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TOI Poll Results: The lesser known players who impressed the fans in IPL 2022

IPL 2022 was no different with emerging players and talented youngsters basking the spotlight and making fans sit up and notice their potential. TimesofIndia.com ran a poll asking fans which lesser known cricketer they were most impressed with in the different departments: The first question was: Which lesser known top order batsman impressed you the most in IPL 2022?The options were: Abhishek Sharma (SRH), Dewald Brevis (MI), Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) and someone else. Sunrisers Hyderabad's left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma, who scored 426 runs at a strike rate of 133.12 with two half-centuries in the tournament, got the maximum votes - 1375. Yashasvi Jaiswal (954 votes) and Dewald Brevis (872 votes) finished second and third respectively. The someone else option got 512 votes.

RCB Didn't Rely Only On Retained Players, Build Squad Around Them: Mike Hesson

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson said on Friday that the most pleasing aspect of the side's game during the season was that they did not have to rely solely on their retained players. An explosive century by Jos Buttler sent Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the tournament and Rajasthan Royals to their first IPL finals since 2008 as they chased down the target of 158 set by RCB in 18.1 overs. For RCB, it was only Rajat Patidar who looked like the only real threat throughout the game with his 58-run knock.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis says first six overs felt like Test cricket

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said that the first six overs during the Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals, felt like 'Test cricket' to him. Jos Buttler's unbeaten 106, his fourth ton of the season, powered Rajasthan Royals to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier-2 here at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. "When we walked off the field, we felt were a few short. Was challenging the first 3-4 overs, was movement. Felt 180 was a par score on that pitch. First six overs felt like Test cricket. Compared to the other wickets, this one was quicker off the new ball, and then it eased off later in the innings," said du Plessis in a post-match presentation.

Watch: VVS Laxman's Priceless Reaction After Rajat Patidar Hits Ravi Bishnoi For Huge Six

Rajat Patidar was the unlikely hero for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 Eliminator on Wednesday. He scored an unbeaten 112 as RCB scored 207/4 in 20 overs. LSG fell short by 14 runs in the chase. Patidar's innings stood out in the match as he hit 12 fours and seven sixes. Three of those maximums came in the 16th over, bowled by leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi. One of the sixes flew over deep mid-wicket and had VVS Laxman, former Indian cricket team player and current NCA director, in awe.

IPL 2022: On A Roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore Fancy Their Chances Against Rajasthan Royals In Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals will need to shake off an ordinary bowling performance in their last outing when they clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore, a team which seems to be peaking at the right time, in the high-stakes IPL Qualifier-2 on Friday. Having sneaked into the play-offs, RCB seem are on a roll and a tight win over Lucknow in the Eliminator has fuelled expectations for a long-awaited trophy. They take on Rajasthan, a team which has all bases covered but still came up short against Gujarat in Qualifier 1.

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: On a roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals will need to shake off an ordinary bowling performance in their last outing when they clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), a team which seems to be peaking at the right time, in the high-stakes IPL Qualifier-2 here on Friday. Having sneaked into the play-offs, RCB are on a roll and a tight win over Lucknow in the Eliminator has fuelled expectations for a long-awaited trophy. They take on Rajasthan, a team which has all bases covered but still came up short against Gujarat in Qualifier 1.

Kohli hails Patidar nerve as Bangalore close on first IPL crown

Virat Kohli praised the "very, very special" performance of unlikely hero Rajat Patidar after his match-winning ton put Royal Challengers Bangalore two victories away from their first IPL title.

IPL 2022, LSG vs RCB: Harshal Patel wants to bowl in tough situations

Harshal Patel, one of the architects of Royal Challengers Bangalore's win over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, said that he likes to bowl under pressure, while the bowler praised Rajat Patidar, who scored a century in the Eliminator match. He said that he always wanted to test himself under pressure by bowling in the slog overs. "I want to bowl in tough situations.

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TOI Poll Results: The lesser known players who impressed the fans in IPL 2022

RCB Didn't Rely Only On Retained Players, Build Squad Around Them: Mike Hesson

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis says first six overs felt like Test cricket

Watch: VVS Laxman's Priceless Reaction After Rajat Patidar Hits Ravi Bishnoi For Huge Six

IPL 2022: On A Roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore Fancy Their Chances Against Rajasthan Royals In Qualifier 2

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: On a roll, Royal Challengers Bangalore fancy their chances against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2

Kohli hails Patidar nerve as Bangalore close on first IPL crown

IPL 2022, LSG vs RCB: Harshal Patel wants to bowl in tough situations