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IPL 2022, DC vs RR: Delhi Capitals face Buttler test as they take on Rajasthan Royals

Jos Buttler is in possession of the Orange Cap and no one is in close range to pose a threat to his 'highest run-scorer' crown. It was towards the later half of the IPL 2018 that the England batter was given the opener's role, and today he stands tall in the coveted spot. Be it for his national team or Rajasthan Royals, the 31-year-old has delivered the goods to become one of the most complete white-ball cricketers in the last few years. Having piled up 618 runs from 11 games so far, Buttler has now scored the most runs in a single season for the Royals, leaving behind Ajinkya Rahane's 560 in 2012. The kind of form the opener is in, he is a threat to Virat Kohli's record of most centuries and runs in a single season - in 2016 - when he slammed four tons and accumulated massive 973 from 16 games. It would not be surprising if Buttler gets to his fourth century in this edition of IPL.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After LSG vs GT Match 57

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 62 runs in Match 57 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, on Tuesday. An unbeaten knock of 63 runs off 49 balls by Shubman Gill helped GT reached 144 for four in 20 overs, setting a target of 145 runs. Meanwhile, Avesh Khan took two wickets for Lucknow. Chasing a target of 145 runs, LSG were bowled out for 82 in 13.5 overs. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan was in top form and took four wickets in 3.5 overs.

"In The Russell Mould...": Ravi Shastri Has This Advice For Rishabh Pant To Revive Delhi Capitals' Fortune

Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant has not been able to capitalise on the good starts that he has got in the IPL 2022. The left-handed batter has scored 281 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 152.71. Though he is DC's second highest run-getter, he has not been able to score a half-century. His scores have mostly remained limited to the mid-20s and mid-30s. His performance has reflected in DC's show too. The franchise has won five of their 11 matches and are fifth in the points table.

AIFF spends more than Rs 3 crore every year in fighting legal case: Football Delhi president Prabhakaran

Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran has claimed that All India Football Federation (AIFF) spends more than Rs 3 crore annually in fighting legal cases and that such a big expenditure is not "justified". In a letter shot off to AIFF president Praful Patel, urging him to hold elections of the national body without delay, Prabhakaran said the current legal team has not brought any progress to the election-related case pending before the Supreme Court since 2017.

IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant should bat in the 'Russell' mode; just smack, no matter who the bowlers is, says Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri says Rishabh Pant must bat in the "Andre Russell mode" in T20 format and not change the tempo once he gets going so that he can win more matches for his side, Delhi Capitals. The Southpaw has collected 281 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 152.71 but has struggled to convert his starts into meaningful contributions. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is having an underwhelming IPL season. He has shown glimpses of his destructive power but could not take the team over the line like he has done umpteen times in the past. "I feel once he gets the tempo going he shouldn't change, he should be in the Russell mould in this format of the game," Shastri said on ESPNcricinfo's 'T20 Time Out'.

IPL 2022: Did too many decision makers contribute to Kolkata Knight Riders' downfall?

This age old adage fits aptly on Kolkata Knight Riders, who are staring at early elimination from the 2022 season, after competing in title-clash last year. While they are still afloat after beating wooden-spooners Mumbai Indians by 52 runs, the post-match comments from captain Shreyas Iyer have certainly opened the pandora's box, raising questions if there is too much of interference from the management, especially long-standing CEO Venky Mysore. A testimony to KKR's problems has been the fact that 20 players have played in 12 games.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals Aim To Bounce Back Against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals will aim to quickly recover from their loss in the previous match to stay in the IPL play-offs race while Rajasthan Royals will be eager to hold on to their winning momentum when the two teams clash on Wednesday. The Capitals have lost six of their 11 games and although they are fifth on the points table, they are bunched alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, who also have 10 points from as many games.

Watch: MS Dhoni's Hilarious Dig At Dwayne Bravo After His Fielding Effort During CSK vs DC IPL 2022 Clash

MS Dhoni's words of wisdom from behind the stumps have helped many a bowlers. Players themselves have admitted in the past that Dhoni's inputs have helped them learn and become better. The CSK skipper is also known for some witty one-liners to his own teammates, be it while playing for India or Chennai Super Kings, some of which have been picked up by the stump mic. One such comment to Ravindra Jadeja during a Test match between India and New Zealand in 2014 had gone viral. On Sunday, Dhoni came up with another gem during CSK's comprehensive win over Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2022 match.

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IPL 2022, DC vs RR: Delhi Capitals face Buttler test as they take on Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After LSG vs GT Match 57

"In The Russell Mould...": Ravi Shastri Has This Advice For Rishabh Pant To Revive Delhi Capitals' Fortune

AIFF spends more than Rs 3 crore every year in fighting legal case: Football Delhi president Prabhakaran

IPL 2022: Rishabh Pant should bat in the 'Russell' mode; just smack, no matter who the bowlers is, says Ravi Shastri

IPL 2022: Did too many decision makers contribute to Kolkata Knight Riders' downfall?

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals Aim To Bounce Back Against Rajasthan Royals

Watch: MS Dhoni's Hilarious Dig At Dwayne Bravo After His Fielding Effort During CSK vs DC IPL 2022 Clash