New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is drawing to a close with first qualifier between Gujarat Titans (GT) & Rajasthan Royals (RR) being played at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens stadium today.
All eyes are on the first qualifier match of the tournament as this will set the stage for grand IPL finale on May 29.
IPL Qualifier, GT Vs RR: Where to watch
Gujarat Titans & Rajasthan Royals will locks horns in the first Qualifier match today and the winner will advance to next stage while the losing team will get another chance to qualify for final. It will progress to Qualifier 2 and will face the winner of Eliminator.
#PapaPandya prepping for the final sprint ?#SeasonOfFirsts #AavaDe #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/Sp8mIKCrWp
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 22, 2022
The Qualifier 1 match between Royals & Titans will begin at 7.30 PM on Tuesday. Lakhs of cricket fans will be glued to the Star Sports for watching the thrilling encounter.
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How 2 teams stacked up, who is the favourite
While fans await the mega battle tonight, here is a look at previous encounters, showing which team holds sway over the other. Gujarat Titans equipped with a lethal bowling attack & good finishers, are seen as the favourites however the former champions Rajasthan Royals are also no walkover.
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 23, 2022
For Gujarat Titans, a lot will be riding on its skipper Hardik Pandya. The run-getter batsman has been a revelation in this season, leading from the front and finishing the games in style. Death bowling of Rashid Khan, aided by all-rounders like Rahul Tewatia put the team strong contention.
The Titans have suffered 3 defeats in last 5 matches while Royals faced 4 losses in past 5 matches. But, the latter boasts of key players like Jos Butler and Yuzvendra Chahal who have almost clocked the Orange & Purple Cap. Their batting has suffered lately but one good knock may put them ahead in the 20:20 battle.
No off days for @ashwinravi99’s ?… ? pic.twitter.com/85OmSCn7p2
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 22, 2022
Whatsoever be the outcome but the losing side can take heart from the fact that they will have another shot of making it to the final.