IPL 2022, RR vs GT: Focus on Chahal, Rashid in Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash

Rajasthan Royals are riding high on confidence. Three wins from four games would have given Sanju Samson's outfit belief that they can fight for the top-four. Facing equally-strong Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans in their next game at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, Royals will hope to find ways to win the crucial moments of the match. Titans too, have won three games out of four. Playing like a unit, Royals have been acing difficult patches of play. Their effort looks more significant because they have so far not been able to get the first-mover's advantage one enjoys after winning the toss. On all the previous occasions, Royals have lost the toss and have been made to bat first. Naturally, any captain will factor in the dew conditions later in the match and give his bowlers the best chance to go for the kill. While Samson is yet to have that luxury, he trusts his bowling unit.

"We have a team that can do well with any toss decision," said Samson after losing the toss for the fourth time on the trot during the match against Lucknow Super Giants. Yuzvendra Chahal has proved to be the catalyst for Royals. While leg-spinners continue to dominate the T20s, Chahal remains one of its best practitioners and much of the Royals' success revolves around his performance. Currently, he is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 11 scalps to his name. Titans would like to let pass the 31-year-old's quota of four overs with patience to ensure wickets do not fall in a heap.

Pacer Kuldeep Sen's performance in the last game, where he impressed with his composure while bowling the last over to take the Royals home by three runs, will add to the already solid attack. Royals' batters have been exposed to varied