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"Shane Warne Is Smiling On You": RCB Win Hearts With Tweet For Rajasthan Royals After Loss In Qualifier 2

Royal Challengers Bangalore's journey in IPL 2022 came to an end after they suffered a seven-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. While RCB might have lost the match, they are winning hearts off the field for their congratulatory tweet for RR. "The Great late Shane Warne is smiling on you. Well played tonight, @rajasthanroyals and good luck for the final," RCB tweeted after the loss in Qualifier 2 that ended their hopes of winning a maiden IPL title.

Watch: Dinesh Karthik Drops Absolute Sitter To Give Jos Buttler A Huge Reprieve In RR vs RCB IPL 2022 Qualifier 2

'Catches win matches' is one of the most widely used proverbs in the game of cricket. And that could have the case when a high-flying Jos Buttler edged a Harshal Patel delivery in the 11th over of Rajasthan Royals' chase, offering a simple catch to Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik. Inexplicably, though, Karthik failed to take the regulation catch with Buttler batting on 66 at the time. The Rajasthan Royals star went on to hit an unbeaten 106 to help his team reach their first IPL final since 2008. For Dinesh Karthik and RCB, it was a case of what could have been.

Buttler hundred propels Rajasthan into IPL final

NEW DELHI : Rajasthan Royals booked a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Gujarat Titans after Jos Buttler's blistering hundred secured a seven-wicket victory versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in Friday's qualifier in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB: Senior Players Like Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell Need To Stand Up, Says Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said on Friday that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) senior players like Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell will have to score well for their side to win against Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2. Royal Challengers Banglore are all set to take inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of Indian Premier League 2022 on Friday at Narendra Modi Stadium. The winning team will face debutants Gujarat Titans in Sunday's final.

IPL 2022: Qualifier 2 - RR vs RCB - Likely playing XIs, weather forecast, head to head records, key players, stadium details and more

The Gujarat Titans, one of the two debutant teams have already made it to the final and await the winner of Qualifier 2, which will be played later today in Ahmedabad between the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are still looking for their maiden IPL title. If RCB win tonight's match, a brand new IPL champion will be guaranteed.

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, RCB vs RR: Key Players

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore: RAJASTHAN ROYALSJos Buttler: His form had gone on vacation but arrived just back in time in Qualifier 1 vs Titans, although in a losing cause. How he negotiates the Powerplay and guides his sometimes-impetuous opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal will go a long way in dictating the pattern of play. Yuzvendra Chahal: A chance to knock out the franchise for which he did a lot and yet was not retained? Expect the Purple Cap holder to have more fizz in his deliveries come Friday. He has a great match-up against the feared Glenn Maxwell and the Royals will once again rely on their middle-overs banker to keep things quiet. Devdutt Padikkal: The demotion to No. 4 has worked well for this stylish left-hander. It has allowed him to unsettle spinners and make the middle overs more productive. Will he take on Wanindu Hasaranga?

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals: RCB Likely To Retain Winning Combination

Royal Challengers Bangalore will look reach their fourth Indian Premier League final when they face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After somehow sneaking into the playoffs, RCB seemed to have peaked at the right moment. Rajat Patidar took the center-stage in the Eliminator, smashing an unbeaten 112 against the Lucknow Super Giants. However, their shortcoming in the bowling department was the main talking point once again. Despite that, RCB are likely to name an unchanged team.

IPL 2022: 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, a team which seems to be peaking at the right time, in the high-stakes IPL Qualifier-2 on Friday. Having sneaked into the play-offs, RCB seem 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.

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"Shane Warne Is Smiling On You": RCB Win Hearts With Tweet For Rajasthan Royals After Loss In Qualifier 2

Watch: Dinesh Karthik Drops Absolute Sitter To Give Jos Buttler A Huge Reprieve In RR vs RCB IPL 2022 Qualifier 2

Buttler hundred propels Rajasthan into IPL final

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB: Senior Players Like Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell Need To Stand Up, Says Aakash Chopra

IPL 2022: Qualifier 2 - RR vs RCB - Likely playing XIs, weather forecast, head to head records, key players, stadium details and more

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, RCB vs RR: Key Players

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2, Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals: RCB Likely To Retain Winning Combination

IPL 2022: On A Roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore Fancy Their Chances Against Rajasthan Royals In Qualifier 2