GT, RR seek early transit towards shot at IPL glory

The overview

If you believe in fairytales, there's one to be scripted in the Indian Premier League 2022. Of the four teams that have progressed to the playoffs, two of them are playing their maiden season, one is chasing their elusive first title, and the other has only finished in the top two after 2008 - a season they were crowned champions. Whether history will repeat itself or a coeval tale will be penned, the first step towards that coveted trophy will be taken when the best chasers go up against the best defenders this season in the Qualifier 1.

Gujarat Titans have