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Watch: Virat Kohli Hits A Gorgeous Boundary, Sourav Ganguly's Reaction Is Viral

Sourav Ganguly, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, was a happy spectator at the Eden Gardens for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both teams played their part in a high-scoring thriller in front of a packed Kolkata crowd, with Faf du Plessis' side eventually going through to Qualifier 2 with a 14-run win. There was some brilliant bowling and delectable strokes on display and during RCB's innings, one shot in particular seemed to have caught Ganguly's attention.

IPL 2022: It wasn't in my control that I wasn't picked at the auction, says RCB's Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar was ignored at this year's mega Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, only to be picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as an injury replacement, but the 28-year-old never cared about things which he couldn't really control. On Wednesday, in the IPL Eliminator, Patidar hit a 54-ball 112 not out, which laid the foundation of RCB's 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). RCB restricted LSG to 193/6 after putting up 207/4 on the board, thanks to Patidar's ton. The winners of the Eliminator will now meet Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, which will decide who faces Gujarat Titans in the final.

KL Rahul Becomes First Batter To Reach Huge IPL Milestone

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul became the first-ever player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to score 600-plus runs in four IPL seasons. Rahul achieved this feat during the Eliminator clash of the ongoing IPL 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday here at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He reached this unique batting milestone during his 58-ball 79-run inning against Faf du Plessis-led team.

Watch: Rajat Patidar Smashes Cracking Six To Reach Century In IPL 2022 Eliminator

Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar on Wednesday became the first uncapped player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century in the playoffs. The batter achieved this feat during his side's Eliminator clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It was a memorable day at the field for Patidar as he smashed an unbeaten 112 off just 54 to guide his side to a massive total of 207/4 at the end of their 20 overs. In reply, LSG could score only 193/6.

IPL 2022 Eliminator, RCB vs LSG: Patidar's brilliant ton keeps Royal Challengers Bangalore in the hunt, sends Lucknow Super Giants packing

Like GT skipper Hardik Pandya, his LSG counterpart KL Rahul excelled, but failed to take the side home as they managed 193 for six while chasing 208 runs for victory. The opener took on the responsibility after losing his partner Quinton de Kock in the first over of the chase and raised hopes of a victory by being involved in a 96-run third-wicket partnership off 61 balls with Deepak Hooda. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARDBut things turned difficult after they managed 40 runs in the next six overs after getting 62 for two in the Powerplay. Rahul perished for 79 thereby ending LSG's challenge. Josh Hazlewood ended up as RCB's most successful bowler claiming three for 43. RCB will now play RR in Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2 on Friday seeking a ticket to the final. Earlier on a day when big guns like Du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell failed to fire, little-known Rajat Patidar helped RCB put up a challenging total. Coming to bat at No. 3, the Madhya Pradesh batter got his first T20 century to become the highest run scorer for RCB in the IPL Playoffs.

French Open 2022: 'Victories help a lot' - Rafael Nadal eases past Corentin Moutet to win his 300th Grand Slam match

Rafael Nadal completed the 300th win of his career in Grand Slams with a 6-3 6-1 6-4 victory over Corentin Moutet to reach the third round of the French Open. Nadal came into the second round on Court Philippe-Chartrier protecting a perfect record against home players at Roland-Garros, and he had no trouble in dispatching the 10th Frenchman to face him in Paris. Ad/> There are concerns about the well-being of Nadal, given a chronic foot injury severely hampered him at the Italian Open, and he said it was something he was having to manage.

Rafael Nadal quietly confident about 'most important tournament' French Open after injury

Rafael Nadal sounded cautiously optimistic after his 6-3 6-1 6-4 win over Corentin Moutet in the French Open second round. The 13-time champion in Paris called the tournament the "most important" of the year for him and was happy to keep progressing through the rounds after a recent injury scare at the Italian Open.

Emma Raducanu admits she has a 'long way to go' after French Open collapse

Emma Raducanu admitted she “has a long way to go” after suffering an early exit at the French Open. The Brit lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3, 1-6, 1-6 to bring her first campaign at Roland Garros to an end.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Hits A Gorgeous Boundary, Sourav Ganguly's Reaction Is Viral

IPL 2022: It wasn't in my control that I wasn't picked at the auction, says RCB's Rajat Patidar

KL Rahul Becomes First Batter To Reach Huge IPL Milestone

Watch: Rajat Patidar Smashes Cracking Six To Reach Century In IPL 2022 Eliminator

IPL 2022 Eliminator, RCB vs LSG: Patidar's brilliant ton keeps Royal Challengers Bangalore in the hunt, sends Lucknow Super Giants packing

French Open 2022: 'Victories help a lot' - Rafael Nadal eases past Corentin Moutet to win his 300th Grand Slam match

Rafael Nadal quietly confident about 'most important tournament' French Open after injury

Emma Raducanu admits she has a 'long way to go' after French Open collapse