Rajasthan Royals (RR) were finally able to construct a strong team for the Indian Premier League 2022 season with talented batters and an experienced bowling unit to cover most of the bases. They started the tournament on a strong note, but lost their way in the middle. Nonetheless, they found their form back in the latter half to seal the playoffs spot and emerged as runners-up.

It was the most successful season for the franchise after the 2008 season, with a lot of positives and a few negatives as well. There were some players the team management could not give enough chances to or their form was not satisfactory to keep them in the playing XI. This list covers three players who are likely to get omitted from the Royals squad ahead of IPL 2023.

3 Players RR will release ahead of IPL 2023

1. Jimmy Neesham

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has warmed the benches for the most part in his IPL career. After playing five matches in 2020 for Punjab, he came back in the subsequent edition to feature in three games for Mumbai Indians (MI). This year, RR trusted Neesham’s capabilities in the T20 format and availed his services.

With RR having five quality bowling options, they did not tinker with the winning combinations. The talented Kiwi player could feature in only two games of the season and garnered only 31 runs, with a low enough strike rate. In both these matches, he could not provide the much-needed flourish for the team in the final overs.

In the last few league matches and the playoffs of the tournament, RR trusted to play with three frontline pacers and two spinners. With Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag already there as finishers, RR are likely to release Neesham ahead of next year’s auction.

2. Daryl Mitchell

Another proven performer for the Kiwi team, Daryl Mitchell was picked by RR for the IPL 2022. This was due to his impressive performances in the T20 World Cup 2021, wherein he provided good starts to the team. It was his debut season in the tournament after his impressive performances across all the formats.

In two appearances, Mitchell could only score 33 runs at a strike rate of 75. With such a low strike rate, he could not help the team’s cause by posting a strong score on the board and was ousted from the playing XI.

Ahead of the IPL 2022 finals, Mitchell left the RR camp to join the England Test team for the New Zealand series. It is most likely that the Royals might look beyond Mitchell for the next season. Although Rassie van der Dussen also could not do well, his performances in white-ball cricket for South Africa have been impressive. Hence, he is likely to retain his place.

3. Navdeep Saini

The emerging fast bowler Navdeep Saini has showcased his skills in both international cricket and the IPL. He was picked by the franchise for INR 2.6 crore, and was touted to be the key pacer for the 2022 season.

However, Saini could be a part of only two games in the 2022 season. In his first game, he finished with figures of 2/36 and took a breathtaking diving catch as well. The subsequent fixture saw him going for 36 runs in three overs and taking a single wicket.

After these performances, the 29-year-old pacer could not get a game under his belt in the most successful campaign for RR after 2008. At the end, the team already had enough quality pace-bowling options in the form of Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, and Obed McCoy. It is most likely that Royals will release him to free up their purse.

New franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) completed a fairytale story as they won the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by defeating the inaugural season champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) convincingly by seven wickets in the mega final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Skipper Hardik Pandya was the star performer for his side in all the departments including his spot-on captaincy. He registered his best figures of 3/17 in the league and then scored 34 runs to win the title for GT in their very first season itself.

Talking about how the final encounter panned out, captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal again gave his side a quickfire start as he scored 22 off 16. Orange Cap holder Jos Buttler looked cautious and paced his innings slowly. Samson managed to score 14 while Devdutt Padikkal played a scratchy innings of two off 10 balls. Hardik took all the big wickets of Buttler, Samson, and Hetmyer as RR couldn’t find any momentum in their innings.

Buttler was the top-scorer for his side like he has been throughout the competition with his knock of 39 runs. The Royals finished with a total of 130/9 in 20 overs. Sai Kishore took two wickets while Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and Yash Dayal all snared a scalp each. Chasing just 131 to win, Prasidh Krishna got rid of Wriddhiman Saha early for just five runs. Trent Boult dismissed Matthew Wade for eight runs and GT found themselves at 23/2.

But Shubman Gill kept going for his side with skipper Hardik also contributing in the chase. Yuzvendra Chahal took the latter’s wicket but it was too little too late for RR. With that wicket, Chahal won the Purple Cap award with 27 wickets in the competition. He also became the spinner with most scalps in an IPL season.

Meanwhile, David Miller and Gill both remained unbeaten on 32 and 45 runs respectively as GT sealed the deal in 18.1 overs. The impressive Titans side performed exceedingly well in the competition and the table-toppers deservingly lifted the trophy in their debut campaign. For his all-round performance, Hardik Pandya was named the Player of the Match.

Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers from the final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2022:

 863 – Jos Buttler has now smashed the second-most runs (863) in an IPL season. Virat Kohli tops the chart with 973 runs in the 2016 edition.

374 – Buttler has now also scored the third-most runs in the powerplay in an IPL campaign. David Warner amassed 467 in 2016 while Adam Gilchrist 382 in the year 2009.

3/17 – Hardik Pandya registered his best bowling figures of 3/17 in the IPL. His previous best was 3/20 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2019.

483 – Runs scored by Shubman Gill in IPL 2022, most by him in an edition. He managed to score 478 runs in the 2021 edition.

27 – With 27 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal has now taken the most wickets by a spinner in a season. Wanindu Hasaranga took 26 wickets this campaign and Imran Tahir also 26 in the year 2019.

157.3 – Lockie Ferguson bowled the fastest delivery of 157.3 kmph in IPL 2022. He went past Umran Malik’s record of 157 kmph which he clocked against Delhi Capitals (DC).

2 – RR scripted the second-lowest total of 130/9 batting first in an IPL final. Mumbai Indians (MI) had scored 129/8 against Rising Pune Supergiant in the year 2017.

3 – Hardik became the third captain to win the POTM award in the final. Anil Kumble and Rohit Sharma won in 2009 and 2015 respectively.

2 – Hardik recorded the second-best figures of 3/17 by a captain in the final of the league. Anil Kumble is on top for taking 4/16 against Deccan Chargers in 2009.

50 – Hardik also reached the landmark of 50 wickets in the tournament.

3 – Buttler and Chahal won the Orange and Purple Caps respectively and it became the third instance of the highest run-getter and the leading wicket-taker ending up from the same team. Michael Hussey and Dwayne Bravo for CSK in 2013 and David Warner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2017 are the other two instances.

17 – Riyan Parag has now taken the second-most catches (17) in a season. AB de Villiers grabbed 19 in the 2016 campaign.

100 – Hardik batted in his 100th IPL innings.

Jos Buttler has been in the form of his life in IPL 2022. He made his bat do the talking exceptionally well in Qualifier 1 and 2, scoring 89 and an unbeaten 60-ball 106 respectively. In fact, that match-winning century against RCB was also his fourth one this season. Buttler was oozing with confidence coming into the final clash against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and looked set for another big knock.

Even though the Englishman did read the wicket well and batted sensibly, he could not last for too long and walked back just when he was looking well-set, having scored 39 runs from 35 deliveries. His wicket opened up the floodgates for the Titans as they dried up the Royals’ scoring rate. Meanwhile, as Jos walked back to the dugout, he was upset with his dismissal and did not shy away from expressing it.

Jos Buttler expresses disappointment after his dismissal in the final

On the very first ball of the 12th over, the England limited-overs superstar looked to play a cut shot off GT skipper Hardik Pandya, but he failed to time it well as the ball took the outside edge and went straight into the gloves of Wriddhiman Saha who made absolutely no mistake behind the stumps.

Gujarat celebrated in delight as a gutted Jos Buttler took a long walk back to the dugout. The star opener was seen throwing his helmet and gloves in disgust near the Rajasthan Royals dugout and headed towards the dressing room.

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— Cred Bounty (@credbounty) May 29, 2022

Buttler might not have been able to convert his good start into an impactful knock in the grand finale, but he will finish as the Orange Cap winner of this season having amassed 863 runs from 17 matches. He surpassed David Warner’s tally of 848 runs in the 2016 season to register the second-highest individual runs in IPL history.

With 973 runs, batting megastar Virat Kohli is still at the top position as far as individual batting performances in a season is concerned.

Rajasthan Royals have ended with a relatively low score of 130 for the loss of nine wickets in the finals of the IPL 2022 edition at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the track was helpful for the bowlers, the Gujarat Titans used the short deliveries to their advantage and even Jos Buttler could not repeat his heroics. Skipper Hardik Pandya stepped up again and recorded figures of 3/17 in his four-over spell and changed the game on its head.

Earlier in the game, Rajasthan Royals opted to bat first after winning the toss and the move did not work as they lost the plot completely even after a good start to the innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal took the risk in the powerplay and scored some quick runs, including a sensational six off Mohammed Shami. However, the left-hander perished after a well made 16-ball 22 while Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson joined hands at the end of the fourth over.

Samson played two good shots and he followed Jaiswal soon for just an 11-ball 14. Buttler held the innings from one end and he always knew that he could make up with the kind of form he has been in. However, it wasn’t the same case with Devdutt Padikkal who got off the mark only in his eighth delivery. The pressure got to Padikkal (2) with some impressive bowling from Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan. The left-hander eventually cut one straight into the hands of short third man which wasn’t a shorter delivery.

Rajasthan Royals collapse after a good start

Jos Buttler (39) who had to see the stuff from the other end nicked one off the bowling off Hardik to the wicketkeeper and suddenly, RR was reduced to 79 for 4 from 60 for 1. Shimron Hetmyer (11) and Ravichandran Ashwin (6) tried to up the scoring rate but provided relatively simple catches to the Gujarat Titans fielders. Trent Boult and Riyan Parag had not many deliveries to get their eye in and the former was dismissed after hitting a six.

Parag took the singles until the final overs while Obed McCoy had a free swing which did get him a six off Sai Kishore’s bowling. However, some brilliant death bowling meant that the Royals could not finish on a high and Parag was clean bowled in the final delivery of the innings with a stunning yorker from Mohammed Shami.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Rajasthan Royal’s first innings

.@gujarat_titans have bowled like Titans tonight 🔥 Brilliant ball by @MdShami11 to end the innings. Great show by the bowlers to restrict @rajasthanroyals to a low score of 130. Are we in for a low score thriller tonight? #RRvGT #IPLFinals

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 29, 2022

Good bowling changes, good field placement and great execution of plans.

Hardik Pandya is turning out to be a great captain in this year’s IPL. #GTvsRR #TATAIPL2022 pic.twitter.com/LjAj2gz63i

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 29, 2022

Talk about leading from the front. How good was @hardikpandya7 today. Fantastic #TataIPL #TataIPLFinal #RRvGT

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 29, 2022

No, this was not the @rajasthanroyals script for the @IPL Final, but an epic bowling display by @gujarat_titans @hardikpandya7 @rashidkhan_19#GujaratTitans on their way on an historic day for the new franchise.

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) May 29, 2022

Talent koot koot ke bhara hai is bande mein. Hardik Pandya take a bow! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 29, 2022

HARDIK the BOWLER is back .. what a spell captain 🔝👏@hardikpandya7 @gujarat_titans

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 29, 2022

Hardik to RR tonight 😄 #GTvRR #IPLFinals pic.twitter.com/nxiQSZpnHO

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 29, 2022

This pic perfectly encapsulates GT's simple but effective strategy. And GT are coached by a Gary as well 😉 #GTvRR #IPLFinals #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/ROtXDIg7BP

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 29, 2022

Brilliant spell by Hardik in this big game. Now caught the biggest fish of the match. #GTvsRR

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 29, 2022

Game on! May the best team win..🏆#IPLFinal #GTvRR #NarendraModi🏟

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) May 29, 2022

Cricket fans are engaged worldwide with the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 being underway. Gujarat Titans are up against Rajasthan Royals in the high-profile encounter and needless to mention, both sides are raring to cross the line. Meanwhile, Lockie Ferguson has bowled with venom in the contest as RR batters have struggled against his thunderbolts. In fact, the New Zealand speedster also recorded the fastest delivery of the season, clocking 157.3 kmph.

It was the last delivery of the fifth over and the dashing Jos Buttler was on strike. Ferguson unleashed a lethal yorker which foxed the Englishman. As a result, no runs were scored on the fastest delivery of the entire tournament. Notably, Ferguson went past Sunrisers Hyderabad speedster Umran Malik, who clocked a 157 kmph delivery during the group stage of the season.

Lockie Ferguson replaced Alzarri Joseph for the final clash

In fact, Umran bowled the fastest delivery in all matches he participated in. However, the quickest ball of the tournament is now against Ferguson’s name. Meanwhile, it must be noted that the New Zealand speedster came in as a replacement for Alzarri Joseph for this contest and the move has so far paid dividends.

Coming to the final clash, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Pink got off to a decent start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler adding 31 runs for the opening wicket. However, once the former was dismissed for 22, the scoring rate went down significantly.

Skipper Sanju Samson played some delightful shots early on but was dismissed for 14. While Buttler showcased resilience early on, he fell prey to GT skipper Hardik Pandya after scoring 39 off 35 deliveries. The Titans have certainly made a remarkable start to the ultimate game and the Royals have some work to do. The lower-order batters and bowlers will have a massive job in hand. At the same time, the Titans must not be complacent in the crucial game.

Preview:

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will play the final of IPL 2022 on Sunday. It will be a rematch as both the teams played the first Qualifier which GT won by 7 wickets after chasing a target of 189 runs in 19.3 overs. The Royals won the second qualifier against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets as well. RR have qualified for the finals of the tournament for the first time since 2008. Overall, it would be the third match of the season between both the teams and GT have won the first 2 matches. Both the teams have an equally great line-up and this might be a great contest.

Match Details:

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, Final

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 29th May at 8:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

GT vs RR, Final Pitch Report:

In the second qualifier, batters managed to put on a decent show. Nine out of 11 wickets that fell in the first game were picked by the pacers. Also, batters found it easy to score runs in the second half and the team winning the toss might look to bowl in this match.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

Also Read: Virat Kohli shares heartfelt message after RCB’s IPL 2022 exit

GT vs RR, Final Probable Playing XIs:

Gujarat Titans

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami.

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Top Picks for GT vs RR Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

David Miller:

He won the Player of the Match award in the last game against RR as he played an unbeaten knock of 68 runs off 38 deliveries. This has been his best performance in an IPL season since his debut. He has made 449 runs in 15 matches at an average of 64.14.

Yashasvi Jaiswal:

He has been able to reinvent himself after a dismal run in the first-half of the tournament. He has scored 236 runs in 9 matches at an average of 26.22 and a strike rate of 132.58 including two half-centuries. In the last game against RCB, Jaiswal made 21 runs off 13 deliveries and added 61 runs for the first wicket along with Jos Buttler.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Hardik Pandya:

He is the leading run-scorer for GT in the tournament. He has made 453 runs in 14 matches at an average of 45.3 and a strike rate of 132.84. Hardik also bowled 2 overs in the last game and picked a wicket. With the bat, he made 40 runs off 27 deliveries and helped finish the game, remaining unbeaten.

Ravichandran Ashwin:

He is one of the best performers for Rajasthan Royals with both the bat and the ball. He has delivered each time he was promoted in the batting order. With the ball, Ashwin has taken 12 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 39.25.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Prasidh Krishna:

After a horrible performance against GT in the first qualifier, Prasidh Krishna made a wonderful comeback in the last game against RCB. He picked 3 wickets in 4 overs and gave away just 22 runs. Prasidh has picked 18 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 28.38.

Rashid Khan:

With 18 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 22.38, Rashid Khan is the second-highest wicket-taker for GT this season. In the last 5 matches, Rashid has picked 9 wickets and would be hoping to deliver a memorable performance in this game.

Top Picks – Wicketkeeper

Jos Buttler:

In the last game, Jos Buttler made 106 runs off just 60 deliveries while chasing a target of 158 runs and single-handedly took RR over the line. He has made 824 runs in 16 matches at an average of 58.85 and a strike rate of 151.47.

GT vs RR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GT vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Jos Buttler (C), Sanju Samson, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Hardik Pandya (VC), Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GT vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Wriddhiman Saha, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, David Miller (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan (VC).

GT vs RR Risky Captaincy Choices:

Mohammed Shami:

He is the leading wicket-taker for GT this season with 19 wickets at an average of 23.94. He would be playing a key role in this match considering that pacers are likely to get a lot of help.

Shimron Hetmyer:

He has made 303 runs in 14 matches at an average of 50.5 and a strike rate of 157.81 including one half-century. He has not made more than 10 runs in an innings in the last 3 games and we might witness a special innings from him in this game.

Player you should avoid:

Rahul Tewatia:

He has not got an opportunity to bat in the last 2 out of 3 games because the top-order has done the maximum scoring. If the same happens in this game, he is unlikely to deliver a decent performance.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Gujarat Titans are scheduled to play the Rajasthan Royals in the all-important final of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Hardik Pandya-led side will be confident after winning the Qualifier 1 against the same team and they topped the league stage as well. They are likely to stick to the same playing XI despite the bowlers going for a few in the previous game.

On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals dominated the Royal Challengers Bangalore completely in Qualifier 2 to make the final of IPL 2022. The Sanju Samson-led side has one of the best bowling lineups and the in-form batter Jos Buttler has played a substantial role for the RR in their batting lineup in the last two games. However, they will know that it will not be easy against Gujarat Titans who have found ways to win in difficult situations.

Match Details

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Date & Time: May 29, 8:00 PM

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network (Television); Disney + Hotstar app (live streaming).

Pitch Report

The last encounter at the stadium was relatively a one-sided game, with RR coming out on top against RCB. There was a lot of assistance for the fast bowlers with the new ball while the extra bounce did the trick at times. The skipper that wins the toss will be expected to bowl first as they can pace the innings well and will have time to assess the conditions as well.

Probable Playing XIs for GT vs RR

Gujarat Titans

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami.

Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy.

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Hardik Pandya:

Hardik Pandya played another match-winning knock in the previous game alongside David Miller and he has stepped up on important occasions for the Gujarat Titans this season. The skipper has been in good touch in the last two innings and has enjoyed his role at number four especially. With 453 runs in 14 games at an average of 45.30, Pandya will look to finish the tournament on a high.

Probable best bowler of the match

Rashid Khan:

Rashid Khan was the standout bowler for Gujarat Titans in the previous game and he managed to concede just 15 runs in four overs, in a high-scoring encounter. The Afghanistan spinner will be crucial to the plans of the Gujarat franchise yet again in the final of the edition and he can turn around games from a difficult situation. He has picked up 18 wickets so far in the tournament and will be looking to add some more to his tally.

Today’s match prediction: Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2022.

Check out our latest IPL Orange Cap report to know which team’s batsman is making the most runs in  IPL 2022.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

The final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between the new entrants Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 29 (Sunday). Both the teams will look to put their best effort to lift the cup and become champions of the current edition.

Both teams have performed exceptionally well in the tournament and would want to win the last match to be crowned champions. The new entrants have already beaten RR in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022. However, the Royals from Rajasthan made a good comeback during the playoffs stage and reached the finals after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

IPL 2022 Final: Will rain affect today’s important match?

According to Accuweather, it will be warm and clear on Sunday evening in Ahmedabad. The temperature is expected to be around 30 to 35 degrees. There was no dew in the second qualifier and will not be any in the final as well. As a result, the skipper winning the toss might want to chase in this match.

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium was a little tricky for stroke-making as the ball was not coming on to the bat during Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022. The spinners are also expected to get some assistance from the wicket. It remains to be seen how both teams will implement their plans on the field.

As per the IPL guidelines, a Super Over will determine the result if there is no play possible within the regulation time. If the conditions don’t allow even the Super Over to take place, then the team that finished above at the end of the group stage (Gujarat Titans) will be crowned as the winner.

Meanwhile, for the final, the Super Over will need to start by 1.20 am. This means that the pitch and ground must be ready for play so that the Super Over can start at the latest by 1.20 am (final). However, it is very unlikely that rain will play a spoilsport in the IPL 2022 final match.

Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will play the final of IPL 2022 on Sunday. Both these teams have been consistent throughout the tournament and finished in the top 2 of the group stages. While Gujarat Titans made their way to the final by beating Rajasthan in the Qualifier 1 and will now be playing in front of a large home crowd in this match. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals after a depleting loss against this same opposition bounced back in a terrific fashion as they outclassed Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier and have earned a rematch against Gujarat Titans for the silverware. Both these teams have terrific bowling attacks and this promises to be a spectacular match to end the season.

Here are 3 players you can avoid in your fantasy teams for the GT vs RR game:

1. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag has struggled with the bat throughout the season managing just 168 runs in 16 matches at an average of 16.8 and can be avoided for this match considering there a lot of better options available in the batting section.

2.Matthew Wade

He has been in and out of the team and is not opening the batting which has impacted his scores. In 9 matches so far he has scored 149 runs at an average of 16.5 and will face a stiff challenge against Rajasthan Royals bowling attack in this match. With better alternatives it is better to ignore him for this match.

3.R Sai Kishore

Sai Kishore has been economical but has managed only 4 wickets in 4 matches so far in this edition. As we saw in the previous match at this venue it does not aid spin bowling and hence it is better to avoid him for this match and look at other options.

Preview:

Gujarat (GUJ) and Rajasthan (RAJ) will clash in the Final of the Indian T20 League 2022 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Gujarat had topped the league stage points table with 10 wins in 14 league games. In Qualifier 1, they beat Rajasthan by seven wickets to reach the finals. The key players for the team will be Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.

On the other hand, Rajasthan stood second in the points table with nine wins in the same appearances as their opponents. After losing Qualifier 1, they comprehensively beat Bangalore by seven wickets in the second Qualifier. The likes of Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson will be crucial for the team.

Match Details:

Gujarat vs Rajasthan, Final

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 29th May at 8:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports and Hotstar

GUJ vs RAJ, Final Pitch Report:

From Qualifier 2, the pitch at Ahmedabad assisted the batters and is likely to depict the same nature in the Grand Finale as well. The fast bowlers may get purchase with the new ball, and the team batting first needs to post a score of 160 to have a strong claim to end on a winning side.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is an update)

Also Read: Shane Warne will always hold a special place in my heart: Yusuf Pathan

GUJ vs RAJ, Final Probable Playing XIs:

Gujarat

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami

Rajasthan

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy

Top Picks for GUJ vs RAJ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

With four centuries in this season, Jos Buttler is the orange cap holder with 824 runs at a strike rate of 151.47 and is the best pick for this game.

Sanju Samson has 444 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 147.50, with a top score of 55 and has two fifties.

Hardik Pandya has garnered a total of 453 runs at an average of 45.30 and a strike rate of 132.84, with 87* as his highest score.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GUJ vs RAJ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Jos Buttler (c), Sanju Samson, Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hardik Pandya (vc), Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GUJ vs RAJ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Jos Buttler, Matthew Wade, Sanju Samson  (vc), David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Obed McCoy, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill

Vice-Captain Options: Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.