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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.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Joy Turns Into Agony After KL Rahul Drops Dinesh Karthik's Catch

Lucknow Super Giants'Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 journey came to an end following a 14-run defeat in the Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore. While several current and former cricketers have slammed them for their batting strategy, LSG were also sloppy on the field and put down too many catches. Rajat Patidar, who stole the show with his 54-ball 112*, was dropped thrice. LSG skipper KL Rahul was in the spotlight as he dropped Patidar and also Dinesh Karthik, who also played a counter-attacking knock of 37 off just 23 balls.

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When Mark Zuckerberg famously said: "The biggest risk is not taking any risk", 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.

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"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.

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

Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Joy Turns Into Agony After KL Rahul Drops Dinesh Karthik's Catch

"We Did Not Do Well Chasing": KL Rahul After LSG's Defeat To RCB

'Mr Liverpool FC' football referee still handing out yellow cards at age of 82

Watch: Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction As Policeman Carries Pitch Invader On Shoulder

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

Ollie Robinson’s England hopes scuppered by back problem

Justin Langer blames politics for Australia exit and laughs off England links