IPL 2022 | Qualifier 2 | RCB vs RR | Fantasy Tips

Things have heated up as we are just two games away from crowning the champions for the Indian Premier League Season 15. The second Qualifier will see the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to make it into the finals.


Both the sides have an adept side capable of making their way into the finals. The two franchises have players who have been firing on all cylinders, and it will be interesting to see who walks away with a win. 


After much planning and consideration, we have a list of names that could provide you with some substantial benefits in fantasy contests.


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Jos Buttler: The Orange cap holder will perhaps have his last chance to chase the prestigious milestone of four centuries by a batter in a single season. Buttler is the only batter to cross the 700+ runs mark this season and could significantly threaten the Royal Challengers.


Wanindu Hasaranga: The Sri Lankan sensation has been on fire in the Indian Premier League this season and will clash head to head against Chahal in hopes of winning the Purple Cap. This could be an electrifying battle between two spin maestros.


Yuzvendra Chahal: The Haryana born leg spinner has breathed a new life into his career this season and has been a vital asset for the Royals. Considering his familiarity with the side, the leggie has been leading the charge with twenty-six wickets to his name and could pose a big challenge for the RCB batting order.


Expert Picks for the game:


Expert’s take,


Virat Kohli: “King Kohli has proved that he is the man of the hour and performs on the bigger stage whenever his side is in a pinch. Kohli looked in good touch with the bat in his last two outings and will look to get the runs flowing tonight.”


Faf du Plessis: “The RCB skipper has probably done a great task of taking his side so close to the title in his first attempt at leading an IPL franchise. The Reds will surely expect a lot from him and hope he provides them with a flying start tonight.”


Sanju Samson: “Ahh, the forever Shilly Shally, in my opinion, no offence to Sanju Samson, but he isn’t the most dependable batter in the world. While Samson has provided his team with some blistering cameos, not once has the skipper played a long inning long enough to help his side get past the finish line.”


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