Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are gearing up for the final clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, which will take place on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The sides will be determined to win the final battle and lift the prestigious trophy.
The Titans defeated the Rajasthan franchise in the first qualifier to enter the finals. On the other hand, the Sanju Samson–led team beat Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second qualifier to reach the mega-clash. Both sides have some exciting talent, who have performed outstandingly well for them this season.
The experienced, as well as the youngsters from both the teams, will be hoping to put up a match-winning show in Ahmedabad for their side. In this article, we take a look at five cricketers to watch out for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final.
5 cricketers to watch out for in the Indian Premier League 2022 final
#5 Hardik Pandya
All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been phenomenal for the Gujarat Titans in this Indian Premier League 2022 season. He is the leading run-getter for the team so far in the tournament. Hardik Pandya averages 45.30 in fourteen matches, with four fifties to his name.
The power-hitter slammed an unbeaten 87 to guide the Gujarat Titans to victory against the Rajasthan Royals in their earlier clash. Though Hardik has not got a lot of wickets this season, he has been decent with the ball.
The Gujarat Titans all-rounder has also surprised everyone with his tactful captaincy. Hardik Pandya will definitely be one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming finals of the IPL 2022 season.
#4 Sanju Samson
Just like Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson too has proved to be an exceptional leader for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2022 season. This is Sanju’s second year as the leader of the franchise and he has been very impressive so far.
The wicket-keeper batter has also shouldered the batting responsibilities. He is the second leading run-scorer for the Royals. In sixteen games, Sanju has scored 444 runs at a strike rate of 147.50, including two fifties.
The right-hander played a fine hand of 47 runs off 26 balls against the Gujarat Titans in the first qualifier. Unfortunately, they lost the match. However, this time, Sanju would be hoping to pull off a title-winning effort in the finals.
#3 Mohammad Shami
Mohammed Shami has been the spearhead of the bowling attack for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2022 season. He has picked up wickets at crucial junctures for the team and has been a key member of their side.
In the Indian Premier League 2022 season, Mohammed Shami has picked up nineteen wickets in fifteen games, at an average of 23.94. He has a decent economy rate of 7.98. Shami picked up three wickets for twenty-five runs against the Lucknow Super Giants, which are his best figures this year.
Mohammed Shami is just a couple of wickets away from achieving the feat of 100 IPL wickets. He will ke eager to accomplish it in the finals and also lift the trophy with the Gujarat Titans.
#2 Yuzvendra Chahal
Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been the star bowler for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He has spun a web around the batters to earn success for the team with the ball.
Chahal is the joint leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. He has 26 wickets in sixteen matches, at an average of 19.50, and is tied with Wanindu Hasaranga.
The leg-spinner has one four-wicket and one five-wicket haul to his name in the season so far. He will be determined to win the Purple Cap and also lead his team to their second IPL title.
#1 Jos Buttler
Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has lit up the Indian Premier League 2022 season with his fantastic batting performances. His prolific record this season will be one of the remarkable achievements for the Rajasthan Royals.
The wicket-keeper batter has led the Rajasthan Royals batting attack at the top of the order. Buttler averages 58.68, scoring 824 runs in sixteen IPL matches this season. His tally includes four centuries and as many half-centuries.
Buttler is 24 runs from becoming the player to score the second-most runs in an IPL season. The Rajasthan Royals would want their wicket-keeper batter to continue his batting assault and end the season on a high with their Championship title with them.
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