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RCB's Rajat Patidar Becomes First Uncapped Player To Smash Century In Playoffs

Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar on Wednesday became the first uncapped player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century in the playoffs. The batter achieved this feat during his side's Eliminator clash against Lucknow Super Giants here at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It was a memorable day at the field for Patidar as he smashed an unbeaten 112 off just 54 to guide his side to a massive total of 207/4 at the end of their 20 overs. He also became the first player from his side to hit a century in the playoffs, surpassing Chris Gayle's 89-run knock in the second qualifier against Mumbai Indians in the 2011 edition of the league.

IPL 2022 Eliminator: Rajat Patidar Slams 49-ball Ton To Make Up For RCB Triumvirate's No Show

Royal Challengers Bangalore needed an innings of character, spunk and adventure to create an impact in the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants at the hallowed turf of the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and it came from the blade of Rajat Patidar. The RCB number 3 produced a flurry of outrageously attacking strokes to make up for the failure of the big 3, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell.

"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.

"Learnt Good Things": Hardik Pandya On India Legend After Taking Gujarat Titans To IPL 2022 Final

In his short international career, Hardik Pandya has seen it all -- highs and lows, injuries, surgery, being embroiled in controversies -- but he says he faces them with a smiling face. Putting behind all these, Pandya has shone not just as an all-rounder but as a leader, taking an under-rated Gujarat Titans to the final in a dream IPL debut season. "People always talk, that's their job. I can't help," Pandya said in a virtual media interaction after leading the Titans to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday night to seal a final berth.

LSG vs RCB Kolkata Weather Update: Can Rain Play Spoilsport As LSG And RCB Face Off In Eliminator?

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off in the Eliminator of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The teams finished third and fourth respectively in the league stage and the winner of the clash will go ahead and face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. There were fears of rain affecting Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, but thankfully the match was played in its entirety without any weather interruptions. On Wednesday too, the match is set to go ahead as scheduled.

Irfan Pathan Explains Why Teams Will Be "Scared" Of Royal Challengers Bangalore

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan reckons all the three teams placed above Royal Challengers Bangalore in the points table will be wary of the Faf du Plessis-led side in the IPL 2022 playoffs. Riding on some luck in the most exciting IPL season, RCB became the last team to qualify for the Playoffs after Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals in their last league game. RCB might have needed some luck to qualify but experts believe the team is capable of beating any side on its day.

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RCB's Rajat Patidar Becomes First Uncapped Player To Smash Century In Playoffs

IPL 2022 Eliminator: Rajat Patidar Slams 49-ball Ton To Make Up For RCB Triumvirate's No Show

"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

"Learnt Good Things": Hardik Pandya On India Legend After Taking Gujarat Titans To IPL 2022 Final

LSG vs RCB Kolkata Weather Update: Can Rain Play Spoilsport As LSG And RCB Face Off In Eliminator?

Irfan Pathan Explains Why Teams Will Be "Scared" Of Royal Challengers Bangalore