IPL 2022 Qualifier 1: GT Beat RR by 7 Wickets, Seal Spot in Final

By S. Sinha May 24, 2022

Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans locked horns in the qualifier 1 of IPL 2022 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and decided to send Rajasthan Royals (RR) in to bat first.

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Jos Buttler was the top scorer for RR, making 89 off 56 balls with 12 fours and 2 sixes. Sanju Samson scored 47 off 26 balls with 5 fours and 3 sixes.

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After losing 6 wickets in 20 overs, Rajasthan Royals set a target of 189 for Gujarat Titans.

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Gujarat Titans chased down the target and beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets with 3 balls to spare, securing their spot in the final.

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David Miller (not out) made 68 off 38 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes. Captain Hardik Pandya (not out) scored 40 off 27 balls with 5 fours.

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