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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.

"Replacement Player Batting As If...": Former India Coach Ravi Shastri Lauds Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Star

The Royal Challengers Bangalore found an unlikely hero in their Eliminator match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday. Batting first, RCB's top batting stars like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell failed to get going but the unheralded Rajat Patidar, playing only his seventh game of the season, scored 112* as his side reached a massive 207/4 in 20 overs. The Du Plessis-led team ultimately won by 14 runs and booked a berth in the Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals.

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 Eliminator, RCB vs LSG: Patidar's brilliant ton keeps Royal Challengers Bangalore in the hunt, sends Lucknow Super Giants packing

Like GT skipper Hardik Pandya, his LSG counterpart KL Rahul excelled, but failed to take the side home as they managed 193 for six while chasing 208 runs for victory. The opener took on the responsibility after losing his partner Quinton de Kock in the first over of the chase and raised hopes of a victory by being involved in a 96-run third-wicket partnership off 61 balls with Deepak Hooda. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARDBut things turned difficult after they managed 40 runs in the next six overs after getting 62 for two in the Powerplay. Rahul perished for 79 thereby ending LSG's challenge. Josh Hazlewood ended up as RCB's most successful bowler claiming three for 43. RCB will now play RR in Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2 on Friday seeking a ticket to the final. Earlier on a day when big guns like Du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell failed to fire, little-known Rajat Patidar helped RCB put up a challenging total. Coming to bat at No. 3, the Madhya Pradesh batter got his first T20 century to become the highest run scorer for RCB in the IPL Playoffs.

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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

"Replacement Player Batting As If...": Former India Coach Ravi Shastri Lauds Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Star

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 Eliminator, RCB vs LSG: Patidar's brilliant ton keeps Royal Challengers Bangalore in the hunt, sends Lucknow Super Giants packing