG bowlers from the word go and completed his stunning maiden IPL ton off just 49 balls. He added a crucial partnership of 66 runs for the second wicket with Virat Kohli (25) before adding a superb unbeaten stand of 92 runs for the fifth wicket with Dinesh Karthik, who played a sensational cameo of 23-ball 37 to help RCB finish strongly. Patidar scored an unbeaten 112 off just 54 balls laced with 12 fours and 7 sixes to take the LSG bowlers to the cleaners. RCB bowlers would have backed themselves to defend the total of 208 runs comfortably but with dew coming into play and the track helping the batters immensely, it took a lot of hard work from the bowlers to stop the LSG batters from achieving the target. Also Read: Rajat Patidar slams stunning maiden IPL ton against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator It wasn't an ideal start for LSG in their run chase as opener Quinton de Kock departed after scoring just 6 off 5 balls before Manan Vohra, who came in at 3 was also dismissed cheaply on 19 off 11 balls. Skipper KL Rahul acted as glue in LSG's batting line-up and held the crease from one end with a gritty 79 off 58 balls. However, he failed to find support from the other end after Deepak Hooda's departure in the 15th over. Rahul and Hooda added a brilliant partnership of 96 runs for the third wicket to keep LSG in the run chase but their batting line-up crumbled under pressure after Hooda's departure. Also Read: 'He will be around for a long time': BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reacts to Umran Malik's rise in IPL 2022 While Marcus Stoinis clearly struggled in the middle and could only manage 9 off 9 balls, Evin Lewis couldn't do much after being sent out to bat at number 6 as he returned not out on 2 off 6 balls. LSG will ruse the missed opportunities on the field during RCB's innings and would have hoped for a better show from their middle-order in the crucial encunter. RCB will now face Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against Gujarat Titans. RCB and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns in the second Qualifier on Friday (May 28) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner will take on GT in the summit clash.

Rajat Patidar's ton helps RCB knock Lucknow Super Giants out of IPL 2022, to face RR in Qualifier 2

R Ashwin remains a cricketer who loves to experiment and add new dimensions to his game. Even in IPL 2022, he has not only contributed for the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in his primary role, i.e. with the ball in hand, but he has also stepped up with the bat and performed different roles with aplomb.

Ahead of the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise's must-win game versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 2 of the 15th season, Ashwin opened up&nbsp;on his time at the franchise and also spoke in detail about his playing style. The 35-year-old wily spinner has never shied away from trying out new things to improve his game and recalled a handy advice from former Indian head coach Duncan Fletcher.

In a candid conversation on Rajasthan Royals' official YouTube channel, the offie said, "Years ago, we had a head coach called Duncan Fletcher for the Indian cricket team. I used to go and ask him, “how do I improve? How do I get better?' He said ‘the only way you could get better is by making mistakes and failing in front of people’. And that's what I've always done all through my life."

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On his experiemental nature on the 22-yard cricket strip, from resorting to the controversial mode of dismissal, i.e. mankading, trying out different variations with the&nbsp;ball and adding new shots to his armoury, Ashwin said, "I've received a lot of criticism for how I wanted to expand beyond the realm. Sometimes people just may feel, why is he doing all these things? Is he over-ambitious? Is he trying to do too much? But that's just me. If you take that out of me, you won't get this person. So yes, I come with a lot of problems! If I'm utlizied and if I'm given the form of expressions I require, I can explore boundaries."

R Ashwin remains a cricketer who loves to experiment and add new dimensions to his game. Even in IPL 2022, he has not only contributed for the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in his primary role, i.

R Ashwin remains a cricketer who loves to experiment and add new dimensions to his game. Even in IPL 2022, he has not only contributed for the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) in his primary role, i.e. with the ball in hand, but he has also stepped up with the bat and performed different roles with aplomb. Ahead of the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise's must-win game versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 2 of the 15th season, Ashwin opened up on his time at the franchise and also spoke in detail about his playing style. The 35-year-old wily spinner has never shied away from trying out new things to improve his game and recalled a handy advice from former Indian head coach Duncan Fletcher. In a candid conversation on Rajasthan Royals' official YouTube channel, the offie said, "Years ago, we had a head coach called Duncan Fletcher for the Indian cricket team. I used to go and ask him, “how do I improve? How do I get better?' He said ‘the only way you could get better is by making mistakes and failing in front of people’. And that's what I've always done all through my life." ALSO READ | RCBvsLSG: Kolkata cop turns John Cena to force out intruder, leaves Virat Kohli in disbelief - WATCH On his experiemental nature on the 22-yard cricket strip, from resorting to the controversial mode of dismissal, i.e. mankading, trying out different variations with the ball and adding new shots to his armoury, Ashwin said, "I've received a lot of criticism for how I wanted to expand beyond the realm. Sometimes people just may feel, why is he doing all these things? Is he over-ambitious? Is he trying to do too much? But that's just me. If you take that out of me, you won't get this person. So yes, I come with a lot of problems! If I'm utlizied and if I'm given the form of expressions I require, I can explore boundaries."

'Only way you could get better is...' - R Ashwin recalls handy advice from ex-India coach Duncan Fletcher

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