IPL 2022 RR vs RCB: Graeme Smith believes Rajasthan Royals will face big challenge in Qualifier 2

Graeme Smith, who was a part of the Rajasthan Royals side in the first few seasons, said that the pressure will be on the Sanju Samson-led side.

Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals in a file photo. (Image: Twitter/IPL)
By Shurti Banerjee | May 27, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Former South African player Graeme Smith, who was a part of the Rajasthan Royals side in the first few seasons, said that the pressure will be on the Sanju Samson-led side as they are going to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 on the back of a defeat. However, Smith also added that RR will try to win and Qualifier 2 would be a cracker of a contest. RCB and RR have already showcased great skills and class in the IPL 2022 to win the title. While RCB are yet to win their first IPL trophy, RR failed to replicate their success after lifting the trophy in the inaugural season in 2008 as well.

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Smith said, “I think the challenge will be for Rajasthan Royals after their disappointing loss against Gujarat Titans (in Qualifier 1). They must be hurt. Can they pick themselves up? RCB, on the other hand is on a high. They’ll be keen to turn it around and put back a high skill level in the game. So, I agree with Ravi that we are going to have a cracker of a game on Friday night,” Smith said while speaking on ‘Cricket Live’ on Star Sports.

A cracking contest between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore is on the card

On the other hand, former Team India coach Ravi Shastri stated that the Qualifier 2 in IPL 2022 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals is certainly going to be a royal affair as both the teams would be leaving no stones unturned to win the game and reach the final as well. Notably, Qualifier 2 will take place at the Narendra Modi International Stadium – the biggest cricket stadium in the world and it will be packed to its capacity.

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“It’s been 14 years for RCB (as they’ve never owned that elusive silverware) and 13 years since Rajasthan won their last title in the inaugural season. So between the two of them, it’s been 27 years (laughs). They both want it badly and it will be a battle of Royals. Let’s wait for that one. It’s going to be a great contest as both the teams would want to win it badly,” Shastri said. Considering the current situation, it can be assured that fans can certainly enjoy a great match.





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