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"Don't Have To Prove Anything To Anyone": Shubman Gill

Chasing a challenging 189-run target, Shubman Gill along with Matthew Wade laid a solid foundation striking a 72-run partnership for the second wicket to pave way for a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals here at the Eden Gardens Stadium on Tuesday to enter the final of the IPL. The GT opener scored 35 off 21 balls hitting five fours and one six. A brilliant knock of 68 runs in 38 balls by David Miller and captain Hardik Pandya's 40 off 27 balls helped Gujarat Titans to win easily with seven wickets in hand against Rajasthan Royals. Shubman Gill and Mathew Wade scored 35 runs each.

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya Pins David Miller As 'Match-Winner' After Victory Over RR

Gujarat Titans (GT) stormed into the final of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL) on Tuesday, defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in the first qualifier, GT skipper Hardik Pandya heaped praise on David Miller for his match-winning knock. David Miller played a ballistic knock of 68 from 38 balls and captain Hardik Pandya's 40 off 27 balls guided debutants Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday.

"Felt Extremely Backed": David Miller Reveals Secret Behind His Success For Gujarat Titans

After helping Gujarat Titans to seal a spot in the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday, star batter David Miller said continued backing from the team has played a big role in improving his game in this season. Miller was the chief creator of GT's brilliant seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. The South African played a ballistic knock of 68 from 38 balls and along with captain Hardik Pandya's 40 off 27 balls, guided IPL debutants Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket win over the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens.

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.

Watch: David Miller Hits Three Straight Sixes In Last Over To Take Gujarat Titans Into IPL 2022 Final

David Miller aced the finisher's role yet again as the South African helped Gujarat Titans defeat Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. His unbeaten 68 off 38 balls was crucial in GT winning by seven wickets and becoming the first team to enter the final. Miller's innings included three fours and five sixes. Out of those five, three sixes were hit in the 20th over off RR pacer Prasidh Krishna. With GT needing 16 runs off the last six balls, Miller hit three consecutive sixes to take his team home.

"All 23 Players Are Different Characters": Hardik Pandya After Leading GT To IPL Final

A very different Hardik Pandya has come to the fore during this season of IPL and the Gujarat Titans skipper feels he has finally learnt to strike a balance on and off the field. Under Pandya, Gujarat Titans, a first-time franchise, have reached the final in its inception year, and Pandya's 453 runs in 15 games and seven wickets have played role, apart from his calm demeanor as the captain. "I've started to balance things in my life. It has been a constant effort through the last couple of years," Pandya, who was once known for his flamboyant attitude said after the Titans' comfortable seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in first qualifier.

David Miller blitz powers Gujarat to IPL final

South African batsman David Miller smashed an unbeaten 68 to lead newcomers Gujarat Titans into the Indian Premier League final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.

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"Don't Have To Prove Anything To Anyone": Shubman Gill

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya Pins David Miller As 'Match-Winner' After Victory Over RR

"Felt Extremely Backed": David Miller Reveals Secret Behind His Success For 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

Watch: David Miller Hits Three Straight Sixes In Last Over To Take Gujarat Titans Into IPL 2022 Final

"All 23 Players Are Different Characters": Hardik Pandya After Leading GT To IPL Final

David Miller blitz powers Gujarat to IPL final