On Friday evening (May 20), the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face the defending champions and four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 68 at the&nbsp;Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

While Rajasthan have very much&nbsp;made it to the playoffs (they just need to ensure&nbsp;their positive NRR isn't hit badly even in case of a loss), they still have lots to play for. If they win, they will assure themselves of a top-two finish, however, a loss will mean they will have to take a longer route to reach the final. On the other hand, the Chennai franchise will be desperate to finish off a forgettable season with a win. So far, they have managed only four victories from 13 games and have been a pale shadow of themselves.&nbsp;

Talking about Rajasthan, Jos Buttler remains the Orange Cap holder but has lost some form in the recent outings. He will like to get back among runs before the playoffs. RR would be eager to finalise their team combination, especially knowing who will be their fourth overseas player, as the time to chop and change has gone. CSK, on the other hand, have been rusty with both bat and ball. Expect some more new faces to appear in the playing XI and learn from none other than MS Dhoni, who will play his last game on the 22-yard cricket strip this year.

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Match prediction for CSK vs RR clash:&nbsp;The venue has been favourable for batters as well as the spinners. Expect a high-scoring affair, around 165-170-plus, especially if RR bat first. While the odds favour RR to pip CSK, will the Yellow Army stun the 2008 champions with a narrow win?

On Friday evening (May 20), the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face the defending champions and four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 68 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

On Friday evening (May 20), the one-time winners Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face the defending champions and four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 68 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. While Rajasthan have very much made it to the playoffs (they just need to ensure their positive NRR isn't hit badly even in case of a loss), they still have lots to play for. If they win, they will assure themselves of a top-two finish, however, a loss will mean they will have to take a longer route to reach the final. On the other hand, the Chennai franchise will be desperate to finish off a forgettable season with a win. So far, they have managed only four victories from 13 games and have been a pale shadow of themselves. Talking about Rajasthan, Jos Buttler remains the Orange Cap holder but has lost some form in the recent outings. He will like to get back among runs before the playoffs. RR would be eager to finalise their team combination, especially knowing who will be their fourth overseas player, as the time to chop and change has gone. CSK, on the other hand, have been rusty with both bat and ball. Expect some more new faces to appear in the playing XI and learn from none other than MS Dhoni, who will play his last game on the 22-yard cricket strip this year. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 updated points table: Royal Challengers Bangalore move to 4th spot with easy win over Gujarat Titans Match prediction for CSK vs RR clash: The venue has been favourable for batters as well as the spinners. Expect a high-scoring affair, around 165-170-plus, especially if RR bat first. While the odds favour RR to pip CSK, will the Yellow Army stun the 2008 champions with a narrow win?

CSK vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match?

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

Both RR and LSG are now tied on 16 points from 13 matches and need another win to confirm their place in the next stage of the tournament. Thanks to their margin of victory, RR also toppled LSG from the second place.

Batting first, Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 41 while Devdutt Padikkal blazed away to an 18-ball 39, as Rajasthan Royals posted 178 for six. Skipper Sanju Samson made 32 off 24 balls.

Ravi Bishnoi was the most successful bowler for LSG, picking 2/31 in four overs.

When their turn to bat came, LSG were stopped at 154 for eight.

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The Super Giants got off to a terrible start as Trent Boult (2/18) sent back two of their top batters -- Quinton de Kock (7) and Ayush Badoni (0) -- in successive deliveries in the beginning of the third over.

De Kock was caught at point by an agile Jimmy Neesham, while Badoni was trapped in front of the wicket, after which the batter opted for a review to clear his doubts.

Deepak Hooda (59 off 39 balls) denied Boult a hat-trick -- the ball headed towards the slip but after one bounce.

In the next delivery though, Hooda got off the mark with a beautiful drive through covers. 
Following the New Zealand pacer's double blow, Prasidh Krishna (2/32) and Boult conceded only two runs in the next two overs, as RR kept things tight.

However, KL Rahul (10) struck Prasidh for a six to begin the final power play over but the bowler had the last laugh as he had the LSK skipper caught with his smart bowling.

LSG were in deep trouble at 29 for three in the sixth over when Krunal Pandya joined Hooda in the middle.

The two quickly added 65 runs for the fourth wicket to keep their team in the game, before Ravichandran Ashwin removed Pandya at a crucial juncture, thanks to some excellent work by Jos Buttler and Riyan Parag in the deep.

Meanwhile, Hooda brought up his fifty but Yuzvendra Chahal had the charging batter stumped after Sanju Samson nearly made a hash of it.

Obed McCoy (2/35) then picked up the wickets of Jason Holder and Dushmantha Chameera to take RR closer to victory.

Earlier, Jaiswal started the proceedings for Royals on a confident note, hitting successive fours off Mohsin Khan in the first over.

But the RR soon suffered a body blow when Avesh Khan knocked over the in-form Jos Buttler's (2) off-stump in the beginning of the third over as the batter tried to scoop it over fine leg.

Buttler's early dismissal brought skipper Sanju Samson into the middle and, looking to regain his touch, he straightaway got into the act, flicking Avesh past midwicket for a boundary at the Brabourne Stadium.

Samson then played a late cut against Mohsin and the ball flew over the slip cordon for a boundary. Then came a lovely cover drive from the blade of the RR captain as the team reached 25 for one in four overs.

Meanwhile, after getting an awkward boundary, Jaiswal got a life when Mohsin dropped him off the bowling of Avesh, failing to hold on to the ball despite getting both hands to it.

LSG paid heavily for the profligacy on Mohsin's part as Jaiswal made full use of the reprieve, accumulating 21 runs off Chameera to lift RR to 51 for one in the six power play overs.

He began the over with a four, found the fence two more times, and then finished it in style, carting the Sri Lankan pacer's short ball for a massive six over the midwicket region.

Even as Jaiswal went after the bowling, the usually flamboyant Samson seemed content playing second fiddle.

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Samson, however, looked to cut loose against Ravi Bishnoi as he hit him for two fours before Jason Holder brought about the former's downfall in the next over with a slower ball outside off for Deepak Hooda to take a catch in the deep.

Devdutt Padikkal came and raced to 14 off 5 balls, with the help of two fours and a six against Marcus Stoinis.

Padikkal then scored two boundaries off Chameera as RR crossed 100 in the 11th over.

However, at the other end, Jaiswal was out caught and bowled by Ayush Badoni. But, unperturbed by the loss of the set Jaiswal, Padikkal continued to play his shots and got a six off Krunal Pandya.

Going for one too many though, Padikkal hold out in the deep.

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Both RR and LSG are now tied on 16 points from 13 matches and need another win to confirm their place in the next stage of the tournament. Thanks to their margin of victory, RR also toppled LSG from the second place. Batting first, Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 41 while Devdutt Padikkal blazed away to an 18-ball 39, as Rajasthan Royals posted 178 for six. Skipper Sanju Samson made 32 off 24 balls. Ravi Bishnoi was the most successful bowler for LSG, picking 2/31 in four overs. When their turn to bat came, LSG were stopped at 154 for eight. Also read | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs The Super Giants got off to a terrible start as Trent Boult (2/18) sent back two of their top batters -- Quinton de Kock (7) and Ayush Badoni (0) -- in successive deliveries in the beginning of the third over. De Kock was caught at point by an agile Jimmy Neesham, while Badoni was trapped in front of the wicket, after which the batter opted for a review to clear his doubts. Deepak Hooda (59 off 39 balls) denied Boult a hat-trick -- the ball headed towards the slip but after one bounce. In the next delivery though, Hooda got off the mark with a beautiful drive through covers. Following the New Zealand pacer's double blow, Prasidh Krishna (2/32) and Boult conceded only two runs in the next two overs, as RR kept things tight. However, KL Rahul (10) struck Prasidh for a six to begin the final power play over but the bowler had the last laugh as he had the LSK skipper caught with his smart bowling. LSG were in deep trouble at 29 for three in the sixth over when Krunal Pandya joined Hooda in the middle. The two quickly added 65 runs for the fourth wicket to keep their team in the game, before Ravichandran Ashwin removed Pandya at a crucial juncture, thanks to some excellent work by Jos Buttler and Riyan Parag in the deep. Meanwhile, Hooda brought up his fifty but Yuzvendra Chahal had the charging batter stumped after Sanju Samson nearly made a hash of it. Obed McCoy (2/35) then picked up the wickets of Jason Holder and Dushmantha Chameera to take RR closer to victory. Earlier, Jaiswal started the proceedings for Royals on a confident note, hitting successive fours off Mohsin Khan in the first over. But the RR soon suffered a body blow when Avesh Khan knocked over the in-form Jos Buttler's (2) off-stump in the beginning of the third over as the batter tried to scoop it over fine leg. Buttler's early dismissal brought skipper Sanju Samson into the middle and, looking to regain his touch, he straightaway got into the act, flicking Avesh past midwicket for a boundary at the Brabourne Stadium. Samson then played a late cut against Mohsin and the ball flew over the slip cordon for a boundary. Then came a lovely cover drive from the blade of the RR captain as the team reached 25 for one in four overs. Meanwhile, after getting an awkward boundary, Jaiswal got a life when Mohsin dropped him off the bowling of Avesh, failing to hold on to the ball despite getting both hands to it. LSG paid heavily for the profligacy on Mohsin's part as Jaiswal made full use of the reprieve, accumulating 21 runs off Chameera to lift RR to 51 for one in the six power play overs. He began the over with a four, found the fence two more times, and then finished it in style, carting the Sri Lankan pacer's short ball for a massive six over the midwicket region. Even as Jaiswal went after the bowling, the usually flamboyant Samson seemed content playing second fiddle. Also read | Wriddhiman Saha's unbeaten 67 gives GT a comfortable seven-wicket win over CSK Samson, however, looked to cut loose against Ravi Bishnoi as he hit him for two fours before Jason Holder brought about the former's downfall in the next over with a slower ball outside off for Deepak Hooda to take a catch in the deep. Devdutt Padikkal came and raced to 14 off 5 balls, with the help of two fours and a six against Marcus Stoinis. Padikkal then scored two boundaries off Chameera as RR crossed 100 in the 11th over. However, at the other end, Jaiswal was out caught and bowled by Ayush Badoni. But, unperturbed by the loss of the set Jaiswal, Padikkal continued to play his shots and got a six off Krunal Pandya. Going for one too many though, Padikkal hold out in the deep.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals inch closer to play-offs with victory over Lucknow Super Giants

Rajasthan Royals moved up to the second spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Trent Boult were the top performers for RR as they won the match by 24 runs and are currently on 16 points.

Lucknow Super Giants moved out of the Top-2 due to the heavy defeat and although they have the same number of points as RR, the net run rate took a hit due to the loss on Sunday. While LSG move down to a NRR of 0.262, RR improved their run rate to 0.304 – the second best in IPL 2022.

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Gujarat Titans continue to top the table with 20 points from 13 matches and with their win over Chennai Super Kings earlier in the day, they are guaranteed to finish in the Top-2. As a result, they will have two shots at reaching the final of the tournament on their debut season.

Chennai Super Kings suffered their ninth loss of the tournament as they remain in the ninth position with eight points – two points ahead of last placed Mumbai Indians (6 points from 12 encounters).

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Royal Challengers Bangalore are currently fourth with 14 points while Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders are fifth and sixth respectively with 12 points. However, DC have a slight advantage in the race to claim the playoffs spots as they have played a game less than RCB and KKR.

The seventh and eighth places belong to Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.

Rajasthan Royals moved up to the second spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Trent Boult were the top performers for RR as they won the match by 24 runs and are currently on 16 points.

Rajasthan Royals moved up to the second spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Trent Boult were the top performers for RR as they won the match by 24 runs and are currently on 16 points. Lucknow Super Giants moved out of the Top-2 due to the heavy defeat and although they have the same number of points as RR, the net run rate took a hit due to the loss on Sunday. While LSG move down to a NRR of 0.262, RR improved their run rate to 0.304 – the second best in IPL 2022. Also read | 'Terrific find': Former England skipper picks Rajasthan Royals youngster as 'best debutant' of IPL 2022 Gujarat Titans continue to top the table with 20 points from 13 matches and with their win over Chennai Super Kings earlier in the day, they are guaranteed to finish in the Top-2. As a result, they will have two shots at reaching the final of the tournament on their debut season. Chennai Super Kings suffered their ninth loss of the tournament as they remain in the ninth position with eight points – two points ahead of last placed Mumbai Indians (6 points from 12 encounters). Royal Challengers Bangalore are currently fourth with 14 points while Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders are fifth and sixth respectively with 12 points. However, DC have a slight advantage in the race to claim the playoffs spots as they have played a game less than RCB and KKR. The seventh and eighth places belong to Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan picked Rajasthan Royals youngster Kuldeep Sen as the ‘debutant of the season’ for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the cricketer from Madhya Pradesh has impressed everyone with his performances. Speaking on Cricbuzz, the former England international said that the other choice for him was Delhi Capitals all-rounder Rovman Powell but Kuldeep’s bowling performances in key situations tiled the scales in his favour.

"I could say Rovman Powell, but I am going to go with Kuldeep Sen of Rajasthan Royals. He has bowled the key overs. He bowled that over against Stoinis to get them over the line in his debut match. He has got eight wickets, bowls the key overs and has been a terrific find for Rajasthan.”

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Kuldeep made his debut in the match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 10 and he instantly made a name for himself by defending 15 runs in the final over against Marcus Stoinis. Since then, he has taken eight wickets in seven games with figures of 4/20 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Powell has not bowled much for Delhi Capitals but he has scored 205 runs in 12 matches with an impressive strike rate of 161.42. The batting position does not allow him to play a huge number of deliveries but the West Indies all-rounder was able to play couple of match-winning knocks.

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Rajasthan Royals are in the top half of the table after an impressive run of form while Delhi Capitals, who are currently fifth, are looking to make their way into the playoff berths.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan picked Rajasthan Royals youngster Kuldeep Sen as the ‘debutant of the season’ for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the cricketer from Madhya Pradesh has impressed everyone with his performances.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan picked Rajasthan Royals youngster Kuldeep Sen as the ‘debutant of the season’ for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the cricketer from Madhya Pradesh has impressed everyone with his performances. Speaking on Cricbuzz, the former England international said that the other choice for him was Delhi Capitals all-rounder Rovman Powell but Kuldeep’s bowling performances in key situations tiled the scales in his favour. "I could say Rovman Powell, but I am going to go with Kuldeep Sen of Rajasthan Royals. He has bowled the key overs. He bowled that over against Stoinis to get them over the line in his debut match. He has got eight wickets, bowls the key overs and has been a terrific find for Rajasthan.” Also read | Wriddhiman Saha's unbeaten 67 gives GT a comfortable seven-wicket win over CSK Kuldeep made his debut in the match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 10 and he instantly made a name for himself by defending 15 runs in the final over against Marcus Stoinis. Since then, he has taken eight wickets in seven games with figures of 4/20 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Powell has not bowled much for Delhi Capitals but he has scored 205 runs in 12 matches with an impressive strike rate of 161.42. The batting position does not allow him to play a huge number of deliveries but the West Indies all-rounder was able to play couple of match-winning knocks. Also read | 'Enough opportunities': Former India cricketer picks two CSK bowlers who can play for the national team Rajasthan Royals are in the top half of the table after an impressive run of form while Delhi Capitals, who are currently fifth, are looking to make their way into the playoff berths.

'Terrific find': Former England skipper picks Rajasthan Royals youngster as 'best debutant' of IPL 2022

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be aiming to become the second team to qualify for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (May 15). LSG suffered a humiliating 62-run defeat against table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last game and will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways.

Asked to chase down a moderate target of 145 runs, LSG's batting line-up faltered against Gujarat Titans at the MCA Stadium in Pune as they were skittled out for just 82 runs - their lowest total in IPL so far. It was a disappointing performance from KL Rahul &amp; Co., who were also given a moving speech by mentor Gautam Gambhir in the dressing room post the game.

'Losing is fine but there is a lot wrong in giving up' - was Gambhir's message to his team after their dismal show against the Titans. Lucknow Super Giants will be hoping to make amends with the willow and return to winning ways against Sanju Samson-led Royals on Sunday.

Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, not only have a healthy chance of making it to the playoffs but they might as well finish in the top two if they can win their remaining two matches. RR too are heading into their clash against LSG on the back of an 8-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals in their last game.

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Several issues have popped up for the Royals in their last few games. While runs have dried up for in-form Jos Buttler, who was looking unstoppable at the start of the season with twin centuries, captain Sanju Samson too has only one fifty in the last five games for his team.

However, with the return of West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer in the playing XI after the birth of his first child, Rajasthan Royals will be hoping to spark a turnaround against LSG on Sunday. If LSG win, they will qualify for the playoffs while a loss for them would put RR in a strong position in the race for the top four.

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LSG vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction:

Rajasthan Royals have struggled to close games with the likes of Trent Boult and Jos Buttler failing to deliver in the last few games. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants will be desperate to return to winning ways after their humiliating defeat against GT. KL Rahul &amp; Co. are likely to win and qualify for the playoffs on Sunday.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be aiming to become the second team to qualify for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (May 15).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be aiming to become the second team to qualify for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (May 15). LSG suffered a humiliating 62-run defeat against table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last game and will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways. Asked to chase down a moderate target of 145 runs, LSG's batting line-up faltered against Gujarat Titans at the MCA Stadium in Pune as they were skittled out for just 82 runs - their lowest total in IPL so far. It was a disappointing performance from KL Rahul & Co., who were also given a moving speech by mentor Gautam Gambhir in the dressing room post the game. 'Losing is fine but there is a lot wrong in giving up' - was Gambhir's message to his team after their dismal show against the Titans. Lucknow Super Giants will be hoping to make amends with the willow and return to winning ways against Sanju Samson-led Royals on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, not only have a healthy chance of making it to the playoffs but they might as well finish in the top two if they can win their remaining two matches. RR too are heading into their clash against LSG on the back of an 8-wicket loss against Delhi Capitals in their last game. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer issues clarification on 'CEO is involved in team selection' statement after KKR thrash SRH Several issues have popped up for the Royals in their last few games. While runs have dried up for in-form Jos Buttler, who was looking unstoppable at the start of the season with twin centuries, captain Sanju Samson too has only one fifty in the last five games for his team. However, with the return of West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer in the playing XI after the birth of his first child, Rajasthan Royals will be hoping to spark a turnaround against LSG on Sunday. If LSG win, they will qualify for the playoffs while a loss for them would put RR in a strong position in the race for the top four. Also Read: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs LSG vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction: Rajasthan Royals have struggled to close games with the likes of Trent Boult and Jos Buttler failing to deliver in the last few games. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants will be desperate to return to winning ways after their humiliating defeat against GT. KL Rahul & Co. are likely to win and qualify for the playoffs on Sunday.

LSG vs RR, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match?

Both Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back from defeats as they face each other in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter on Sunday.

Head-to-head

This will be the first encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals.

Stats

The Brabourne Stadium has been an extremely high-scoring venue with the team batting first scoring 200 runs in the last three matches. In all the three matches, the team batting first was able to clinch the victory. Overall, this venue has seen seven 200-plus totals in the tournament.

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When it comes to player battles, Jason Holder will be looking to continue his brilliant record against Sanju Samson who has lost his wicket three to the West Indies all-rounder. On the other hand, both Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed Quinton De Kock six times in the IPL.

Trivia

Although the batting has excelled for RR, the fast bowlers have taken only 37 wickets in the tournament till now – the lowest by any team. For LSG, the story is a bit different as their fast bowlers have taken 51 wickets with the best economy rate (8.11) in the competition.

Predicted XIs

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen

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Complete squads

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Karan Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Manish Pandey, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manan Vohra, Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis, Ankit Rajpoot, Krishnappa Gowtham, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Rassie van der Dussen, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Navdeep Saini, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

Both Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back from defeats as they face each other in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter on Sunday.

Both Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back from defeats as they face each other in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter on Sunday. Head-to-head This will be the first encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals. Stats The Brabourne Stadium has been an extremely high-scoring venue with the team batting first scoring 200 runs in the last three matches. In all the three matches, the team batting first was able to clinch the victory. Overall, this venue has seen seven 200-plus totals in the tournament. Also read | India create history, clinch maiden Thomas Cup title after thrashing Indonesia When it comes to player battles, Jason Holder will be looking to continue his brilliant record against Sanju Samson who has lost his wicket three to the West Indies all-rounder. On the other hand, both Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed Quinton De Kock six times in the IPL. Trivia Although the batting has excelled for RR, the fast bowlers have taken only 37 wickets in the tournament till now – the lowest by any team. For LSG, the story is a bit different as their fast bowlers have taken 51 wickets with the best economy rate (8.11) in the competition. Predicted XIs Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal, Rassie van der Dussen, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen Also read | In pics-All you need to know about two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds Complete squads Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda, Karan Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan, Manish Pandey, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manan Vohra, Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis, Ankit Rajpoot, Krishnappa Gowtham, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Rassie van der Dussen, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Navdeep Saini, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Micthell Marsh and David Warner starred with the bat for Delhi Capitals (DC) as they thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 11). It was a brilliant all-round performance from DC, who kept their playoffs hopes alive in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a much-needed win.

DC skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and invited RR to bat first in the game. His bowlers didn't let him down as thet managed to restrict Sanju Samson &amp; Co. to 160/6 in 20 overs. R Ashwin notched up his highest ever T20 score for RR with a brilliant 50 off 38 balls while Devdutt Padikkal scored a quickfire 48 off 30 balls.

However, DC pacers dominated the proceedings at the DY Patil Stadium as the trio of Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje and Marsh finished with two wickets each. While DC were expected to have a tight run-chase, Marsh and Warner combined to make light work of the 161-run target.

After losing opener KS Bharat&nbsp;on a duck, the duo joined forces to post a massive 144-run stand for the second wicket and take DC over the line comfortably. While Warner scored an unbeaten 52 off 41 balls, Marsh was the aggressor with a stunning 89 off 62 balls laced with 7 sixes and 5 fours.

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With the win, Delhi Capitals moved to the fifth spot on the points table and are still alive in the race for the playoffs with 12 points from as many matches this season. RR, on the other hand, are stuck at the third spot with 14 points from 12 games.

Check out the updated IPL 2022 points table:

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Both Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals now have their fates in their own hands with two games to go in the season. While DC can reach a maximum of 16 points this season, RR can still get to 18 points and assure themselves of a spot in the top four.

Micthell Marsh and David Warner starred with the bat for Delhi Capitals (DC) as they thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 11).

Micthell Marsh and David Warner starred with the bat for Delhi Capitals (DC) as they thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 11). It was a brilliant all-round performance from DC, who kept their playoffs hopes alive in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a much-needed win. DC skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and invited RR to bat first in the game. His bowlers didn't let him down as thet managed to restrict Sanju Samson & Co. to 160/6 in 20 overs. R Ashwin notched up his highest ever T20 score for RR with a brilliant 50 off 38 balls while Devdutt Padikkal scored a quickfire 48 off 30 balls. However, DC pacers dominated the proceedings at the DY Patil Stadium as the trio of Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje and Marsh finished with two wickets each. While DC were expected to have a tight run-chase, Marsh and Warner combined to make light work of the 161-run target. After losing opener KS Bharat on a duck, the duo joined forces to post a massive 144-run stand for the second wicket and take DC over the line comfortably. While Warner scored an unbeaten 52 off 41 balls, Marsh was the aggressor with a stunning 89 off 62 balls laced with 7 sixes and 5 fours. Also Read: Mitchell Marsh's all-round heroics power Delhi Capitals to crucial 8-wicket win over RR With the win, Delhi Capitals moved to the fifth spot on the points table and are still alive in the race for the playoffs with 12 points from as many matches this season. RR, on the other hand, are stuck at the third spot with 14 points from 12 games. Check out the updated IPL 2022 points table: Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja to miss the remainder of IPL 2022 due to injury, confirm CSK Both Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals now have their fates in their own hands with two games to go in the season. While DC can reach a maximum of 16 points this season, RR can still get to 18 points and assure themselves of a spot in the top four.

Updated IPL 2022 points table after Delhi Capitals thrash Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets

The&nbsp;action will continue in IPL 2022 edition as the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the&nbsp;Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. The clash holds a lot of significance for both sides as the playoffs race has intensified in the last few games.

Talking about the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise, the 2008 winners are in a better position than their opposition. The Rajasthan unit come into this game on the back of an important six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), where they chased for the first time this season. So far, they have accumulated 14 points and from 11 encounters and, hence, a win will take them closer to the playoffs.&nbsp;

On the other hand, DC have been plagued with several concerns this season. From players' unavailability, injury and Covid-19 concerns, many things have let down the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi unit. They are heading into this game on the back of a forgettable outing versus MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where they lost by a whopping 91-run margin. For the IPL 2020 runners-up, they cannot afford more slip-ups if they need to progress ahead into the tournament.

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Match prediction for RR vs DC clash:&nbsp;In head-to-head, Rajasthan is slightly ahead (13-12). Since 2019, DC lead 6-3. While the third-placed RR will start as favourites given they have had more things working in their favour throughout the season, the fifth-ranked DC will be upbeat after a controversial end to the contest when both sides met earlier this season (where RR won by 15 runs). The venue has seen teams batting first winning the last two games with the wicket being two-paced. Will DC bounce back from their mistakes and win at the same venue where CSK demolished them? Form and consistency surely favours RR.

The action will continue in IPL 2022 edition as the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

The action will continue in IPL 2022 edition as the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. The clash holds a lot of significance for both sides as the playoffs race has intensified in the last few games. Talking about the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise, the 2008 winners are in a better position than their opposition. The Rajasthan unit come into this game on the back of an important six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), where they chased for the first time this season. So far, they have accumulated 14 points and from 11 encounters and, hence, a win will take them closer to the playoffs. On the other hand, DC have been plagued with several concerns this season. From players' unavailability, injury and Covid-19 concerns, many things have let down the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi unit. They are heading into this game on the back of a forgettable outing versus MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where they lost by a whopping 91-run margin. For the IPL 2020 runners-up, they cannot afford more slip-ups if they need to progress ahead into the tournament. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Rashid Khan creates history, becomes 3rd bowler to achieve 450 T20 scalps as GT beat LSG Match prediction for RR vs DC clash: In head-to-head, Rajasthan is slightly ahead (13-12). Since 2019, DC lead 6-3. While the third-placed RR will start as favourites given they have had more things working in their favour throughout the season, the fifth-ranked DC will be upbeat after a controversial end to the contest when both sides met earlier this season (where RR won by 15 runs). The venue has seen teams batting first winning the last two games with the wicket being two-paced. Will DC bounce back from their mistakes and win at the same venue where CSK demolished them? Form and consistency surely favours RR.

RR vs DC, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals clash?

The IPL 2022 edition is in its business end as the league stage is coming to an end. With each passing day and after every match, the playoffs scenario is getting interesting. While as many as four teams -- outside the top-four -- are tied on 10 points whereas Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are in the third and fourth place respectively, newcomers&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have exceeded expectations and are in the top two spots, respectively, after match 56.

Both Gujarat and Lucknow&nbsp;are almost on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs. They will meet in the reverse fixture on Tuesday evening (May 10) and the winner will become the first team to enter the IPL 15 playoffs. Ahead of the marquee encounter, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat will become the first side to attain a playoffs berth this season with a win over Lucknow.

"Gujarat Titans are going to win the match against Lucknow Super Giants and they will become the first team to qualify. The Hardik Pandya-led side is very strong. Rashid Khan is in great form and coach Ashish Nehra is giving them just the right amount of confidence. This team is difficult to beat," Harbhajan said on Cricket Live show on Star Sports.

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Gujarat and Lucknow had locked horns in match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Being asked to bat first, Lucknow posted 158-6 and lost the clash by five wickets in what was a tight contest. Another thrilling battle is expected between both sides on Tuesday evening.

Lucknow is coming to this clash on the back of a four-match winning streak whereas Gujarat have lost two in a row and, hence, will be desperate to return to winning ways and qualify for the playoffs.

The IPL 2022 edition is in its business end as the league stage is coming to an end. With each passing day and after every match, the playoffs scenario is getting interesting.

The IPL 2022 edition is in its business end as the league stage is coming to an end. With each passing day and after every match, the playoffs scenario is getting interesting. While as many as four teams -- outside the top-four -- are tied on 10 points whereas Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are in the third and fourth place respectively, newcomers Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have exceeded expectations and are in the top two spots, respectively, after match 56. Both Gujarat and Lucknow are almost on the brink of qualifying for the playoffs. They will meet in the reverse fixture on Tuesday evening (May 10) and the winner will become the first team to enter the IPL 15 playoffs. Ahead of the marquee encounter, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat will become the first side to attain a playoffs berth this season with a win over Lucknow. "Gujarat Titans are going to win the match against Lucknow Super Giants and they will become the first team to qualify. The Hardik Pandya-led side is very strong. Rashid Khan is in great form and coach Ashish Nehra is giving them just the right amount of confidence. This team is difficult to beat," Harbhajan said on Cricket Live show on Star Sports. ALSO READ | GT vs LSG, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants match? Gujarat and Lucknow had locked horns in match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Being asked to bat first, Lucknow posted 158-6 and lost the clash by five wickets in what was a tight contest. Another thrilling battle is expected between both sides on Tuesday evening. Lucknow is coming to this clash on the back of a four-match winning streak whereas Gujarat have lost two in a row and, hence, will be desperate to return to winning ways and qualify for the playoffs.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (May 07). RR had started the season on a superb note and entered the top four with a hat-trick of wins before faltering to two consecutive defeats in their last two games.

The Sanju Samson-led suffered a five-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians, handing them their first win of the season before going down against Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in their last outing. They will be desperate to bring an end to the losing streak and grab another two points to move up on the points table.

RR have ridden on the individual brilliance of the likes of Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal so far this season. However, the duo's failures in the last two games resulted in crushing defeats for Samson &amp; Co., who will be hoping others can also contribute and propel them to a much-needed victory on Saturday.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have been far from consistent this season. With five wins and as mah defeats in their first ten matches, they are well in contention to qualify for the playoffs. However, Mayank Agarwal &amp; Co. are yet to win two matches on the trot this season and will be looking to do that against RR on Saturday.

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Punjab Kings stunned table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets in their last game and have momentum going their way as the season moves towards its business end. While Kagiso Rabada has been brilliant with the ball, the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa have carried Punjab's batting this season.

Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (PBKS vs RR), IPL 2022 today match prediction:

Rajasthan Royals' season has so far been heavily dependent on the forms of their stars Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal with the bat and ball respectively. Their middle-order hasn't been tested much while pacers have struggled to take wickets regularly. If Punjab Kings can exploit the galring weaknesses in RR line-up, they will come out on top against Samson &amp; Co. at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (May 07).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to return to winning ways when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 52 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (May 07). RR had started the season on a superb note and entered the top four with a hat-trick of wins before faltering to two consecutive defeats in their last two games. The Sanju Samson-led suffered a five-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians, handing them their first win of the season before going down against Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in their last outing. They will be desperate to bring an end to the losing streak and grab another two points to move up on the points table. RR have ridden on the individual brilliance of the likes of Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal so far this season. However, the duo's failures in the last two games resulted in crushing defeats for Samson & Co., who will be hoping others can also contribute and propel them to a much-needed victory on Saturday. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have been far from consistent this season. With five wins and as mah defeats in their first ten matches, they are well in contention to qualify for the playoffs. However, Mayank Agarwal & Co. are yet to win two matches on the trot this season and will be looking to do that against RR on Saturday. Also Read: Rohit Sharma hits 200th six in MI jersey, joins Virat Kohli in elite list of batters Punjab Kings stunned table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets in their last game and have momentum going their way as the season moves towards its business end. While Kagiso Rabada has been brilliant with the ball, the likes of Liam Livingstone, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa have carried Punjab's batting this season. Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (PBKS vs RR), IPL 2022 today match prediction: Rajasthan Royals' season has so far been heavily dependent on the forms of their stars Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal with the bat and ball respectively. Their middle-order hasn't been tested much while pacers have struggled to take wickets regularly. If Punjab Kings can exploit the galring weaknesses in RR line-up, they will come out on top against Samson & Co. at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

PBKS vs RR, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals clash?

Jos Buttler has been the star for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the England international added another major accolade to his already illustrious career.

During the encounter against Punjab Kings on Saturday, the wicketkeeper batsman became the first Rajasthan Royals batsman ever to score 600 runs in a single season. Buttler scored just 30 runs on Saturday but that was enough to extend his run in the list of top run-scorers in the tournament.

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Buttler currently has 618 runs from 11 matches in the tournament – surpassing Ajinkya Rahane as the top-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in a season. Rahane scored 560 runs for RR in the 2012 season with Buttler holding the second spot earlier with 543 runs in the 2018 edition of the competition.

Buttler was retained by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2022 season. Buttler has been a constant performer for the side with more than 300 runs in 2019 and 2020 and with three centuries in 2022, the England international has been the top performer for his side by a huge distance.

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Rajasthan Royals ended up defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal performing brilliantly. Chahal took three wickets to stop PBKS from posting a big total despite a half century from Jonny Bairstow. In response, Jaiswal scored his first fifty of this year’s tournament and Shimron Hetmyer provided the finishing touches as RR marched to victory.

RR is currently third in the IPL points table with a net run rate of 0.326.

Jos Buttler has been the star for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the England international added another major accolade to his already illustrious career.

Jos Buttler has been the star for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the England international added another major accolade to his already illustrious career. During the encounter against Punjab Kings on Saturday, the wicketkeeper batsman became the first Rajasthan Royals batsman ever to score 600 runs in a single season. Buttler scored just 30 runs on Saturday but that was enough to extend his run in the list of top run-scorers in the tournament. Also read | IPL 2022: Chahal becomes second bowler after Malinga to achieve massive feat Buttler currently has 618 runs from 11 matches in the tournament – surpassing Ajinkya Rahane as the top-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in a season. Rahane scored 560 runs for RR in the 2012 season with Buttler holding the second spot earlier with 543 runs in the 2018 edition of the competition. Buttler was retained by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2022 season. Buttler has been a constant performer for the side with more than 300 runs in 2019 and 2020 and with three centuries in 2022, the England international has been the top performer for his side by a huge distance. Also read | MI become 1st team to be knocked out of IPL 2022 after RR beat PBKS Rajasthan Royals ended up defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal performing brilliantly. Chahal took three wickets to stop PBKS from posting a big total despite a half century from Jonny Bairstow. In response, Jaiswal scored his first fifty of this year’s tournament and Shimron Hetmyer provided the finishing touches as RR marched to victory. RR is currently third in the IPL points table with a net run rate of 0.326.

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IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals register comprehensive victory against Punjab Kings

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal marked his return to Rajasthan Royals` playing eleven with a scintillating 68 while Shimron Hetmyer exhibited his finishing exploits in an unbeaten 31 to help the side defeat Punjab Kings by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

After Jonny Bairstow`s 58 and Jitesh Sharma`s unbeaten 38 took Punjab to 189/5, Jaiswal shined in his comeback match of the tournament. Despite Devdutt Padikkal struggling to get going, Hetmyer ensured that Rajasthan chased down the total to successfully break their two-match losing streak and keep themselves in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs.

Jaiswal began by slamming two fours through cuts in the off-side and a glorious picked-up six over deep square leg. Jos Buttler joined the attacking party in the fourth over, launching Kagiso Rabada for a six over deep midwicket. He followed it up with three fours -- carving one through extra cover, a lap-pull over short fine leg while in air and smoked through cover. But Rabada had the last laugh, having an over-improvising Buttler caught at short third man.

Sanju Samson took over the attacking mantle after Buttler`s fall, finding luck in getting fours through edges twice while nailing other boundaries with sheer timing through point and cover. But his stay at the crease ended when he miscued to long-off off Rishi Dhawan.

Jaiswal, meanwhile, continued with his charge, heaving a four over Sandeep Sharma`s head and produced a stunning inside-out lofted six over extra cover off Rahul Chahar. Sharma came under from Jaiswal again when he carted back-to-back fours -- slapping over long-off and playing a silken late cut through third man.

Jaiswal reached his maiden fifty of the tournament in 33 balls. He then followed it up with three fours off Dhawan in the 13th over -- a smack over long-on, scoop flying over short third man and nailing drive past cover. After taking another four through reverse sweep off Chahar, Jaiswal tried to take over Arshdeep Singh but holed out to long-off, breaking the 56-run stand.

With 47 runs needed off the last five overs, Shimron Hetmyer clipped Rabada through fine leg and cracked successive boundaries in the arc between mid-wicket and long-on. Hetmyer and Padikkal took four and six respectively off Rabada to make the equation really easy for Rajasthan.

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Arshdeep nailed his yorkers in a top-class 19th over and got Padikkal out with a low full toss chipped to cover. Hetmyer dispatched Chahar for a six over wide long-on and finished off the chase with a single in the same region to seal Rajasthan`s first win of the tournament in a chase.

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Brief Scores: Punjab Kings 189/5 in 20 overs (Jonny Bairstow 56, Jitesh Sharma 38 not out; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/28, Ravichandran Ashwin 1/32) lost to Rajasthan Royals 190/4 in 19.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 68, Shimron Hetmyer 31 not out; Arshdeep Singh 2/29, Rishi Dhawan 1/25)

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal marked his return to Rajasthan Royals` playing eleven with a scintillating 68 while Shimron Hetmyer exhibited his finishing exploits in an unbeaten 31 to help the side defeat Punjab Kings by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal marked his return to Rajasthan Royals` playing eleven with a scintillating 68 while Shimron Hetmyer exhibited his finishing exploits in an unbeaten 31 to help the side defeat Punjab Kings by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. After Jonny Bairstow`s 58 and Jitesh Sharma`s unbeaten 38 took Punjab to 189/5, Jaiswal shined in his comeback match of the tournament. Despite Devdutt Padikkal struggling to get going, Hetmyer ensured that Rajasthan chased down the total to successfully break their two-match losing streak and keep themselves in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs. Jaiswal began by slamming two fours through cuts in the off-side and a glorious picked-up six over deep square leg. Jos Buttler joined the attacking party in the fourth over, launching Kagiso Rabada for a six over deep midwicket. He followed it up with three fours -- carving one through extra cover, a lap-pull over short fine leg while in air and smoked through cover. But Rabada had the last laugh, having an over-improvising Buttler caught at short third man. Sanju Samson took over the attacking mantle after Buttler`s fall, finding luck in getting fours through edges twice while nailing other boundaries with sheer timing through point and cover. But his stay at the crease ended when he miscued to long-off off Rishi Dhawan. Jaiswal, meanwhile, continued with his charge, heaving a four over Sandeep Sharma`s head and produced a stunning inside-out lofted six over extra cover off Rahul Chahar. Sharma came under from Jaiswal again when he carted back-to-back fours -- slapping over long-off and playing a silken late cut through third man. Jaiswal reached his maiden fifty of the tournament in 33 balls. He then followed it up with three fours off Dhawan in the 13th over -- a smack over long-on, scoop flying over short third man and nailing drive past cover. After taking another four through reverse sweep off Chahar, Jaiswal tried to take over Arshdeep Singh but holed out to long-off, breaking the 56-run stand. With 47 runs needed off the last five overs, Shimron Hetmyer clipped Rabada through fine leg and cracked successive boundaries in the arc between mid-wicket and long-on. Hetmyer and Padikkal took four and six respectively off Rabada to make the equation really easy for Rajasthan. Also Read: Yuzvendra Chahal becomes second bowler after Lasith Malinga to achieve massive feat Arshdeep nailed his yorkers in a top-class 19th over and got Padikkal out with a low full toss chipped to cover. Hetmyer dispatched Chahar for a six over wide long-on and finished off the chase with a single in the same region to seal Rajasthan`s first win of the tournament in a chase. Also Read: Kieron Pollard will not play any further in IPL 2022: Ex-India cricketer makes bold statement on MI star Brief Scores: Punjab Kings 189/5 in 20 overs (Jonny Bairstow 56, Jitesh Sharma 38 not out; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/28, Ravichandran Ashwin 1/32) lost to Rajasthan Royals 190/4 in 19.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 68, Shimron Hetmyer 31 not out; Arshdeep Singh 2/29, Rishi Dhawan 1/25)

IPL 2022: Yashasvi Jaiswal's fifty, Shimron Hetmyer's finishing exploits help RR beat by PBKS by 6 wickets

It has been an impressive season for Yuzvendra Chahal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he added a massive milestone to his name. The leg-spinner became the second bowler in the history of the tournament to take 20 wickets or more in four different editions after legend Lasith Malinga.

Chahal has been claiming wickets at regular intervals and against Punjab Kings on Saturday, the spinner was once again the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets. Currently, Chahal has 22 wickets from 11 matches, and he is four wickets ahead of second-placed Kuldeep Yadav (18 wickets).

Mumbai Indians fast bowler Lasith Malinga also achieved the feat of taking 20 wickets or more in four different seasons during his nine-season stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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On Saturday, Chahal stopped Punjab Kings from scoring big as he claimed the wickets of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow. The wrist-spinner was able to generate a lot of movement from the pitch as he ended the innings with figures of 3/28 in four overs.

Chahal achieved the feat of taking 20 wickets or more in 2015, 2016 and 2020 ahead of this season.

Thanks to his performances, Chahal also became the most successful Rajasthan Royals spinner in a season as he surpassed Shreyas Gopal’s tally of 20 wickets that he achieved in 2019.

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Punjab Kings ended the innings on 189/5 in 20 overs with Bairstow top scoring with 56. Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone played blinders towards the end to solidify the innings.

It has been an impressive season for Yuzvendra Chahal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he added a massive milestone to his name. The leg-spinner became the second bowler in the history of the tournament to take 20 wickets or more in four different editions after legend Lasith Malinga.

It has been an impressive season for Yuzvendra Chahal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he added a massive milestone to his name. The leg-spinner became the second bowler in the history of the tournament to take 20 wickets or more in four different editions after legend Lasith Malinga. Chahal has been claiming wickets at regular intervals and against Punjab Kings on Saturday, the spinner was once again the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets. Currently, Chahal has 22 wickets from 11 matches, and he is four wickets ahead of second-placed Kuldeep Yadav (18 wickets). Mumbai Indians fast bowler Lasith Malinga also achieved the feat of taking 20 wickets or more in four different seasons during his nine-season stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read | IPL 2022: LSG to pay special Mother's Day tribute during KKR clash On Saturday, Chahal stopped Punjab Kings from scoring big as he claimed the wickets of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow. The wrist-spinner was able to generate a lot of movement from the pitch as he ended the innings with figures of 3/28 in four overs. Chahal achieved the feat of taking 20 wickets or more in 2015, 2016 and 2020 ahead of this season. Thanks to his performances, Chahal also became the most successful Rajasthan Royals spinner in a season as he surpassed Shreyas Gopal’s tally of 20 wickets that he achieved in 2019. Also read | End of IPL 2022 for Pollard? Ex-India opener makes bold statement on MI star Punjab Kings ended the innings on 189/5 in 20 overs with Bairstow top scoring with 56. Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone played blinders towards the end to solidify the innings.

IPL 2022: Yuzvendra Chahal becomes second bowler after Lasith Malinga to achieve massive feat

Sanju Samson has come a long way. While he hasn't taken international cricket by a storm as yet, there is no doubting his talent and overall skills at the highest level. Even in the IPL, the 27-year-old Samson has made a mark and is Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper after being&nbsp;consistent in their line-up for years.

However, just like every other cricketer or sports personality, Samson's early days weren't smooth as well. He went through his fair share of struggles and his family also faced quite a few hurdles. Recalling an incident on how his parents tolerated insults from people, Samson told Gaurav Kapoor on Breakfast with Champions, "My father and mother used to pick my kit bag, which was very heavy. to the bus stand. There used to be noise from behind "Oye Sachin aur uske papa bhi jaa rahe hai bhai, ye banega Tendulkar?" (Oh look, Sachin and his father are also going. Will he become Tendulkar?) So he has also tolerated a lot of taunts."

"But they and mainly my brother were confident that I would play for India. My brother told me that it was his superstition to not tell me that I would play for India but he always knew from within that I was capable," added Samson.

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At present, Samson has played 13 T20Is and a solitary ODI for Team India. In the IPL, he has 3,366 runs in 131 encounters, mainly representing the RR franchise. Currently, he is focused on taking RR to their second IPL title after a long gap of 14 years in IPL 15.

Sanju Samson has come a long way. While he hasn't taken international cricket by a storm as yet, there is no doubting his talent and overall skills at the highest level.

Sanju Samson has come a long way. While he hasn't taken international cricket by a storm as yet, there is no doubting his talent and overall skills at the highest level. Even in the IPL, the 27-year-old Samson has made a mark and is Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper after being consistent in their line-up for years. However, just like every other cricketer or sports personality, Samson's early days weren't smooth as well. He went through his fair share of struggles and his family also faced quite a few hurdles. Recalling an incident on how his parents tolerated insults from people, Samson told Gaurav Kapoor on Breakfast with Champions, "My father and mother used to pick my kit bag, which was very heavy. to the bus stand. There used to be noise from behind "Oye Sachin aur uske papa bhi jaa rahe hai bhai, ye banega Tendulkar?" (Oh look, Sachin and his father are also going. Will he become Tendulkar?) So he has also tolerated a lot of taunts." "But they and mainly my brother were confident that I would play for India. My brother told me that it was his superstition to not tell me that I would play for India but he always knew from within that I was capable," added Samson. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson shares his first-ever experience of batting alongside Rahul Dravid during RR debut At present, Samson has played 13 T20Is and a solitary ODI for Team India. In the IPL, he has 3,366 runs in 131 encounters, mainly representing the RR franchise. Currently, he is focused on taking RR to their second IPL title after a long gap of 14 years in IPL 15.

'Will he become Sachin Tendulkar?' RR captain Sanju Samson reveals how his family tolerated insults

Sanju Samson has come a long way. While he has still not become a regular for Team India, the Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman has shown his talent and skills to world cricket with some cameos&nbsp;for the national side and his resounding success in the IPL, representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

At present, Samson is the captain of the one-time winners RR. Back in 2013, in his debut IPL season, he joined the team when it was being led by India's current head coach Rahul Dravid.&nbsp;Recalling a hilarious incident of batting alongside Dravid for the first time on&nbsp;Breakfast with Champions, the 27-year-old revealed to the host Gaurav Kapoor&nbsp;that it was one of the most special&nbsp;moments of his life.

"Never before or after, have I batted the way I did on those two days. I'd hit a shot and a voice from behind would come - 'What a shot'. 'Shot Sanju'! That kept pumping me up. It was magical, very special," he said.

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Talking about the hilarious episode, Samson said that he was sent in at No. 3 on debut with Dravid being in the middle. "I never thought I would bat alongside Rahul Dravid. So my first game I played... I went one-down, Rahul Sir was opening. I knew they'd sent me to hit so I went and hit the first ball. I did something like that [shadow bats a shot on the leg side] and it went for a four.

"Rahul Sir came to me [while tapping on the surface] he said, 'Sanju take your time. Take a couple of balls and see what you can do. The next ball was a bouncer and I subconsciously pulled and it went for 4 runs. Sir came over and said, 'Keep going, keep going'," Samson added.

Samson has grown from strength to strength&nbsp;playing for the RR franchise. So far, he has amassed 3,366 runs in 131 IPL games -- while also representing the Delhi Daredevils (DD) in between -- at a strike rate of&nbsp;135.73.

Talking about the Samson-led RR franchise, they are currently at the third position in the IPL 2022 points table, with six wins from ten games. They will be hoping to enter the playoffs and end their 14-year-long trophy drought.

Sanju Samson has come a long way. While he has still not become a regular for Team India, the Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman has shown his talent and skills to world cricket with some cameos for the national side and his resounding success in the IPL, representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Sanju Samson has come a long way. While he has still not become a regular for Team India, the Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman has shown his talent and skills to world cricket with some cameos for the national side and his resounding success in the IPL, representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR). At present, Samson is the captain of the one-time winners RR. Back in 2013, in his debut IPL season, he joined the team when it was being led by India's current head coach Rahul Dravid. Recalling a hilarious incident of batting alongside Dravid for the first time on Breakfast with Champions, the 27-year-old revealed to the host Gaurav Kapoor that it was one of the most special moments of his life. "Never before or after, have I batted the way I did on those two days. I'd hit a shot and a voice from behind would come - 'What a shot'. 'Shot Sanju'! That kept pumping me up. It was magical, very special," he said. ALSO READ | GT vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match? Talking about the hilarious episode, Samson said that he was sent in at No. 3 on debut with Dravid being in the middle. "I never thought I would bat alongside Rahul Dravid. So my first game I played... I went one-down, Rahul Sir was opening. I knew they'd sent me to hit so I went and hit the first ball. I did something like that [shadow bats a shot on the leg side] and it went for a four. "Rahul Sir came to me [while tapping on the surface] he said, 'Sanju take your time. Take a couple of balls and see what you can do. The next ball was a bouncer and I subconsciously pulled and it went for 4 runs. Sir came over and said, 'Keep going, keep going'," Samson added. Samson has grown from strength to strength playing for the RR franchise. So far, he has amassed 3,366 runs in 131 IPL games -- while also representing the Delhi Daredevils (DD) in between -- at a strike rate of 135.73. Talking about the Samson-led RR franchise, they are currently at the third position in the IPL 2022 points table, with six wins from ten games. They will be hoping to enter the playoffs and end their 14-year-long trophy drought.

Sanju Samson shares his first-ever experience of batting alongside Rahul Dravid during RR debut

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated in-form Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to snap their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League here on Monday. KKR first restricted RR to 152 for five after opting to bowl and then chased down the target with five balls to spare to return to winning ways and heave a sigh of relief.

Nitish Rana (48 not out) anchored the chase, while Rinku Singh played a 23-ball unbeaten 42-run cameo to help KKR overwhelm the target with consummate ease. Aaron Finch's poor run continued as he was cleaned up by Kuldeep Sen early on as KKR made a sedate start to their chase.

KKR batters found the going tough on a slow-paced Wankhede pitch, where shot-making wasn't easy at all. 
Baba Indrajith (15) was bounced out by Prasidh Krishna soon but captain Shreyas Iyer (34 off 32) and Nitish Rana batted sensibly to help KKR reach fifty in nine overs.

It was Rana who finally managed to free his arms in the 11th over, and used the sweep and reverse sweep to great effect to hit R Ashwin for a 4-6-4 to pick up 16 runs. Iyer then clobbered Yuzvendra Chahal over wide long-on boundary to bring up the half-century stand for the third wicket with Rana.

Just when it seemed Iyer was breaking loose, he edged a Trent Boult delivery to Samson behind the stumps in the next over. Iyer struck three boundaries and one six during his knock. New man Singh marked his arrival at the crease with a boundary of the first ball.

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Needing 46 off 30 balls, Singh played the shot of the day, a paddle scoop to a 141 kmph Sen delivery on his legs high and mighty over the fine leg fence. Singh meant business as he found the fence at crucial junctures to first bring down the equation to 31 runs off 18 balls.

Samson's decision to bring Chahal back into the attack in the 18th over backfired as Singh took his chances against the spinner and struck consecutive fours to make it 18 off last 12 balls. Singh continued his onslaught against Prasidh, who conceded 17 runs in the penultimate over, which included two boundaries from the left-hander's blade, as KKR wrapped up the match in style.

Earlier, KKR restricted RR to a modest 152 for five, despite rival skipper Samson's half-century. For RR, Samson's 54 off 49 balls was the only saving grace, as wickets tumbled at regular intervals.

KKR bowlers justified skipper Iyer's decision to ask the opposition to bat first with quick wickets. A late onslaught by Shimron Hetymar (27 not out off 13 balls) took Rajasthan beyond the 150-run mark.

RR lost opener Devdutt Padikkal (2) cheaply as pacer Umesh Yadav (1/24) grabbed a return catch in the third over. 
Samson, who hit seven boundaries and a six, joined in-form Jos Buttler (22 off 25 balls; 3x4s) and the duo tried to rally the innings, sharing 48 runs for the second wicket as KKR bowlers didn't allow RR batters to free their arms.

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Samson carved through the point to get his first four in the fourth over as RR crawled to 12 for one. Samson and Buttler tried to break the shackles in the fifth over, which fetched RR 15 runs. The duo hammered Umesh for three boundaries, with the skipper hitting two of them.

Samson lofted Anukul Roy (1/28) over deep extra cover for his first maximum as RR amassed 11 runs in the sixth over, scoring 38 runs in power-play. The RR skipper then cut Sunil Narine (0/19) for another boundary.

But RR slipped to 55 for two after pacer Tim Southee (2/46) removed a rusty looking Buttler, who was caught by Shivam Mavi at long on. Samson struck two successive boundaries off Mavi (1/33) but was devoid of partners. He was able to add only 35 runs with Karun Nair (13) and 25 with Riyan Parag (19).

Karun (13), Parag (19) and Samson fell in quick succession as RR slipped to 115 for five from 90 for three. 
While Nair became left-arm spinner Roy's only victim, Parag was caught by Roy at the deep-mid wicket off Southee. 
Samson, in a bid to score quickly, gave a skier to Singh at deep-midwicket.

Hetmyer and Ashwin (6 not out) added unbeaten 37 runs in 18 balls to push RR's total beyond the 150-run mark.

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated in-form Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to snap their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League here on Monday. KKR first restricted RR to 152 for five after opting to bowl and then chased down the target with five balls to spare to return to winning ways and heave a sigh of relief.

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated in-form Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to snap their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League here on Monday. KKR first restricted RR to 152 for five after opting to bowl and then chased down the target with five balls to spare to return to winning ways and heave a sigh of relief. Nitish Rana (48 not out) anchored the chase, while Rinku Singh played a 23-ball unbeaten 42-run cameo to help KKR overwhelm the target with consummate ease. Aaron Finch's poor run continued as he was cleaned up by Kuldeep Sen early on as KKR made a sedate start to their chase. KKR batters found the going tough on a slow-paced Wankhede pitch, where shot-making wasn't easy at all. Baba Indrajith (15) was bounced out by Prasidh Krishna soon but captain Shreyas Iyer (34 off 32) and Nitish Rana batted sensibly to help KKR reach fifty in nine overs. It was Rana who finally managed to free his arms in the 11th over, and used the sweep and reverse sweep to great effect to hit R Ashwin for a 4-6-4 to pick up 16 runs. Iyer then clobbered Yuzvendra Chahal over wide long-on boundary to bring up the half-century stand for the third wicket with Rana. Just when it seemed Iyer was breaking loose, he edged a Trent Boult delivery to Samson behind the stumps in the next over. Iyer struck three boundaries and one six during his knock. New man Singh marked his arrival at the crease with a boundary of the first ball. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets Needing 46 off 30 balls, Singh played the shot of the day, a paddle scoop to a 141 kmph Sen delivery on his legs high and mighty over the fine leg fence. Singh meant business as he found the fence at crucial junctures to first bring down the equation to 31 runs off 18 balls. Samson's decision to bring Chahal back into the attack in the 18th over backfired as Singh took his chances against the spinner and struck consecutive fours to make it 18 off last 12 balls. Singh continued his onslaught against Prasidh, who conceded 17 runs in the penultimate over, which included two boundaries from the left-hander's blade, as KKR wrapped up the match in style. Earlier, KKR restricted RR to a modest 152 for five, despite rival skipper Samson's half-century. For RR, Samson's 54 off 49 balls was the only saving grace, as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. KKR bowlers justified skipper Iyer's decision to ask the opposition to bat first with quick wickets. A late onslaught by Shimron Hetymar (27 not out off 13 balls) took Rajasthan beyond the 150-run mark. RR lost opener Devdutt Padikkal (2) cheaply as pacer Umesh Yadav (1/24) grabbed a return catch in the third over. Samson, who hit seven boundaries and a six, joined in-form Jos Buttler (22 off 25 balls; 3x4s) and the duo tried to rally the innings, sharing 48 runs for the second wicket as KKR bowlers didn't allow RR batters to free their arms. Also Read: Kieron Pollard to Jonny Bairstow: Top 5 overseas superstars who have flopped so far in IPL 2022 Samson carved through the point to get his first four in the fourth over as RR crawled to 12 for one. Samson and Buttler tried to break the shackles in the fifth over, which fetched RR 15 runs. The duo hammered Umesh for three boundaries, with the skipper hitting two of them. Samson lofted Anukul Roy (1/28) over deep extra cover for his first maximum as RR amassed 11 runs in the sixth over, scoring 38 runs in power-play. The RR skipper then cut Sunil Narine (0/19) for another boundary. But RR slipped to 55 for two after pacer Tim Southee (2/46) removed a rusty looking Buttler, who was caught by Shivam Mavi at long on. Samson struck two successive boundaries off Mavi (1/33) but was devoid of partners. He was able to add only 35 runs with Karun Nair (13) and 25 with Riyan Parag (19). Karun (13), Parag (19) and Samson fell in quick succession as RR slipped to 115 for five from 90 for three. While Nair became left-arm spinner Roy's only victim, Parag was caught by Roy at the deep-mid wicket off Southee. Samson, in a bid to score quickly, gave a skier to Singh at deep-midwicket. Hetmyer and Ashwin (6 not out) added unbeaten 37 runs in 18 balls to push RR's total beyond the 150-run mark.

IPL 2022: Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana shine as KKR beat RR by seven wickets to snap 5-match losing streak

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) brought an end to their five-match losing streak with a comfortable 7-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 02). Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh turned out to be heroes with the bat for KKR as the duo played sensational cameos to take their team over the line in a tricky run chase.

Asked to chase down a target of 153 runs, KKR opened with a new pair of Aaron Finch and Baba Inrajith at the top after Venkatesh Iyer was dropped from the playing XI following a string of low-key scores. KKR got off to a poor start as they lost both Finch (4) and Indrajith (15) cheaply before skipper Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship with Nitish Rana.

Iyer scored 34 off 32 balls before being removed by Trent Boult. However, Rana remained unbeaten on 48 off 37 balls and took the team over the line along with young Rinku Singh, who played a brilliant cameo of 23-ball 42 laced with six fours and a solitary six.

It was a much-needed win for KKR, who have now moved to the 7th spot on the points table with eight points from ten matches this season. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, remain at&nbsp;the third spot with 12 points from ten matches. RR have so far won six and lost four games this season.

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Check out the updated IPL 2022 points table:

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KKR won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. With no Varun Chakaravarthy in the line-up, KKR bowlers were under pressure against an in-form RR batting line-up. However, some terrific bowling from Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee helped Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. restrict RR to 152.

Rana and Rinku played unbeaten knocks for KKR to help them chase down the target with five balls to spare and bring an end to their losing streak of five matches.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) brought an end to their five-match losing streak with a comfortable 7-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 02).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) brought an end to their five-match losing streak with a comfortable 7-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 02). Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh turned out to be heroes with the bat for KKR as the duo played sensational cameos to take their team over the line in a tricky run chase. Asked to chase down a target of 153 runs, KKR opened with a new pair of Aaron Finch and Baba Inrajith at the top after Venkatesh Iyer was dropped from the playing XI following a string of low-key scores. KKR got off to a poor start as they lost both Finch (4) and Indrajith (15) cheaply before skipper Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship with Nitish Rana. Iyer scored 34 off 32 balls before being removed by Trent Boult. However, Rana remained unbeaten on 48 off 37 balls and took the team over the line along with young Rinku Singh, who played a brilliant cameo of 23-ball 42 laced with six fours and a solitary six. It was a much-needed win for KKR, who have now moved to the 7th spot on the points table with eight points from ten matches this season. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, remain at the third spot with 12 points from ten matches. RR have so far won six and lost four games this season. Also Read: Kevin Pietersen compares Virat Kohli with Cristiano Ronaldo, calls him India's 'greatest batter' Check out the updated IPL 2022 points table: Also Read: Kieron Pollard to Jonny Bairstow: Top 5 overseas superstars who have flopped so far in IPL 2022 KKR won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. With no Varun Chakaravarthy in the line-up, KKR bowlers were under pressure against an in-form RR batting line-up. However, some terrific bowling from Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee helped Shreyas Iyer & Co. restrict RR to 152. Rana and Rinku played unbeaten knocks for KKR to help them chase down the target with five balls to spare and bring an end to their losing streak of five matches.

Updated IPL 2022 points table after Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be desperately looking to bring an end to their five-match losing streak when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. had started the season on a bright note with a win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings before bagging two more wins in their next three matches. However, they have since suffered five consecutive defeats and are staring at an early exit from the tournament.

While KKR's bowling woes have been left exposed with Varun Chakravarthy struggling with form and Umesh Yadav failing to deliver after the success in the initial few games, their batting line-up has also been under the scanner. Aaron Finch has struggled as an opener while Venkatesh Iyer has found it difficult to get going.

Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Nitish Rana have also failed to make an impact with the willow barring a few innings. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a phenomenal run so far this season with opener Jos Buttler and their bowlers firing all cylinders.

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While Buttler has been in the form of his life having already amassed over 500 runs this season, the likes of Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have been among the wickets for RR. The Sanju Samson-led side are currently placed third on the points table with 12 points from nine games and have a chance to go on the second spot with a win on Monday.

Here is all you need to know about the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Kolkata Knight Riders have a slight edge over Rajasthan Royals when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams. KKR have 13 wins compared to RR's 12 in 25 meetings between the two sides.

Stats:

Jos Buttler has been in sensational form for Rajasthan Royals this season and currently has 556 runs to his name in 9 matches this season. Buttler looks set to break Virat Kohli's record of most runs (973) in an IPL season.

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Trivia:

In 14 matches played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals have managed only three wins at the iconic venue. The Royals will be looking to bag their fourth win at the Wankhede on Monday.

Predicted playing XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Aaron Finch, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Baba Indrajith (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Shivam Mavi

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Daryl Mitchell, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen 
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be desperately looking to bring an end to their five-match losing streak when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be desperately looking to bring an end to their five-match losing streak when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Shreyas Iyer & Co. had started the season on a bright note with a win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings before bagging two more wins in their next three matches. However, they have since suffered five consecutive defeats and are staring at an early exit from the tournament. While KKR's bowling woes have been left exposed with Varun Chakravarthy struggling with form and Umesh Yadav failing to deliver after the success in the initial few games, their batting line-up has also been under the scanner. Aaron Finch has struggled as an opener while Venkatesh Iyer has found it difficult to get going. Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Nitish Rana have also failed to make an impact with the willow barring a few innings. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have been enjoying a phenomenal run so far this season with opener Jos Buttler and their bowlers firing all cylinders. Also Read: 'Go to the non-striker's end': Gavaskar's hilarious advice to batters on how to tackle fiery Umran Malik While Buttler has been in the form of his life having already amassed over 500 runs this season, the likes of Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have been among the wickets for RR. The Sanju Samson-led side are currently placed third on the points table with 12 points from nine games and have a chance to go on the second spot with a win on Monday. Here is all you need to know about the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Kolkata Knight Riders have a slight edge over Rajasthan Royals when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams. KKR have 13 wins compared to RR's 12 in 25 meetings between the two sides. Stats: Jos Buttler has been in sensational form for Rajasthan Royals this season and currently has 556 runs to his name in 9 matches this season. Buttler looks set to break Virat Kohli's record of most runs (973) in an IPL season. Also Read: 'I think Faf would be jealous': CSK star Gaikwad takes a dig at his former opening partner - WATCH Trivia: In 14 matches played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals have managed only three wins at the iconic venue. The Royals will be looking to bag their fourth win at the Wankhede on Monday. Predicted playing XIs: Kolkata Knight Riders: Aaron Finch, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Baba Indrajith (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Shivam Mavi Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted playing XIs

Seasoned Suryakumar Yadav and young Tilak Varma gave the best 35th birthday present to their skipper Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians finally opened their account, beating Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in an IPL match here on Saturday.

Chasing a victory target of 159, MI reached home in 19.2 overs, courtesy Surya (51 off 39 balls) and Tilak (35 off 30 balls) adding 81 for the third wicket.

It was MI's first win after eight successive defeats and even though the result bears little consequence but it is certainly going to keep the five-time champions in a good mind space.

Losing is also a kind of habit like winning, albeit a bad one, as with it self belief also goes out of the window. Rohit didn't look one bit of his cheery self when he was cutting his birthday cake and by the end of the day, a win must have felt like a healing balm.

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Teams then manage to snatch defeat from jaws of victory and something of that order was happening on Saturday night before Surya and Tilak sang the redemption song with Tim David (20 not out off 9 balls) providing the finishing touch.

It was Daniel Sams who hit the winning six to send the spectators into a frenzy.

Rohit's run of poor scores continued as he tried a slog sweep off Ravichandran Ashwin (4-0-21-1) and offered an easy catch to Daryl Mitchell at square leg.

The price tag of Rs 15.25 crore is increasingly seeming like a noose around Ishan Kishan's (26 of 18 balls) neck as he started well but in desperation to over-compensate mis-timed a pull-shot.

Surya was once again smooth in his strokeplay and so was MI's most consistent player of the season Tilak, whose lofted six was a delightful watch.

The duo took its own time to first settle down, taking the team's score to 75 in first 10 overs and set an ideal platform to knock off the remaining 82 off back-10.

Since there wasn't scoreboard pressure, Surya and Tilak were able to keep the momentum going with singles and doubles while waiting for the occasional loose ball.

Surya brought up his fifty with a muscular six over wide long-on off Ashwin's last delivery off his spell. 
Tilak followed suit with his second six but soon after both the batters fell going for unnecessary big shots when it wasn't the need of the hour.

From 122 for two, MI slumped to 122 for 4 with Pollard and David at the crease. 
Earlier, Buttler threatened to hit six sixes in an over but managed four on the bounce in his 52-ball-67 as

Rajasthan Royals were restricted to 158 for six by Mumbai Indians in a what was a below par batting show.

Buttler wasn't in his element for the better part of the innings before launching into rookie off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen, hitting him for four consecutive sixes between the long-on to long-off arc.

He holed out in the deep in the final ball of the 16th over as MI prevented the England marauder to cause more damage at the death.

Shokeen, who had bowled flat and tight in the previous games, looked like a lamb for slaughter conceding 47 in 3 overs which included half a dozen of sixes, forcing him to come round the wicket but that was of little benefit.

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In nine games so far, Buttler has already amassed 566 runs at an average which is northwards of 70 and a strike-rate of 155 plus.

But on the day, MI attack performed way better than they have in the initial games with new inductee left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya being extremely impressive in his first outing on the big stage.

The best bowler on the day for MI was Aussie pacer Riley Meredith, who had best figures of 2 for 24 in stipulated quota of four overs, cleverly mixing variety of slower deliveries during couple of spells. He gave only three runs in the 20th over.

Debutant Kartikeya (4-0-19-1) had nine dot balls, the prize wicket of rival skipper Sanju Samson, who had by then hit a couple of sixes off Shokeen and more importantly in 24 deliveries conceded just a single boundary which spoke volumes about his temperament.

Seasoned Suryakumar Yadav and young Tilak Varma gave the best 35th birthday present to their skipper Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians finally opened their account, beating Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in an IPL match here on Saturday.

Seasoned Suryakumar Yadav and young Tilak Varma gave the best 35th birthday present to their skipper Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians finally opened their account, beating Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in an IPL match here on Saturday. Chasing a victory target of 159, MI reached home in 19.2 overs, courtesy Surya (51 off 39 balls) and Tilak (35 off 30 balls) adding 81 for the third wicket. It was MI's first win after eight successive defeats and even though the result bears little consequence but it is certainly going to keep the five-time champions in a good mind space. Losing is also a kind of habit like winning, albeit a bad one, as with it self belief also goes out of the window. Rohit didn't look one bit of his cheery self when he was cutting his birthday cake and by the end of the day, a win must have felt like a healing balm. Also read | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals Teams then manage to snatch defeat from jaws of victory and something of that order was happening on Saturday night before Surya and Tilak sang the redemption song with Tim David (20 not out off 9 balls) providing the finishing touch. It was Daniel Sams who hit the winning six to send the spectators into a frenzy. Rohit's run of poor scores continued as he tried a slog sweep off Ravichandran Ashwin (4-0-21-1) and offered an easy catch to Daryl Mitchell at square leg. The price tag of Rs 15.25 crore is increasingly seeming like a noose around Ishan Kishan's (26 of 18 balls) neck as he started well but in desperation to over-compensate mis-timed a pull-shot. Surya was once again smooth in his strokeplay and so was MI's most consistent player of the season Tilak, whose lofted six was a delightful watch. The duo took its own time to first settle down, taking the team's score to 75 in first 10 overs and set an ideal platform to knock off the remaining 82 off back-10. Since there wasn't scoreboard pressure, Surya and Tilak were able to keep the momentum going with singles and doubles while waiting for the occasional loose ball. Surya brought up his fifty with a muscular six over wide long-on off Ashwin's last delivery off his spell. Tilak followed suit with his second six but soon after both the batters fell going for unnecessary big shots when it wasn't the need of the hour. From 122 for two, MI slumped to 122 for 4 with Pollard and David at the crease. Earlier, Buttler threatened to hit six sixes in an over but managed four on the bounce in his 52-ball-67 as Rajasthan Royals were restricted to 158 for six by Mumbai Indians in a what was a below par batting show. Buttler wasn't in his element for the better part of the innings before launching into rookie off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen, hitting him for four consecutive sixes between the long-on to long-off arc. He holed out in the deep in the final ball of the 16th over as MI prevented the England marauder to cause more damage at the death. Shokeen, who had bowled flat and tight in the previous games, looked like a lamb for slaughter conceding 47 in 3 overs which included half a dozen of sixes, forcing him to come round the wicket but that was of little benefit. Also read | Gujarat Titans became 1st IPL team to achieve impressive feat after win vs RCB In nine games so far, Buttler has already amassed 566 runs at an average which is northwards of 70 and a strike-rate of 155 plus. But on the day, MI attack performed way better than they have in the initial games with new inductee left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya being extremely impressive in his first outing on the big stage. The best bowler on the day for MI was Aussie pacer Riley Meredith, who had best figures of 2 for 24 in stipulated quota of four overs, cleverly mixing variety of slower deliveries during couple of spells. He gave only three runs in the 20th over. Debutant Kartikeya (4-0-19-1) had nine dot balls, the prize wicket of rival skipper Sanju Samson, who had by then hit a couple of sixes off Shokeen and more importantly in 24 deliveries conceded just a single boundary which spoke volumes about his temperament.

Mumbai Indians defeat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets to register first win of IPL 2022

Mumbai Indians registered their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by five wickets but they remained in the last spot in the points table.

With the victory, Mumbai Indians have two points but they also have the worst net run rate in the competition. Chennai Super Kings are still ninth with just four points from eight encounters.

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Suryakumar Yadav scored a brilliant half century as he stitched together partnerships with Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan to clinch the victory. Earlier, MI produced a rare disciplined show with the ball as Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith claimed two wickets each.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals remained in the second spot with 12 points after third defeat in the IPL 2022 but they also have the second-best net run rate in the competition - 0.450.

Gujarat Titans cemented their place at the top of the points table with 16 points as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. Pradeep Sangwan was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets while Rahul Tewatia and David Miller impressed with the bat to guide GT to victory.

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RCB is currently in the fifth position with 10 points from 10 matches with an NRR of -0.558.

Lucknow Super Giants are third in the points table while Sunrisers Hyderabad are fourth. Towards the lower end of the points table, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are in the sixth and seventh position respectively while Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling at the eighth position.

Mumbai Indians registered their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by five wickets but they remained in the last spot in the points table.

Mumbai Indians registered their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by five wickets but they remained in the last spot in the points table. With the victory, Mumbai Indians have two points but they also have the worst net run rate in the competition. Chennai Super Kings are still ninth with just four points from eight encounters. Also read | Gujarat Titans became 1st IPL team to achieve impressive feat after win vs RCB Suryakumar Yadav scored a brilliant half century as he stitched together partnerships with Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan to clinch the victory. Earlier, MI produced a rare disciplined show with the ball as Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith claimed two wickets each. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals remained in the second spot with 12 points after third defeat in the IPL 2022 but they also have the second-best net run rate in the competition - 0.450. Gujarat Titans cemented their place at the top of the points table with 16 points as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. Pradeep Sangwan was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets while Rahul Tewatia and David Miller impressed with the bat to guide GT to victory. Also read | 'Face of the league' - Ganguly showers massive praise over young fast bowler RCB is currently in the fifth position with 10 points from 10 matches with an NRR of -0.558. Lucknow Super Giants are third in the points table while Sunrisers Hyderabad are fourth. Towards the lower end of the points table, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are in the sixth and seventh position respectively while Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling at the eighth position.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Sunday, underlining IPL`s growing global appeal.

The popular Twenty20 league, which counts Bollywood actors and industrialists among franchise owners and attracts the who`s who of cricket, has grown into a 10-team affair this season with Gujarat and Ahmedabad paying a combined $1.7 billion to come on board.

The three Americans will be minority investors in 2008 champions Rajasthan, the franchise said in a statement without sharing details of their investment.

"We are extremely pleased to have Chris, Larry and Kelvin join us as investors who have seen the vision of the Royals as a truly global brand," said Rajasthan`s lead owner Manoj Badale.

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The United States will co-host the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, although cricket has not become popular there.

"I am excited to have become one of the first US athletes to see the value and scope for growth in the IPL," said NBA star Paul, 36.

"With a variety of components, including stadium experience and fan engagement still left to fulfil their course, I see myself contributing world-class experience through this strategic investment."

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The two-time Olympic gold medallist also has a stake in the minor league baseball team Winston-Salem Dash.

Rajasthan owners acquired a majority stake in the Caribbean Premier League team Barbados Tridents last year.

"I am keenly aware of the popularity of cricket internationally and am thrilled to join the Rajasthan Royals franchise as an investor," Arizona Cardinals` offensive tackle Beachum said.

"I respect the global reach of the IPL and am committed to supporting the Royals."

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Sunday, underlining IPL`s growing global appeal.

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Sunday, underlining IPL`s growing global appeal. The popular Twenty20 league, which counts Bollywood actors and industrialists among franchise owners and attracts the who`s who of cricket, has grown into a 10-team affair this season with Gujarat and Ahmedabad paying a combined $1.7 billion to come on board. The three Americans will be minority investors in 2008 champions Rajasthan, the franchise said in a statement without sharing details of their investment. "We are extremely pleased to have Chris, Larry and Kelvin join us as investors who have seen the vision of the Royals as a truly global brand," said Rajasthan`s lead owner Manoj Badale. Also Read: Mumbai Indians defeat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets to register first win of IPL 2022 The United States will co-host the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, although cricket has not become popular there. "I am excited to have become one of the first US athletes to see the value and scope for growth in the IPL," said NBA star Paul, 36. "With a variety of components, including stadium experience and fan engagement still left to fulfil their course, I see myself contributing world-class experience through this strategic investment." Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni The two-time Olympic gold medallist also has a stake in the minor league baseball team Winston-Salem Dash. Rajasthan owners acquired a majority stake in the Caribbean Premier League team Barbados Tridents last year. "I am keenly aware of the popularity of cricket internationally and am thrilled to join the Rajasthan Royals franchise as an investor," Arizona Cardinals` offensive tackle Beachum said. "I respect the global reach of the IPL and am committed to supporting the Royals."

NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald, Kelvin Beachum and NBA star Chris Paul invest in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

Rohit Sharma's disappointing run with the willow continued in his side Mumbai Indians'&nbsp;(MI)&nbsp;clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. MI went on to beat RR by five wickets to bag their maiden win of the season but Rohit had another poor outing with the bat as he was dismissed cheaply in the run-chase.

Celebrating his 35th birthday, Rohit was expected to lead from the front after Mumbai Indians were handed a tricky target of 159 runs by RR at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. However, the Hitman was dismissed by R Ashwin after managing just 2 runs off 5 balls as his woeful run in the tournament continued.

With his cheap dismissal, Rohit created an unwanted record as he has now gone 17 innings without scoring a half-century for Mumbai Indians - his longest half-century drought for the five-time champions. Rohit, who joined MI in 2011, had gone 16 innings without a half-century for the team in 2018-19 but he has now endured his longest drought for the franchise having not slammed a fifty for 17 games from last year to this season.

Rohit Sharma's longest fifty drought in IPL:

22 innings in 2009-10 (Deccan Chargers) 
17 innings in 2021-22 (Mumbai Indians) 
16 innings in 2018-19 (Mumbai Indians)

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This season has been a forgetful one for Rohit both on the personal front and as captain. Mumbai Indians endured a winless streak of a record-breaking eight matches under his captaincy this year before bringing an end to the losing streak against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians have lost the most number of matches at the start of the tournament by any team in the history of IPL. The five-time champions, however, have now gotten off the mark with their five-wicket victory over RR and will be hoping to spark a turnaround in the remainder of the season.

Rohit, who has so far managed only 155 runs in nine matches so far this season, will be looking to regain his form with the willow and help his team finish the season strongly as they are all but out of the race for the playoffs.

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Rohit Sharma's disappointing run with the willow continued in his side Mumbai Indians' (MI) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma's disappointing run with the willow continued in his side Mumbai Indians' (MI) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. MI went on to beat RR by five wickets to bag their maiden win of the season but Rohit had another poor outing with the bat as he was dismissed cheaply in the run-chase. Celebrating his 35th birthday, Rohit was expected to lead from the front after Mumbai Indians were handed a tricky target of 159 runs by RR at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. However, the Hitman was dismissed by R Ashwin after managing just 2 runs off 5 balls as his woeful run in the tournament continued. With his cheap dismissal, Rohit created an unwanted record as he has now gone 17 innings without scoring a half-century for Mumbai Indians - his longest half-century drought for the five-time champions. Rohit, who joined MI in 2011, had gone 16 innings without a half-century for the team in 2018-19 but he has now endured his longest drought for the franchise having not slammed a fifty for 17 games from last year to this season. Rohit Sharma's longest fifty drought in IPL: 22 innings in 2009-10 (Deccan Chargers) 17 innings in 2021-22 (Mumbai Indians) 16 innings in 2018-19 (Mumbai Indians) Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni This season has been a forgetful one for Rohit both on the personal front and as captain. Mumbai Indians endured a winless streak of a record-breaking eight matches under his captaincy this year before bringing an end to the losing streak against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. Mumbai Indians have lost the most number of matches at the start of the tournament by any team in the history of IPL. The five-time champions, however, have now gotten off the mark with their five-wicket victory over RR and will be hoping to spark a turnaround in the remainder of the season. Rohit, who has so far managed only 155 runs in nine matches so far this season, will be looking to regain his form with the willow and help his team finish the season strongly as they are all but out of the race for the playoffs.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma achieves unwanted record after poor show against RR

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been the star for them with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and he added another major accolade to his already illustrious career.

Buttler, who scored another half century against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, broke former Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s record of scoring most runs for the side in one season.

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The record was established in 2012 when Rahane scored 560 runs in the season at an impressive average of 40. However, Buttler was able to surpass the record in just nine games as he took a huge stride forward in the race for the orange cap as he has already scored 566 runs this season.

It has been a season to remember for the England international as he has slammed three hundreds and three fifties and his performance has been a major reason behind RR’s impressive run.

Buttler currently has a solid average of 70.75 and an equally impressive strike rate of 155.07.

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On Saturday, Buttler scored 67 off 52 deliveries with the help of five fours and four sixes. Although the other batsmen were not able to score more than 25, Buttler was excellent against the MI bowlers and he was the main reason why Rajasthan Royals were able to post a total above 150.

Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith were the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians as they took two wickets each. The five-time champions were able to produce a disciplined performance with the ball as they look for their first win of this year’s competition.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been the star for them with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and he added another major accolade to his already illustrious career.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been the star for them with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and he added another major accolade to his already illustrious career. Buttler, who scored another half century against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, broke former Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s record of scoring most runs for the side in one season. Also read | 'Face of the league' - Ganguly showers massive praise over young fast bowler The record was established in 2012 when Rahane scored 560 runs in the season at an impressive average of 40. However, Buttler was able to surpass the record in just nine games as he took a huge stride forward in the race for the orange cap as he has already scored 566 runs this season. It has been a season to remember for the England international as he has slammed three hundreds and three fifties and his performance has been a major reason behind RR’s impressive run. Buttler currently has a solid average of 70.75 and an equally impressive strike rate of 155.07. Also read | Gujarat Titans became 1st IPL team to achieve impressive feat after win vs RCB On Saturday, Buttler scored 67 off 52 deliveries with the help of five fours and four sixes. Although the other batsmen were not able to score more than 25, Buttler was excellent against the MI bowlers and he was the main reason why Rajasthan Royals were able to post a total above 150. Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith were the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians as they took two wickets each. The five-time champions were able to produce a disciplined performance with the ball as they look for their first win of this year’s competition.

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler breaks decade-old record for Rajasthan Royals with fifty against Mumbai Indians

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will pay tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by wearing a special jersey in his honour during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 30). Warne led Rajasthan Royals to their maiden IPL title in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

He was the first captain of the Rajasthan Royals and also the first player they signed at the 2008 player auction. Leading the underdogs in the inaugural edition, Warne left a mark with his incredible leadership qualities as he inspired RR to their maiden title. RR had defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2008 at the DY Patil Stadium.

The franchise will pay tribute to the legendary Australian spinner at the same venue on Saturday. Warne passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand on March 04 this year. The 52-year-was on a holiday in the country where he breathed his last. One of the greatest spinners of all time, Warne's death came as a shock to cricketers and fans across the globe.

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Ahead of their game against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals shared a heartfelt post for Warne where the franchise stars paid tribute to the Australian great. The likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal spoke about Warne and his influence on the Royals. “There are instances where you can say the team still feels his presence," RR captioned the post.

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“The belief he could instil in others, I think, was the biggest thing I took away, you know. Think he made you feel 10 feet tall when you were around him," said Buttler remembering Warne, who remained with Rajasthan Royals as a mentor after retiring as a player.&nbsp;

'I got my first hat-trick after coming here so I think his wishes have and will always stay with me," said Chahal as he paid tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.

Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a stellar start to their campaign in IPL 2022 and are currently placed second on the points table with 12 points from eight matches so far this season. The Sanju Samson-led side will be looking to continue their magnificent run against winless Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will pay tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by wearing a special jersey in his honour during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 30).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will pay tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by wearing a special jersey in his honour during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 30). Warne led Rajasthan Royals to their maiden IPL title in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. He was the first captain of the Rajasthan Royals and also the first player they signed at the 2008 player auction. Leading the underdogs in the inaugural edition, Warne left a mark with his incredible leadership qualities as he inspired RR to their maiden title. RR had defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2008 at the DY Patil Stadium. The franchise will pay tribute to the legendary Australian spinner at the same venue on Saturday. Warne passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand on March 04 this year. The 52-year-was on a holiday in the country where he breathed his last. One of the greatest spinners of all time, Warne's death came as a shock to cricketers and fans across the globe. Also Read: Hardik Pandya recreating Rohit Sharma's 2013 success as captain with Gujarat Titans: Sunil Gavaskar Ahead of their game against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals shared a heartfelt post for Warne where the franchise stars paid tribute to the Australian great. The likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal spoke about Warne and his influence on the Royals. “There are instances where you can say the team still feels his presence," RR captioned the post. “There are instances where you can say the team still feels his presence.”#ForWarnie | #RRvMI | #RoyalsFamily pic.twitter.com/UMC7XKrOWY — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2022 × Also Read: Umran Malik on selectors' radar for South Africa T20I series afer impressive IPL 2022 campaign - Report “The belief he could instil in others, I think, was the biggest thing I took away, you know. Think he made you feel 10 feet tall when you were around him," said Buttler remembering Warne, who remained with Rajasthan Royals as a mentor after retiring as a player. 'I got my first hat-trick after coming here so I think his wishes have and will always stay with me," said Chahal as he paid tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time. Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a stellar start to their campaign in IPL 2022 and are currently placed second on the points table with 12 points from eight matches so far this season. The Sanju Samson-led side will be looking to continue their magnificent run against winless Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

'Team still feels his presence': Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to Shane Warne ahead of MI clash - WATCH

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run while Mumbai Indians will be in hunt for their first win of the season as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RR are currently second in the points table while MI are struggling at the last spot.

Head-to-head

The two sides have faced each other 25 times in total and Mumbai Indians hold a slim 13-12 lead over Rajasthan Royals. However, the record has been completely one-sided since 2018 as RR have won six out of nine encounters against MI – the best show by any side against the five-time winners.

Stats

The spin partnership of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin can be bad news for Kieron Pollard as he averages below 20 against both of them and the duo has dismissed him five times each. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has a brilliant record against the destructive RR opener Jos Buttler who averages just 12.25 against the Indian fast bowlers with four dismissals.

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Trivia

It has been a horrible season for Mumbai Indians and they are just one loss away from equalling the worst run in the history of IPL by any team. On the other hand, RR skipper Sanju Samson will be looking for some luck as he has lost the toss in seven out of their eight matches this season.

Predicted XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Daryl Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Jasprit Bumrah

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Complete squads

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Tymal Mills, Murugan Ashwin, Fabian Allen, Basil Thampi, Anmolpreet Singh, Sanjay Yadav, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Tim David, Aryan Juyal, Arjun Tendulkar, Rahul Buddhi, Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run while Mumbai Indians will be in hunt for their first win of the season as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run while Mumbai Indians will be in hunt for their first win of the season as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RR are currently second in the points table while MI are struggling at the last spot. Head-to-head The two sides have faced each other 25 times in total and Mumbai Indians hold a slim 13-12 lead over Rajasthan Royals. However, the record has been completely one-sided since 2018 as RR have won six out of nine encounters against MI – the best show by any side against the five-time winners. Stats The spin partnership of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin can be bad news for Kieron Pollard as he averages below 20 against both of them and the duo has dismissed him five times each. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has a brilliant record against the destructive RR opener Jos Buttler who averages just 12.25 against the Indian fast bowlers with four dismissals. Also read | Umran on selectors' radar for South Africa series afer impressive IPL campaign Trivia It has been a horrible season for Mumbai Indians and they are just one loss away from equalling the worst run in the history of IPL by any team. On the other hand, RR skipper Sanju Samson will be looking for some luck as he has lost the toss in seven out of their eight matches this season. Predicted XIs Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Daryl Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Jasprit Bumrah Also read | 'We played stupid cricket': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS Complete squads Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Tymal Mills, Murugan Ashwin, Fabian Allen, Basil Thampi, Anmolpreet Singh, Sanjay Yadav, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Tim David, Aryan Juyal, Arjun Tendulkar, Rahul Buddhi, Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to grab the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they on take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt for their first win this year as they have already lost eight consecutive encounters.

In the previous encounter, it was the performances of two youngsters which propelled RR to a brilliant win over RCB. Kuldeep Sen impressed everyone with his fast bowling and he ended up claiming four wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin played perfect second fiddle with taking three.

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While batting, RR did lose their way at the top of the innings but Riyan Parag found his form at the right time to slam his first fifty of the season to guide the Royals to a respectable total.

Mumbai Indians are struggling at the last spot in the points table with the worst net run rate in the competition and their loss against Lucknow Super Giants was their eighth in a row. The bowling performance was an improved one but the batsmen once again failed to score well as they fell well short of the tournament.

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RR vs MI, IPL 2022 prediction:

Rajasthan Royals will be clear favourites with Mumbai Indians experiencing one of the worst runs in IPL history. RR has been quite impressive with their bowling and with Jos Buttler in devastating form, it will be tough for MI to find their first win of their tournament against the in-form Royals.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to grab the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they on take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt for their first win this year as they have already lost eight consecutive encounters.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to grab the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they on take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt for their first win this year as they have already lost eight consecutive encounters. In the previous encounter, it was the performances of two youngsters which propelled RR to a brilliant win over RCB. Kuldeep Sen impressed everyone with his fast bowling and he ended up claiming four wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin played perfect second fiddle with taking three. Also read | 'We played stupid cricket': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS While batting, RR did lose their way at the top of the innings but Riyan Parag found his form at the right time to slam his first fifty of the season to guide the Royals to a respectable total. Mumbai Indians are struggling at the last spot in the points table with the worst net run rate in the competition and their loss against Lucknow Super Giants was their eighth in a row. The bowling performance was an improved one but the batsmen once again failed to score well as they fell well short of the tournament. Also read | PV Sindhu settles for bronze after defeat against Akane Yamaguchi RR vs MI, IPL 2022 prediction: Rajasthan Royals will be clear favourites with Mumbai Indians experiencing one of the worst runs in IPL history. RR has been quite impressive with their bowling and with Jos Buttler in devastating form, it will be tough for MI to find their first win of their tournament against the in-form Royals.

RR vs MI, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians clash?

Both Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have not had the best of time following the 2019 ODI World Cup. Both the wrist spinners haven't been a regular in limited-overs. While Chahal wasn't a part of the 2021 T20 World Cup squad, Kuldeep has fallen behind in the pecking order for Team India across formats.

Hence, the IPL 2022 edition was always going to be a huge challenge for both Chahal and Kuldeep, fondly known as 'Kulcha'. So far, both the spinners have delivered the goods for their respective franchises and are the leading wicket-takers. Talking about Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Chahal, he is the Purple Cap holder currently, with 18 scalps at 12.16 and an economy of 7.09. Kuldeep, on the other hand, has 17 wickets and is at the second spot, at an average of 14.11. In addition, he has been the Player-of-the-Match in all of Delhi Capitals' (DC) victories so far in the 15th season.

After starring for DC (3-0-14-4) in their 4-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday evening (April 28), Kuldeep lavished praise on his 'big brother' Chahal and said,&nbsp;"He encouraged me a lot. He has been like a big brother and stood by me during my bad times. In my heart, I want him to go and win the Purple Cap because he has been bowling exceptionally over the past four years."

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Prior to this season, Kuldeep had mostly been on the bench for KKR from IPL 2019 to IPL 2021. On his turnaround ever since donning the DC jersey, the 27-year-old added, "I might have become a better bowler, but I am mentally stronger than before. When you fail in life you pick what you can improve on and that is something I had to improve. I don't get scared of failing now."

Both Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have not had the best of time following the 2019 ODI World Cup. Both the wrist spinners haven't been a regular in limited-overs.

Both Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have not had the best of time following the 2019 ODI World Cup. Both the wrist spinners haven't been a regular in limited-overs. While Chahal wasn't a part of the 2021 T20 World Cup squad, Kuldeep has fallen behind in the pecking order for Team India across formats. Hence, the IPL 2022 edition was always going to be a huge challenge for both Chahal and Kuldeep, fondly known as 'Kulcha'. So far, both the spinners have delivered the goods for their respective franchises and are the leading wicket-takers. Talking about Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Chahal, he is the Purple Cap holder currently, with 18 scalps at 12.16 and an economy of 7.09. Kuldeep, on the other hand, has 17 wickets and is at the second spot, at an average of 14.11. In addition, he has been the Player-of-the-Match in all of Delhi Capitals' (DC) victories so far in the 15th season. After starring for DC (3-0-14-4) in their 4-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday evening (April 28), Kuldeep lavished praise on his 'big brother' Chahal and said, "He encouraged me a lot. He has been like a big brother and stood by me during my bad times. In my heart, I want him to go and win the Purple Cap because he has been bowling exceptionally over the past four years." ALSO READ | 'Hope they start scoring runs' - Sourav Ganguly backs under-fire duo Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to regain form Prior to this season, Kuldeep had mostly been on the bench for KKR from IPL 2019 to IPL 2021. On his turnaround ever since donning the DC jersey, the 27-year-old added, "I might have become a better bowler, but I am mentally stronger than before. When you fail in life you pick what you can improve on and that is something I had to improve. I don't get scared of failing now."

I want him to win the Purple Cap: Kuldeep Yadav heaps praise on 'big brother' Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. Being asked to bat first, Sanju Samson &amp; Co. managed only 144-8, riding on Riyan Parag's 56 not out, but dismissed RCB for 115 to win by 29 runs (courtesy of R Ashwin's 3-fer and Kuldeep Sen's 4-wicket haul) and top the points table.

While RR continues to move from strength to strength in the ongoing season, with six wins from eight games, Samson has been criticised for his batting approach. Coming out to bat at No. 4, Samson had a tough task in hand as Royals were reduced to 33-3, with in-form opener Jos Buttler out for 8. Though the RR skipper played some big shots and settled in, he was dismissed for a 21-ball 27. Many former cricketers and experts lashed out at Samson for being overaggressive amid a crisis situation. He had attempted an unsuccessful reverse hit off Wanindu Hasaranga, who has dominated Samson, the batter went for the same shot on the very next ball, in the 10th over, to get clean bowled.

Thus, former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop commented on Samson's dismissal and said on ESPNcrincfo's 'T20 Time Out', "That Sanju is wasting good form and good opportunity to score runs to press for an international recall, to lead his team when Jos Buttler doesn't score."

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"It's not that Sanju's out of form. But that's a match-up with Wanindu Hasaranga and him, and he should have known better. He got out of the blocks quite nicely," Bishop added.

Samson has looked good in most of his innings in this year's IPL. However, he hasn't played a big knock as yet. With India set to play the T20 World Cup later this year, in Australia, the Royals skipper needs to buckle up and produce some big scores to press hard for an international recall.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. Being asked to bat first, Sanju Samson & Co.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. Being asked to bat first, Sanju Samson & Co. managed only 144-8, riding on Riyan Parag's 56 not out, but dismissed RCB for 115 to win by 29 runs (courtesy of R Ashwin's 3-fer and Kuldeep Sen's 4-wicket haul) and top the points table. While RR continues to move from strength to strength in the ongoing season, with six wins from eight games, Samson has been criticised for his batting approach. Coming out to bat at No. 4, Samson had a tough task in hand as Royals were reduced to 33-3, with in-form opener Jos Buttler out for 8. Though the RR skipper played some big shots and settled in, he was dismissed for a 21-ball 27. Many former cricketers and experts lashed out at Samson for being overaggressive amid a crisis situation. He had attempted an unsuccessful reverse hit off Wanindu Hasaranga, who has dominated Samson, the batter went for the same shot on the very next ball, in the 10th over, to get clean bowled. Thus, former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop commented on Samson's dismissal and said on ESPNcrincfo's 'T20 Time Out', "That Sanju is wasting good form and good opportunity to score runs to press for an international recall, to lead his team when Jos Buttler doesn't score." ALSO READ | IPL 2022: 'If he flops for one or two matches....' - Former India pacer opines on Virat Kohli's poor form "It's not that Sanju's out of form. But that's a match-up with Wanindu Hasaranga and him, and he should have known better. He got out of the blocks quite nicely," Bishop added. Samson has looked good in most of his innings in this year's IPL. However, he hasn't played a big knock as yet. With India set to play the T20 World Cup later this year, in Australia, the Royals skipper needs to buckle up and produce some big scores to press hard for an international recall.

Sanju Samson wasting good form and opportunity to press for international recall, says ex-WI pacer

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel refused to shake hands with Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag after a heated exchange between the duo during their side's clash against each other in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. Many were left shocked by Harshal's indifferent gesture after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

During the Rajasthan Royals' innings at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Parag had taken Harshal to the cleaners in the 20th over. Parag slammed 18 runs off Harshal's over including a six off the last ball. Following the six, words were exchanged between Harshal and Parag and the heated argument continued as the duo walked back to their respective dugouts after RR's innings.

The duo had to be separated by RR fielding coach Dishant Yagnik but the bad blood between the two continued even after the conclusion of the game. Asked to chase down the target of 145 runs, RCB were restricted to 115 runs as they lost the game by 29 runs. Harshal, who was out in the middle for RCB till the end, refused to shake hands with Parag during the&nbsp;customary handshakes between the two teams after the game.

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In a video that has gone viral on social media, Harshal can be seen ignoring Parag as the RR all-rounder comes forward to shake his hands with him. Parag was left stunned by Harshal's reaction as the RCB pacer continued to shake hands with other RR players after ignoring him.

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Very <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Unsportive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Unsportive</a> Behaviour From Harshal Patel. Keep Going Riyan Parag <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sg0Pv2pfSC">pic.twitter.com/Sg0Pv2pfSC</a>
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The reason behind Harshal ditching Paraga during the customary handshakes between the two teams is not yet known. However, the incident has become one of the major talking points on social media with fans taking sides in the argument.

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Parag was the hero for Rajasthan Royals in their 29-run win as he finally returned to form with a cracking 56 off 31 balls laced with three fours and four sixes. The young all-rounder stayed unbeaten till the end and helped RR post a fighting total on the board after a stuttering start.

With the win, Rajasthan Royals moved to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with 12 points from eight matches so far this season while RCB are at the fifth spot with eight points.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel refused to shake hands with Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag after a heated exchange between the duo during their side's clash against each other in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel refused to shake hands with Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Riyan Parag after a heated exchange between the duo during their side's clash against each other in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. Many were left shocked by Harshal's indifferent gesture after a video of the incident went viral on social media. During the Rajasthan Royals' innings at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Parag had taken Harshal to the cleaners in the 20th over. Parag slammed 18 runs off Harshal's over including a six off the last ball. Following the six, words were exchanged between Harshal and Parag and the heated argument continued as the duo walked back to their respective dugouts after RR's innings. The duo had to be separated by RR fielding coach Dishant Yagnik but the bad blood between the two continued even after the conclusion of the game. Asked to chase down the target of 145 runs, RCB were restricted to 115 runs as they lost the game by 29 runs. Harshal, who was out in the middle for RCB till the end, refused to shake hands with Parag during the customary handshakes between the two teams after the game. Also Read: R Ashwin achieves elite feat in RR-RCB tie, becomes second off-spinner to attain 150 IPL scalps In a video that has gone viral on social media, Harshal can be seen ignoring Parag as the RR all-rounder comes forward to shake his hands with him. Parag was left stunned by Harshal's reaction as the RCB pacer continued to shake hands with other RR players after ignoring him. Watch video: One Young Talent Jealous Of Other. Very #Unsportive Behaviour From Harshal Patel. Keep Going Riyan Parag @rajasthanroyals @RCBTweets @IPL pic.twitter.com/Sg0Pv2pfSC — JAYAKRISHNA (@ImJK_117) April 27, 2022 × The reason behind Harshal ditching Paraga during the customary handshakes between the two teams is not yet known. However, the incident has become one of the major talking points on social media with fans taking sides in the argument. Also Read: 'Pull out of IPL 2022' - Ravi Shastri's bold suggestion for Virat Kohli amid RCB star's batting concerns Parag was the hero for Rajasthan Royals in their 29-run win as he finally returned to form with a cracking 56 off 31 balls laced with three fours and four sixes. The young all-rounder stayed unbeaten till the end and helped RR post a fighting total on the board after a stuttering start. With the win, Rajasthan Royals moved to the top of the IPL 2022 points table with 12 points from eight matches so far this season while RCB are at the fifth spot with eight points.

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R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. While the wily spin-bowling all-rounder was promoted at No. 3 in RR's innings, where he scored a 9-ball 17, his real contribution via his primary job, i.e.&nbsp;with the ball in hand.

Ashwin returned with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, as the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise defended their modest total, 144 for 8, by 29 runs after being asked to bat first. Courtesy of his spell, the 35-year-old off-spinner became the eighth bowler overall to enter the 150-wicket club in IPL. In addition, he joined Harbhajan Singh to become only the second off-spinner to take 150 scalps in the premier tournament.&nbsp;

Dwayne Bravo&nbsp;leads the list of most wickets in IPL (181). Lasith Malinga occupies the second slot (170) with Amit Mishra (166), Yuzvendra Chahal (157), Piyush Chawla (157), Ashwin (152), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) following suit. Sunil Narine (149) and Jasprit Bumrah (135) complete the top ten.

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Thus, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL among spinners and the off-spinner with most scalps to date. He surpassed Harbhajan's tally during&nbsp;RR's 29-run win over RCB.&nbsp;

Talking about the clash, RR rode on Riyan Parag's 56 and Samson's 27 to post 144/8. RCB bowlers Md Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga returned with two scalps each. In reply, Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. were dismissed for 115 in 19.3 overs with Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen (4 for 20) shining for the Royals.

The one-time winners RR are now the table toppers with 12 points and a healthy NRR (+0.561).

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune.

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. While the wily spin-bowling all-rounder was promoted at No. 3 in RR's innings, where he scored a 9-ball 17, his real contribution via his primary job, i.e. with the ball in hand. Ashwin returned with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, as the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise defended their modest total, 144 for 8, by 29 runs after being asked to bat first. Courtesy of his spell, the 35-year-old off-spinner became the eighth bowler overall to enter the 150-wicket club in IPL. In addition, he joined Harbhajan Singh to become only the second off-spinner to take 150 scalps in the premier tournament. Dwayne Bravo leads the list of most wickets in IPL (181). Lasith Malinga occupies the second slot (170) with Amit Mishra (166), Yuzvendra Chahal (157), Piyush Chawla (157), Ashwin (152), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) following suit. Sunil Narine (149) and Jasprit Bumrah (135) complete the top ten. ALSO READ | 'Pull out of IPL 2022' - Ravi Shastri's bold suggestion for Virat Kohli amid RCB star's batting concerns Thus, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL among spinners and the off-spinner with most scalps to date. He surpassed Harbhajan's tally during RR's 29-run win over RCB. Talking about the clash, RR rode on Riyan Parag's 56 and Samson's 27 to post 144/8. RCB bowlers Md Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga returned with two scalps each. In reply, Faf du Plessis & Co. were dismissed for 115 in 19.3 overs with Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen (4 for 20) shining for the Royals. The one-time winners RR are now the table toppers with 12 points and a healthy NRR (+0.561).

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