IPL 2022: “We will win IPL,” Journey of Gujarat Titans from debutants to finalists of the season

GT qualified for the playoffs after defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, and will face Sanju Samson’s team in the finals on Sunday to claim their first trophy in their league’s debut season.

One team, with men that are minefields of skill in their very own right, a squad that has defied all expectations by reaching the IPL finals, Gujarat Titans is about all of this and much more. Nobody would have seen Hardik Pandya coming out for the toss in the tournament final when the IPL began well over two months ago.

Gujarat Titans could not have had a successful start to their Indian Premier League campaign. The Hardik Pandya-led squad startled several powerful teams in the league season, topped the points table, were the first of the ten squads to qualify for the playoffs, and then crushed their path into the finals in their maiden season.

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Many people, including experts, have referred to them as a team of no-hopers following the mega auction 2022.

Hardik stepped to leadership and shown why he will still be an asset to Indian cricket with his skills. Hardik the skipper, than just Hardik the bowler or the middle-order batsman, has evolved as one of the greatest surprises of IPL 2022. He has not only handled the new ball on multiple occasions, but he’s also established a new position for himself at No. 3 with the bat. Hardik’s field vision and bowling variations were spot on.

Rashid Khan was well aware that he would be widely recognised, so his batting and bowling abilities were a visual delight for spectators.

Rahul Tewatia demonstrated that the five sixes in Sharjah were not a fluke.

The brilliance of David Miller (449 runs in 15 games) and Wriddhiman Saha (312 runs in ten games) have indeed been big benefits for the Titans.

David Miller, who was at his finest for at least five years back, showed off his 2.0 version, which surprised everyone.

One of their most notable performances, which helped them become the first side to qualify for the IPL 2022 playoffs after defeating Lucknow Super Giants by a massive 62 runs.

With a long list of achievements under their belt, a notable achievement is that they have pursued 10+ runs in the final over five times this season.

Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in Qualifier 1 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, advancing to the finals of the IPL 2022 season.

Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 final on May 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad.

The Titans have won both of their matches against the Royals this season, boosting their confidence.