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IPL 2022: You've got to swallow your ego sometimes and hang in there, says Jos Buttler on jittery start against Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler had no qualms in admitting that he struggled to get going initially against Gujarat Titans in the first qualifier, saying sometimes you have to "swallow your ego" and hang in there without panicking. This season's Orange Cap holder Buttler, who now has 718 runs in 15 games, initially failed to time the ball and was 39 off his first 38 balls.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson feels pitch changing nature worked to Gujarat Titans' advantage

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson's team did everything right while batting on a "two-paced" wicket, putting up an imposing 188/6, built mainly on the efforts of their charismatic opener Jos Buttler (89 off 56) and the captain himself (47 off 26). But little did Samson know that the Eden Gardens wicket would become a featherbed when Gujarat Titans come in to bat. The Hardik Pandya-led side reached the target with ease, chasing down Rajasthan's total for the loss of just three wickets and with three balls to spare to secure a place in the IPL 2022 final.

Watch: Riyan Parag Left Fuming After Run-Out Due To Mix-Up With Ravichandran Ashwin In IPL 2022 Qualifier 1

During the final over of Rajasthan Royals' innings against Gujarat Titans in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, there was high drama after a mix-up saw Riyan Parag run-out at the non-striker's end. Jos Buttler was run-out off the final delivery of RR's 20th over, bowled by Yash Dayal, but it was a no ball, so the new batter Ravichandran Ashwin was facing a free hit, with Riyan Parag at the other end. Dayal bowled a wide and Parag, wanting to take strike to maximise the free hit, sprinted down to the striker's end. Ashwin, however, did not leave his crease.

IPL 2022, GT vs RR: Sensational Miller, captain Pandya chase down tall total as Gujarat Titans enter final in style

Pandya seems to be the best example. The allrounder, who is maturing as leader and performer with every match, once again led from the front to help his side Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 1 of the IPL at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARDWith the win, Gujarat booked a ticket to the final in their maiden appearance in the tournament. It was not a typical slam-bang innings generally associated with T20 cricket, but Pandya, who never looked to be in any trouble, kept the asking rate always under control to steal the thunder from a Sanju Samson-Jos Buttler show earlier in the evening. The Royals put up a 188/6 after being asked to bat first by Pandya. GT reached the target with three balls remaining, thanks to some sensational six-hitting by David Miller (68 off 38 balls, 3x4, 5x6) in the final over, getting 191 for three.

Miller blitz sends Gujarat to IPL final in debut season

NEW DELHI : Gujarat Titans stormed into the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in their debut season after David Miller's blistering half-century secured a seven-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals in Tuesday's qualifier in Kolkata.

David Miller's hat-trick of sixes sends Gujarat Titans into IPL 2022 final

David Miller blasted three consecutive sixes in the last over against Rajasthan Royals to guide Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2022 final on Friday.

Jos Buttler Completes 700 Runs In IPL 2022 And Also Reaches This Massive T20 Milestone During GT vs RR Qualifier 1

Jos Buttler can do no wrong in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. On Tuesday, in the Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans, the Rajasthan Royals opener scored 89 off just 56 balls to help his team reach 188/6 in 20 overs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He hit 12 fours and two sixes en route to complete 700 runs in the ongoing edition of the IPL. In 15 matches, he has scored 718 runs so far. He is the sixth batter to score over 700 run in a single edition of the IPL.

GT vs RR - "Always The Case": Ravi Shastri On Sanju Samson Flattering To Deceive Again

Sanju Samson walked in to bat at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday with his side in a spot of bother. The woefully out of form Yashasvi Jaiswal had consumed 8 powerplay deliveries to score just 3 runs, before edging one to the keeper off Yash Dayal. Samson spent the first over in the middle watching Jos Buttler struggle from the other end. On his first delivery Samson did what Samson does.

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IPL 2022: You've got to swallow your ego sometimes and hang in there, says Jos Buttler on jittery start against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson feels pitch changing nature worked to Gujarat Titans' advantage

Watch: Riyan Parag Left Fuming After Run-Out Due To Mix-Up With Ravichandran Ashwin In IPL 2022 Qualifier 1

IPL 2022, GT vs RR: Sensational Miller, captain Pandya chase down tall total as Gujarat Titans enter final in style

Miller blitz sends Gujarat to IPL final in debut season

David Miller's hat-trick of sixes sends Gujarat Titans into IPL 2022 final

Jos Buttler Completes 700 Runs In IPL 2022 And Also Reaches This Massive T20 Milestone During GT vs RR Qualifier 1

GT vs RR - "Always The Case": Ravi Shastri On Sanju Samson Flattering To Deceive Again