Kolkata: The Indian Premier League reaches its final stage as the playoffs begin on Tuesday with the first match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens.
Gujarat Titans will be back after suffering a loss in the last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the league stage. Skipper Hardik Pandya and his side will be looking to secure a place in the finals after winning the contest against Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals are on a winning streak and inform with a side filled with top performers and players. Jos Butler and Yuzvendra Chahal have led the team to an ultimate run in this season of the Indian Premier League. Jos Butler has scored 629 runs in 14 innings while Chahal has picked 26 wickets in 14 innings.
The second contest will be played when Lucknow Supergiants will clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday to make way in the next match and clash with the losing team of the first playoff match. The path is tough for the 3rd and 4th contenders as they have to secure wins in both the upcoming games and get through to secure a position in the finals on 29th May.
Royal Challengers will be eyeing to grasp and convert the result and make history by winning their first title in the Indian Premier League. The two new teams have made an impactful start to their campaign by qualifying for the playoffs round by dominating throughout the tournament.