Rajasthan Royals reach first IPL final since Shane Warne led it to title in 2008

Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven doubles in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Friday to reach the first Indian Premier League (IPL) final since 2008. The Royals will play the Gujarat Titans in Sunday in the summit clash.

For the Royals, their first final in 14 years is also a tribute to Shane Warne, the “First Royal” and one of cricket’s all-time greats, who has passed away. of a heart attack at the age of 52 earlier this year in March. Early in the season, in a match against the Mumbai Indians, the Royals players wore tailored outfits in Warne’s tribute. This is to celebrate the life and times of their captain, mentor and guide who masterminded their first IPL win.

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After being with the team as a captain mentor until 2011, Warne joined the Royals as an advisor and brand ambassador through IPL 2020.

The Australian great led the Royals for three seasons from 2008 to 2011, playing 52 games and picking 56 goals for an average of 24.66.