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IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis says first six overs felt like Test cricket

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said that the first six overs during the Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals, felt like 'Test cricket' to him. Jos Buttler's unbeaten 106, his fourth ton of the season, powered Rajasthan Royals to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier-2 here at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. "When we walked off the field, we felt were a few short. Was challenging the first 3-4 overs, was movement. Felt 180 was a par score on that pitch. First six overs felt like Test cricket. Compared to the other wickets, this one was quicker off the new ball, and then it eased off later in the innings," said du Plessis in a post-match presentation.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Strategy to pick seasoned players for first XI has paid off, says Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara on Friday after Rajasthan Royals reached their first IPL final since 2008. Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets to have a shot at a second IPL title. "At the auction table, we spent 90-95% of our purse on putting together our first XI. We worked hard on data to work on the players we wanted. We put emphasis on experience at the moment. We have a spattering of youngsters who will become stars later, but our first XI has a strong share of seasoned internationals. "Full credit to Giles Lindsay, our analyst, Zubin Barucha and the rest of the staff. Wins don't just happen. It takes a lot of planning, hard work, execution on the field," said Sangakkara after the game.

IPL 2022 Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After RR vs RCB Qualifier 2

Jos Buttler hit a stunning unbeaten century - his fourth of the season - to help Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday and set up a final against Gujarat Titans. Three-wicket hauls from Prasidh Krishna and Obed McCoy helped the Royals restrict RCB to 157/8, with Rajat Patidar hitting 58 for Faf du Plessis' side. From then on, it was the Buttler show as he finished unbeaten on 106 off 60 deliveries with the help of 10 fours and six sixes to flatten the opposition bowling and clinch a comprehensive win for the Royals.

Watch: Pitch invader touches Virat Kohli in IPL Qualifier 2

Virat Kohli in the second Indian Premier League qualifier on Friday. Kohli was at the crease after Rajasthan Royals invited Bangalore to bat first when the young man ran onto the field and attempted to shake hands with the superstar cricketer. But the fan, it seemed, could only touch the glove of Kohli who reluctantly put his hand forward to avoid the intrusion after the first ball of the match.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB Live Score: Focus On Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli As RR Face RCB In Qualifier 2

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals face Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After losing to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, RR have got the second bite at the cherry to qualify for the finals.

Stat Analysis: History On Rajasthan Royals' Side In IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 vs RCB

IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 will see Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. At stake is a place in the final of IPL 2022 where high-flying Gujarat Titans lie in wait. While RR go into the match on the back of a defeat, having lost to GT in Qualifier 1, RCB will be buoyed by the fact that they beat Lucknow Super Giants to reach the virtual semi-final. Historically, though, the scales are tipped in Rajasthan Royals' favour.

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?

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IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis says first six overs felt like Test cricket

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Strategy to pick seasoned players for first XI has paid off, says Kumar Sangakkara

IPL 2022 Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After RR vs RCB Qualifier 2

Watch: Pitch invader touches Virat Kohli in IPL Qualifier 2

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB Live Score: Focus On Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli As RR Face RCB In Qualifier 2

Stat Analysis: History On Rajasthan Royals' Side In IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 vs RCB

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