GT Vs RR First Qualifier
The top two teams from the league stage – Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals – will face off at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday in IPL 2022 Qualifier 1. Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan, two of the best leg-spinners in the world, will face off in the encounter.
The team that loses on Tuesday will play the victor of the Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore for a second chance at the final. The bromance between Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan was on display at Eden Gardens on Monday afternoon (May 23).
The two athletes got together for a photo shoot. Chahal asked the cameraperson when he would get all the images while the pictures were being taken.
Chahal has 26 wickets at an average of 16.53 and an economy rate of 7.67 in the league stages of the IPL 2022. “I know this is my first season with the Royals, but it feels like I’ve been here for a long time.” It already feels like a family. Mentally, I’m really relaxed here, and I believe it’s because of the people who look after me so well. It’s not just among the players and support personnel, but also among the management, which is something I appreciate,” Chahal said in a statement released by the organisation.
“The way they appreciate and love me has made me feel a deeper connection with the franchise.” On the other hand, it’s significant for me since Warne sir was the first-ever Royal and I believe his blessings are with me. “It’s as if he’s been watching me from above,” the 31-year-old continued.
Chahal revealed that taking 5/40 against the Kolkata Knight Riders, including a hat-trick, was a one-of-a-kind performance for him in a high-pressure situation. “I think the match was particularly memorable for me because it (the hat-trick) came at a critical time and was also my first-ever hat-trick.”