Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a bold prediction ahead of Qualifier 2 between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans on Friday, May 29. Maharaja Singh PCA Stadium In New Chandigarh. Ashwin predicted that Gujarat Titans would win the title.
The Shubman Gill-led side lost badly to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1, but Ashwin still feels the 2022 IPL winners will make a strong comeback against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 and lift their second trophy at home.
Gujarat Titans are definitely winning trophies: Ravichandran Ashwin
despite this Rajasthan RoyalsWith an impressive win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, Ravichandran Ashwin has completely blown away their chances in Qualifier 2. He boldly predicted that RR will suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans on Friday, and he is 100% sure about it.
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Not only this, Ashwin also said that defending champion RCB has no chance of winning the IPL 2026 final on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The former Indian all-rounder said that Gujarat Titans understand the Ahmedabad pitch better than other teams, so it will be very difficult for RCB to stop them on their home ground.
Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel: “GT will beat RR 100% in every way. I can give that in writing. And if GT qualifies for the final, they are definitely winning the trophy. They have measured the Ahmedabad track by an inch. GT will win their second title. RCB’s only hope is to catch a flight and stop GT in Mullanpur itself as they have no chance in Ahmedabad.”
Ravichandran Ashwin backs GT despite threat from Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Qualifier 2
Ashwin also said this Rajasthan Royals There will be a lot of reliance on their young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Qualifier 2, yet he predicted that they will not be able to beat GT. The teenage batsman has surprised everyone with his fearless batting and aggressive shots against the top bowlers this season. But Ashwin feels that Vaibhav will have to be extra careful against Gujarat Titans fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada in the knockout games.
He further added, “The truth is that RR should beat GT in Qualifier 2 in terms of analysis. Still, GT will win. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be a big factor, but he knows he has to be careful against Siraj and Rabada. Even though he scored a few in the two matches against GT, he did not get disappointed. He definitely has to score, and I want him to do that, but I firmly believe that GT is winning.”
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Ravichandran Ashwin wants Kulwant Khejroliya out for GT Qualifier 2
Meanwhile, Ashwin suggested Gujarat Titans to drop the left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya He was dropped from the playing eleven against Rajasthan Royals after his costly performance against RCB in Qualifier 1. This was Kulwant’s first match of the season, and he conceded 31 runs and also dropped the catch of Rajat Patidar, which ultimately played a big role in RCB’s big win in Qualifier 1.
Ashwin signed off by saying, “GT should remove Kulwant Khejroliya and replace him with Ashok Sharma or Arshad Khan. But they should not drop Nishant Sindhu.”
