After two months of jaw-dropping motion, the 2022 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come down to its concluding stage – the final. 10 groups had begun the journey again on March 26, and now the winner of the fifteenth season will now be determined between two sides – Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Speaking about each the groups, the Hardik Pandya-led Titans had a dominant journey of their maiden marketing campaign. They received a lot of the matches to end on the prime of the factors desk after which received Qualifier 1 to ebook a spot within the summit conflict.
Rajasthan, on the opposite hand, have a dream run as they managed to attain their first final in 14 seasons. The final time RR had reached the final was in 2008, when beneath the management of late Shane Warne, the Royals had received the distinguished title.
Before the mouth-watering conflict begins on the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, former India cricketer Suresh Raina has predicted who has the higher probability between the 2 groups to carry the title.
Raina, the previous Chennai Super Kings (CSK) participant, backed Gujarat, stating they’ve a slight edge over Rajasthan due to the form of rhthym they’re in and have loved a superb remainder of four-five days.
“I think Gujarat Titans will have a slight edge over Rajasthan Royals in the finals because they’ve had a good rest of four-five days and also due to the tempo they’ve been in this season,” stated Raina on Cricket Live Show on Star Sports.
However, Raina additionally recjoned that the Royals shouldn’t be taken flippantly as they’re additionally in wealthy type. The 35-year-old noticed if Jos Buttler manages to shine with the bat as soon as once more, then it is going to be an enormous bonus for the 2008 IPL winners.
“I believe RR cannot be taken lightly because they are looking in sublime form and if Jos Buttler fires for one last time in this season, then it will be a huge bonus for the team. So, it will be an epic clash. Also, the wicket has been brilliant here in Ahmedabad and we’ve seen a lot of strokes from the batters,” added Raina.