IPL 2022 Match 34: Jos Butler’s brilliance gives RR win in high scoring match

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 Rajasthan Royals held their nerves as they defeated Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring thriller played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday.

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to field first. It was a cautious start by Jos Buttler and Devdutt Paddikal before Buttler put enough pressure on DC bowlers with aggressive strokes. At the end of the first six overs, Rajasthan Royals made 44 for 0. Buttler just upped the ante with big shots keeping the momentum going. At the end of the first timeout, RR scored 78 for 0.

Buttler showed intent and completed fifty off 36 balls. Paddikal also kept hitting shots to not allow Delhi Capitals bowlers to settle. Buttler continued his superb form in this tournament smashing Delhi Capitals to all parts of the ground. Paddikal joined the party with the first fifty this season off 31 balls. RR openers kept on scoring runs at will. Khaleel Ahmed got a breakthrough by dismissing Paddikal with a review for LBW. The umpire gave it not out but on review, it was overturned to out. Paddikal and Buttler best partnership for RR in IPL with 155 runs on the board. With that, the first timeout was called.  

Sanju Samson showed intent right from the word go taking on Khaleel Ahmed. Buttler completed his third century off 57 balls. Samson and Buttler kept the momentum going for RR hitting boundaries at will. Mustzifur Rahman eventually got Samson’s wicket caught by Warner at long-on. Buttler and Samson added 47 runs for the 2nd wicket. Samson showed his class by smashing Shardul Thakur for 20 runs helping Rajasthan Royals post a massive total of 222 for 2.

Chasing a mammoth total of 223 runs to win, Warner and Prithvi Shaw began the innings aggressively keeping pressure on RR bowlers. Prasidh Krishna deceived Warner with a change of pace caught by Samson. Warner and Shaw added 43 runs in quick time to lay a strong foundation. Ashwin struck in his first over dismissing Sarfaraz Khan providing a simple catch to Prasidh Krishna. At the end of the first six overs, Delhi Capitals scored 55 for 2.

Obed McCoy struggled in his first over as he conceded extras while Shaw and Pant took the attack to him. Shaw and Pant maintained momentum for Delhi Capitals keeping the scoreboard ticking. At the end first timeout, DC made 95 for 2.

R Ashwin struck dismissing Shaw providing an easy catch to Boult. Shaw and Pant added 51 runs for the 3rd wicket. Chahal and Ashwin troubled Delhi Capitals batsmen, especially Lalit Yadav. After being dropped by Chahal at fine-leg, Pant could not survive another chance as Paddikal took a lovely high catch. Chahal got his first wicket dismissing Axar Patel trying to hit a big shot. Shardul Thakur was brilliantly run-out while trying to the second run. With that wicket, the second timeout was called at 157 for 6.

Lalit Yadav and Rovman Powell provided some hope with brutal hitting. Prasidh Krishna bowled a stunning 19th over giving away zero runs and grabbed the wicket of Lalit Yadav. Lalit and Powell added 30 runs for the 7th wicket.

Rovman Powell looked in brilliant hitting mood smashing 3 successive sixes including a controversial no-ball call that was not given. McCoy held his nerves to help Rajasthan Royals register 15 run win.

Rajasthan Royals 222 for 2 in 20 overs (Buttler 116, Paddikal 54, Rahman 1/43) beat Delhi Capitals 207 for 8 in 20 overs (Shaw 37, Lalit Yadav 37, Prasidh Krishna 3/22, Ashwin 2/32) by 15 runs.

For his 116 off 65 balls, Jos Buttler was named the man of the match award. With this win, RR moved to the top of the points table with 5 wins and a better run rate. 









Buttler's knock gives RR a 15 runs win over Delhi Capitals 

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