{ "id": "100656", "author": "30", "cnmid": "0", "title": "Jos Buttler Powers Rajasthan To IPL 2022 Finals With A Thunderous Ton", "lang": "en", "series": "485", "cup_year": "2022", "article_type": "General", "excerpt": "Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 Wickets in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022. ", "subtype": null, "editor1": "

RR vs RCB IPL 2022 -<\/strong> Rajasthan Royals' explosive opener, Jos Buttler powered his team to a convincing 7-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2022. With this win, Rajasthan Royals have confirmed their berth for the IPL 2022 finals on May 29th (Sunday), against Gujarat Titans. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Opener Jos Buttler gave an explosive start to Rajasthan, taking the score to 67\/1 after the powerplay. His opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also was in an explosive mood, scoring 21 runs in 13 deliveries with a four & 2 sixes. However, he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood in the 6th over at a team total of 61.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sanju Samson came out to bat at #3 and scored 23 runs in 21 deliveries with a four & 2 sixes, etching a partnership of 52 runs in just 39 deliveries with Jos Buttler for the second wicket. However, he was yet again dismissed by Wanindu Hasaranga. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

However, Buttler held one end and with Devdutt Padikkal, took RR to 161\/3 in 18.1 overs, winning the match with _ wickets in hand. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

For Royal Challengers Bangalore, Josh Hazlewood picked up 2 wickets while Wanindu Hasaranga picked up 1 wicket each as Rajasthan got across the finishing line with 11 deliveries in hand. Buttler remained unbeaten on 106 in 60 deliveries with 10 fours & 6 sixes. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the first innings, Rajasthan Royals made a fine comeback in the 2nd half, restricting Royal Challengers Bangalore to 157\/8 in 20 overs. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets to his name, including opener Virat Kohli & finisher Dinesh Karthik. Obed McCoy also registered 3 wickets, while Trent Boult & R Ashwin managed 1 wicket each. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Rajat Patidar was yet again the top scorer with 58 runs in 42 deliveries with 4 fours & 3 sixes. Faf du Plessis & Glenn Maxwell contributed with 25 & 24 runs each. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Earlier, RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss & opted to bowl first against RCB in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022. This match is being played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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