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IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RCB vs PBKS Match 60

Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone flattened the Royal Challengers Bangalore as Punjab Kings kept their IPL 2022 playoff hopes with a thumping 54-run victory on Friday at the Brabourne Stadium. Jonny Bairstow smashed 66 off 29 deliveries to give Punjab a flying start, while Livingstone ensured they finished with a bang as well, with his knock of 70 off 42. Harshal Patel took four wickets, while Wanindu Hasaranga took two to become the joint-leading wicket-taker this season. For RCB, Glenn Maxwell top-scored with 35, while Kagiso Rabada picked three wickets for PBKS.

Watch: Kumar Sangakkara's Calm Speech To Rajasthan Royals After Loss vs Delhi

Just a day after Gautam Gambhir's fiery dressing speech to Lucknow Super Giants caught the attention of cricket fans, Rajasthan Royals director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara's speech is also garnering a lot of attention. Sanga's speech though was a little different. While Gambhir spoke about the need to have "game sense" and to "not give up", Sangakkara focussed on the quality that was there in the Royals camp and asked his team to chin up after a big defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals which kept their playoff hopes in the balance.

Has The Heat-Wave Turned The IPL Upside Down?

IPL 2022 has thrown up several interesting trends. One of them is how teams have changed strategies as the heat rose in the Maximum City and around.

"Now Look What Happened": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Rajasthan Royals Over Sanju Samson's Batting Position

In Rajasthan Royals' defeat against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, Sanju Samson came in to bat at No.5, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Devdutt Padikkal promoted above their skipper. While both Ashwin (50) and Padikkal (48) made hefty contributions, Samson was out for just 6 off four deliveries as he tried to clear the ropes but found the fielder in the deep off Anrich Nortje's bowling. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was not best pleased by the Royals' tactics and blamed Samson's batting position for his failure to play an impactful innings.

"It Was Communicated To Me": Ravichandran Ashwin On Batting Higher Up The Order

Ravichandran Ashwin says the work done on his batting technique before the start of the season has yielded results in the IPL, where Rajasthan Royals have given him the opportunity to bat higher up the order. Batting at no 3, Ashwin smashed a 38-ball 50 against Delhi Capitals here on Wednesday night, albeit in a losing cause. "No license has been given. Starting from the season it was communicated to me properly that I will be used as a batter up the order. We had a few practice games where I opened also.

Watch: Kumar Sangakkara's Calm Speech To Rajasthan Royals After Loss vs Delhi

Just a day after Gautam Gambhir's fiery dressing speech to Lucknow Super Giants caught the attention of cricket fans, Rajasthan Royals director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara's speech is also garnering a lot of attention. Sanga's speech though was a little different. While Gambhir spoke about the need to have "game sense" and to "not give up", Sangakkara focussed on the quality that was there in the Royals camp and asked his team to chin up after a big defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals which kept their playoff hopes in the balance.

Watch: Lucky David Warner Is Not Out Despite Getting Bowled By Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh were in great form during Delhi Capitals' eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match on Wednesday. However, Warner rode his luck to stay unbeaten on 52 off 41 deliveries. Out of the few lucky escapes that he got, one was particularly bizarre. In the ninth over of DC's chase of 161, Warner was bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal. However, the bails did not fall off and Warner was declared not out.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RR vs DC Match 58

Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets in Match 58 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Chasing a target of 161 runs, DC reached 161 for two in 18.1 overs with Mitchell Marsh slamming 89 runs off 62 balls and David Warner finishing unbeaten on 52 off 41 deliveries. Initially, RR posted 160 for six in 20 overs with Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Marsh and Anrich Nortje taking two wickets each.

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IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RCB vs PBKS Match 60

Watch: Kumar Sangakkara's Calm Speech To Rajasthan Royals After Loss vs Delhi

Has The Heat-Wave Turned The IPL Upside Down?

"Now Look What Happened": Sunil Gavaskar Slams Rajasthan Royals Over Sanju Samson's Batting Position

"It Was Communicated To Me": Ravichandran Ashwin On Batting Higher Up The Order

Watch: Kumar Sangakkara's Calm Speech To Rajasthan Royals After Loss vs Delhi

Watch: Lucky David Warner Is Not Out Despite Getting Bowled By Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After RR vs DC Match 58