Group stage is done and we are into the qualifiers where one mistake can knock you out of the tournament. You can ask Rishabh Pant whose blunder last year knocked them out even after finishing at the top of the table.
Gujarat Titans:
Gujarat Titans have topped the table surprising everyone. They didnt have a strong team on paper but there were different individuals who stood up to take the team home in difficult situations. They have bowling line up that can even defend 150. Rashid, Shami, Lockie and Hardik form a potent attack. Batting has not been their strength but they have found one or the other hero to bail them out of tough situations.
Rajasthan Royals:
Royals have clicked in each and every department this season. They have found a new all rounder in Ravi Ashwin who has helped them in more ways than one. Jos Buttler holds the orange cap. He has not fired in the last few games but his form in the intial few games was quite superb. Yuzvendra Chahal leads the list for the purple cap.
Players to watch out for:
Shubhman Gill:
It all depends on how Gill tackles the initial burst of Boult and Krishna. If Gill provides them the start that they need then there's no stopping Gujarat. Their bowling is potent enough to defend 160. It remains to be seen who scores those 160 runs. They can bank on Gill to score those.
Jos Buttler:
Buttler has scored once already against the same opposition in the group stages and will be looking to score more in the qualifier and take them through to their first final in 14 years. If Rajasthan are to advance, there is only one man they need to look up to.
Weather & Pitch Report:
The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C on the matchday with 72% humidity and 11-14 km/hr wind speed. There are 56% chances of precipitation during the game.
The pitch at Eden Gardens is considered a better batting track although spinners tend to come into action as the match progresses. The pacers also have had some success on this pitch early on ever since the soil used for this pitch was changed. The pitch is expected to behave similarly in this match as well.
Date & Time: 24th May at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
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