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Match Details
Date: 29 May 2022
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview
Rajasthan Royals have made it to an IPL final after 14 long years and they will want to make the most of it when they face Gujarat Titans on Sunday. The Sanju Samson-led team put on a clinical performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Qualifier 2 to march into IPL 2022 final. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have had a big rest ahead of the mega clash. Also, they boast of a 2-0 win record against RR in IPL 2022. So, it will be interesting to see two top teams of the season in the summit clash of the world’s biggest T20 league.
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has been a tricky one to bat on. With pace and bounce on offer, it always tests batsmen. In the match between RR and RCB as well, the first few overs were tricky to play. However, once a batter is set, it does offer some runs. Thus, the IPL 2022 final is going to be a moderate-scoring game with bowlers always in play.
Team Analysis
Gujarat Titans
The Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat have looked flawless this season. Different players have stepped up in different games and that has been the biggest reason for the team’s success. David Miller played an impactful inning in Qualifier 1 against RR. Hardik Pandya too was instrumental in the win. In the bowling department, GT have hunted in pairs. While Rashid Khan has kept things tight, Mohammed Shami has taken wickets upfront. Young spinner Sai Kishore has also impressed with his control and knack for taking important wickets. Overall, Gujarat Titans look like a complete team with some quality match-winners in the hut.
SportsTiger Playing XI of GT
Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals have played like a champion team in IPL 2022. Sanju Samson has impressed everyone with his captaincy and so has Buttler with his batting. The RR opener has already scored four centuries in IPL 2022. He won the game against RCB singlehandedly. The pace trio of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, and Obed McCoy seem to be doing the job perfectly while the spin duo of Ashwin and Chahal has been too hot to handle as usual.
The only concern that remains for RR ahead of the big game is the lack of contribution from the middle and lower-middle order. Riyan Parag and Devdutt Padikkal have not looked the best and that can prove challenging if the top order fails to deliver. Nonetheless, there won’t be surprise changes to the eleven from the last game.
SportsTiger Playing XI of RR
Jos Buttler, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal
Match Prediction
Conclusion
GT have dominated RR whenever they have met so far. Also, the Hardik Pandya-led team has got plenty of rest before the big game which may have given them enough time to prepare. Plus, they will be playing on their home ground. Thus, GT are favourites to win IPL 2022 Final.
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