IPL 2022 is finally coming to an end. The season was very unpredictable, the best two teams failing to score while the new entrants shined bright. The final match of IPL 2022 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals (GT vs RR) on 29th May at Narendra Modi Stadium, Montera, Ahmedabad. Let’s have a look at their Match Preview, Prediction, and Fantasy XI.
GT vs RR: Match Preview
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans are at the top of the points table of the TATA IPL. They had a consistent performance throughout the season. They played a total of fourteen matches and managed to win ten out of them. In Qualifier 1, GT faced RR where they won the match by 7 wickets. GT is led by Hardik Pandya and the team will try to put in their efforts to win their first IPL Trophy.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals finished just below Gujarat Titans in the points table. RR played a total of fourteen matches where they won nine games. RR had played two games against GT and they lost both. In Qualifier 2, Rajasthan Royals played against Royal Challengers Bangalore and defeated the team by 7 wickets. The team is led by Sanju Samson and their star player, Jos Buttler is the highest run-scorer in IPL 2022. They’ll try their best to lift the Cup for the second time.
GT vs RR: Match Prediction
GT led by Hardik Pandya is super confident after winning Qualifier 1 against the same team. They are likely to have the same Players apart from a few bowlers in the previous game. On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals crushed Royal Challengers Bangalore completely in Qualifier 2 to make the final of IPL 2022. RR has one of the best bowling lineups and also have Jos Buttler who’s in a terrific form. he mashed a ton in the last game against RCB. However, It will be challenging for them as they have already lost against GT two times in IPL 2022. The Gujarat Titans have been at the top from the very beginning and if the players maintain the same form, they will win the finals of IPL 2022.
GT vs RR: Fantasy XI
Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans smashed 127 runs and took 2 wickets in the last two head-to-head matches against Rajasthan Royals. He’s also leading the team and is an essential pick.
David Miller from Gujarat Titans stacked 99 runs in the last two head-to-head matches against Rajasthan Royals and can contribute big to the game.
Mohammed Shami from Gujarat Titans scalped 2 wickets in the last two head-to-head matches against Rajasthan Royals and can get some essential wickets.
Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals smashed 58 runs in the last two head-to-head matches against Gujarat Titans. He’s leading Rajasthan Royals.
Jos Buttler from Rajasthan Royals smacked 143 runs in the last two head-to-head matches against Gujarat Titans and hopefully will score big in the finals as well.
Shubman Gill has mustered 438 runs in 15 matches of IPL 2022. He’s an essential pick.
Devdutt Padikkal from Rajasthan Royals smashed 374 runs so far in IPL 2022. There are high hopes for him in the finals as well.
Ravichandran Ashwin picked 12 wickets and smashed 185 runs in 15 games of the season so far. He’s a definite pick from the all-rounder department.
Rashid Khan from GT has picked 18 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 21.55, an economy of 6.94, and a strike rate of 18.61.
Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 26 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 16.53, an economy of 7.67, and a strike rate of 12.92.
Trent Boult from RR has scalped 15 wickets in 15 matches and will aim to hunt the crucial ones in the finals.
Read more: IPL: Jos Buttler is now the third-highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament