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IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: On a roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals will need to shake off an ordinary bowling performance in their last outing when they clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), a team which seems to be peaking at the right time, in the high-stakes IPL Qualifier-2 here on Friday. Having sneaked into the play-offs, RCB are on a roll and a tight win over Lucknow in the Eliminator has fuelled expectations for a long-awaited trophy. They take on Rajasthan, a team which has all bases covered but still came up short against Gujarat in Qualifier 1.

Watch: KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya Argue With Umpire After Dicey No-Ball Call

There have been quite a few incidents in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 where players were not happy with the umpire's decision. The Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore also saw such a similar incident. It happened in the 12th over of Royal Challenegers Bangalore's innings with Lucknow Super Giants' Dushmantha Chameera bowling. On the first ball, the Sri Lankan bowled a high full toss to Rajat Patidar that was immediately called for a no-ball by leg umpire Michael Gough, and his colleague J Madanagopal also signalled a no-ball at the non-striker's end.

IPL 2022, LSG vs RCB: We were trying to hit fours and sixes but they bowled really well, says KL Rahul

KL Rahul ought to have paid attention. The India player is too good a batter to not take on the bowlers at any stage of a game, but his conservative middle-overs approach did not help Lucknow Super Giants' cause in the eliminator against Royal Challengers Bangalore. At the end of the game, the LSG skipper acknowledged that "two big hits" would have probably done the job for his team in a chase of 208. "Yes, I think now, looking back, yes, it was just about two big hits in the middle overs and that could have gotten us over the line," Rahul said in the post-match press conference here.

IPL 2022, LSG vs RCB: Gautam Gambhir hails Lucknow Super Giants for a great tournament, says team will come back stronger

Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Gautam Gambhir has thanked the fans for their support and said the team will bounce back strongly after losing in the Eliminator match in its maiden campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL). First-timers Luckow Super Giants did exceedingly well in IPL 2022 by finishing third in the preliminary league and though they lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator match on Wednesday night, can take heart from their campaign.

IPL 2022 Eliminator: Faf du Plessis "Over The Moon" With Rajat Patidar's Stunning Century vs LSG

After a thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Eliminator, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis was 'over the moon' and all praise for centurion Rajat Patidar for his outstanding performance against LSG. Rajat Patidar starred for Royal Challengers Bangalore as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 14 runs in the Eliminator clash of IPL 2022 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Batting first, an unbeaten century by Rajat Patidar (112*) and his 92-run stand with wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to a massive 207/4 in their 20 overs against IPL debutants Lucknow Super Giants.

"Too Much Chopping, Changing Under Virat Kohli": Virender Sehwag On What Changed At RCB

Faf du Plessis has succeeded Virat Kohli as the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain with perfection in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The South African has relied on a consistent team selection, and under him the side fought on till the end to qualify for the play-offs, and are now one step away from the final, having beaten Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 Eliminator. Even Kohli lauded du Plessis' captaincy saying how he is confident with his decision-making. Even former Indian cricket team player Virender Sehwag is happy with the way Du Plessis has performed with the captain.

Bangalore's Patel says he won't shy away from bowling under pressure

Fast bowler Harshal Patel said he wants to be called upon in high-pressure situations after holding his nerve in the death overs as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants by 14 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator.

IPL 2022 Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After LSG vs RCB Eliminator

With just two matches to go for the conclusion of the IPL 2022 season, the race for the Orange Cap is more or less decided but the competition to win the Purple Cap is heating up. Two of the play-off matches are done with, and the teams will now move from Kolkata to Ahmedabad for Qualifier 2 and the final. In Qualifier 1, Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets, while Royal Challengers Bangalore knocked Lucknow Super Giants out in the Eliminator after winning a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens.

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IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: On a roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2

Watch: KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya Argue With Umpire After Dicey No-Ball Call

IPL 2022, LSG vs RCB: We were trying to hit fours and sixes but they bowled really well, says KL Rahul

IPL 2022, LSG vs RCB: Gautam Gambhir hails Lucknow Super Giants for a great tournament, says team will come back stronger

IPL 2022 Eliminator: Faf du Plessis "Over The Moon" With Rajat Patidar's Stunning Century vs LSG

"Too Much Chopping, Changing Under Virat Kohli": Virender Sehwag On What Changed At RCB

Bangalore's Patel says he won't shy away from bowling under pressure

IPL 2022 Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After LSG vs RCB Eliminator