GT, who finished at second spot on the points table. bounced back from their defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1 with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to qualify for their IPL third final in five years. GT had won the IPL title in Ahmedabad in 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere is an advantage, yes. We know the conditions are very good. We know the conditions very well. That remains an advantage. Mostly, in a final match, your effort is to get a good start and then proceed,\u201d Patel said in a pre-final chat with the broadcasters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the team\u2019s delayed arrival in Ahmedabad from Chandigarh due to inclement weather, Patel remarked, \u201cObviously, the weather was not in our control. But we keep watching. Our thinking is that we know we have come to play the IPL final. So fatigue does not matter that much.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFor every player, there is only one thing on their mind: to win the match for the team and make a name for themselves. So all our players are thinking in this direction because no player can get a bigger match or a better opportunity than this.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patel praised the batting depth, especially with skipper Shubman Gill and left-handed opener B Sai Sudharsan leading the batting charge. \u201cOur top order has batted very well throughout the tournament. They have contributed every time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd whenever an opportunity arose, whether it was Washington Sundar, the lower order, or Rahul Tewatia - everyone has contributed. Everyone has performed well. So as we said, if they get an opportunity today, I am sure they will perform well.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patel praised the batting depth, especially with skipper Shubman Gill and left-handed opener B Sai Sudharsan leading the batting charge. \u201cOur top order has batted very well throughout the tournament. They have contributed every time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patel signed off by lauding the GT support staff for their rock-solid help and support to players in this season. \u201cThe Titans support staff are like family. The support and backup we receive from them is immense and they help us during close games and in pressure situations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n