Qualifier 2 don hot for New Chandigarh as Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans for final ticket. Teenage wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dey in red-hot form after im 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad for Eliminator. Today, im face GT pace duo Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada.
GT win toss and elect to bat first, but RR bowlers strike early. However, Sooryavanshi and Ravindra Jadeja stage recovery. Jadeja, who retire hurt earlier with elbow issue, come back to bat and join the attack. Dem target GT bowlers, especially Prasidh Krishna, for boundaries. Jadeja hook short ball over fine leg for six, while Sooryavanshi sweep and pull with ease.
GT bring in Sai Kishore for spin, but RR batters continue aggressive approach. Sooryavanshi slog sweep Rashid for six, then pull short ball over deep midwicket. Jadeja also flick and drive for singles and twos, rotating strike well.
Anil Kumble, speaking on JioHotstar, say RR get edge because of Sooryavanshi form. But im warn say GT get plan: Siraj and Rabada go bowl three overs each with new ball, using short-ball tactic to trouble Sooryavanshi. During league stage, Siraj dismiss Sooryavanshi with hostile short ball, and GT expect to repeat same strategy.
Meanwhile, Jadeja show maturity, mixing singles with occasional boundaries. Im flick length balls to deep midwicket and pull short deliveries. Sooryavanshi also show restraint, sometimes settle for single instead of going for big shot. Fans dey restless, but batters keep scoreboard moving.
Holder bowl for GT, but RR continue scoring. Over 9, RR reach 99/2, with Sooryavanshi and Jadeja set. Rashid Khan still to bowl, and im be big threat to RR final dreams. But for now, RR dey ride on teen steam against steady GT.
