Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their purple patch in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and became the first team to confirm a berth in the first Qualifier of the season. With 10 wins from 13 matches, GT acquire the top spot and are confirmed to finish in the top 2.
On Sunday (May 15), GT chased down the target of 134 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who have crashed out of the season. GT still have one more league stage fixture left and will be in action against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Thursday evening (May 20). It’s a must-win tie for the Faf du Plessis-led side.
After being done with league stage matches, GT will fly to Kolkata and will hit the field on May 24. Eden Gardens is also scheduled to host the Eliminator, on May 25. Ahmedabad is slated to host the 2nd Qualifier and final, on May 27 and 29, respectively.
GT had kicked off their season with a 5-wicket win over another debutant, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). They defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs before handing a six-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS). Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) halted GT’s winning run and defeated them by a big margin of 8 wickets.
GT returned to the winning ways in their 4th fixture and defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 37 runs. Their next 4 wins came against CSK, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), SRH and RCB. PBKS handed GT a big 8-wicket defeat.
For the first time in the season, GT lost their 2nd match on the trot when Muumbai Indians handed them a 5-run defeat. GT defeated LSG earlier in the week and registered a big win on Sunday (May 15) vs CSK. While GT are confirmed to finish in the top 2, the race to join them in the first Qualifier is still on.
