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Gujarat (Source: BCCI/IPL)
Gujarat have been superb in the Indian T20 league 2022 so far. They have won eight out of their 10 games, and are currently placed at the top of the points table. It is safe to say they have looked nearly unstoppable.
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Besides, they have made it a habit to win games out of nowhere. However, can they go on to win the title in just their first season? Today, we shall be taking a look at three reasons why Gujarat can win the Indian T20 league 2022.
1) Quality Match-Winners:
When it comes to the Gujarat-based franchise, they have had their match-winners step up during crucial moments. Many players from their side have effortlessly gone on to play the rescue act. First things first, Rashid Khan has been brilliant with the ball, as well as the bat.
His impact has been significant. The likes of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia have single-handedly won games for Gujarat. Besides, their pacers such as Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Shami have been superb as well. Gujarat skipper Hardik Pandya has led from the front, and has already scored 309 runs from nine games at an average of 44.14
2) Top-Class Bowlers:
While batters win you games, the bowlers win you tournaments. As for the Gujarat-based franchise, their bowling has been exceptional, to say the least. Their pace attack has always picked wickets at regular intervals.
As for Rashid Khan, he has more often than not, been able to control the flow of runs in the middle overs. Thus, Gujarat are one of the few teams who have defends sub-par totals this season. So much so, that Tewatia has barely bowled for them of late.
3) Finishers:
Irrespective of the start they get, Gujarat always finish on a high. They have some quality finishers. The likes of Miller and Tewatia have been in sublime form.
The Proteas batter has scored 287 runs in 10 games at an average of 57.40. The ice-man Tewatia has snatched victories from the jaws of decent on numerous occasions, and has been sensational for the Gujarat-based franchise. Even Rashid Khan has played some handy cameos.