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IPL 2022: Sanju Samson 'grateful' to have Jos Buttler in Rajasthan Royals

Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson said that he is grateful to have a player like Jos Buttler in his team. Buttler's unbeaten 106, his fourth ton of the season, powered RR to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over RCB in the Qualifier-2 here at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. "This is his (Obed McCoy) first IPL, he is very calm and composed and backs his strengths and we really trust him to do well. Very grateful to have someone like Jos, and the way he is batting, touch-wood, we have one more game to go," said Samson in a post-match presentation.

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler's whirlwind century puts Rajasthan Royals in the final

Jos Buttler take the Rajasthan Royals into the IPL final after 14 years with his latest special, a devastating 60-ball, unbeaten 106 which was studded with 10 fours and six sixes, a certain Shane Warne would be smiling no end from the heavens. With his murderous blade, Buttler is paying the leg-Spin legend, who led the Royals to their sole title in 2008, the perfect tribute. Smashing his fourth hundred of IPL 2022, Buttler, who crossed 800 runs in the tournament, helped the Royals chase down 158 on a canter, as they outclassed Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets at the imposing Narendra Modi Stadium in the second qualifier.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Strategy to pick seasoned players for first XI has paid off, says Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara on Friday after Rajasthan Royals reached their first IPL final since 2008. Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets to have a shot at a second IPL title. "At the auction table, we spent 90-95% of our purse on putting together our first XI. We worked hard on data to work on the players we wanted. We put emphasis on experience at the moment. We have a spattering of youngsters who will become stars later, but our first XI has a strong share of seasoned internationals. "Full credit to Giles Lindsay, our analyst, Zubin Barucha and the rest of the staff. Wins don't just happen. It takes a lot of planning, hard work, execution on the field," said Sangakkara after the game.

Buttler ton powers Rajasthan into IPL final over Faf's Bangalore

Jos Buttler smashed a record-equalling fourth century of the tournament as Rajasthan Royals hammered Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against Gujarat Titans.

Buttler's record-equalling hundred takes Rajasthan into IPL final

Jos Buttler fired a record-equalling fourth century in an IPL season to take Rajasthan Royals into their first final since they won the inaugural edition of the competition in 2008 under the late Shane Warne.

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler Ton Helps Rajasthan Royals Smash RCB, Reach 1st Final Since 2008

Jos Buttler smashed a record-equalling fourth century of the tournament as Rajasthan Royals hammered Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Friday to set up an IPL final against Gujarat Titans. Chasing 158 for victory at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Rajasthan reached their target with 11 balls to spare in the second qualifier as Buttler equalled Kohli's record of four tons in an IPL season. His 106 not out came from 60 balls and included 10 fours and six sixes.

IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Highlights: Prasidh, Buttler send RR to their first final since 2008

Jos Buttler extended his dream run this season with a record-equalling fourth hundred as Rajasthan Royals produced a ruthless performance to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets here on Friday and reach their first IPL final since the inaugural edition in 2008. Pacer Prasidh Krishna (3/22) came back strongly from the hammering he received in the last game to help Rajasthan restrict RCB to 157 for eight in Qualifier 2 despite a stellar 42-ball 58 from Rajat Patidar. As it happened | ScorecardButtler (106 not out off 60 balls), the leading run getter of the tournament by a fair distance, then toyed with the RCB attack to ensure the Royals romped to victory in 18.1 overs. It was only fitting that Buttler hit the winning runs as he clobbered Harshal Patel for his sixth maximum. With his special innings, Buttler matched Virat Kohli for most hundreds in a single season. Kohli had achieved that feat in 2016. Royals take on IPL debutants Gujarat Titans in the final here on Sunday and would be looking to emulate the special feat of the 2008 batch which lifted the title under the inspirational leadership of the late Shane Warne 14 seasons ago.

"Just Push My Bicep Up": Ricky Ponting Shares Hilarious Anecdote About Andrew Symonds

Former Australian cricketers paid rich tributes to Andrew Symonds in a memorial service on Friday. Symonds, 46, was killed in a single-vehicle accident in northern Queensland earlier this month, leaving Australian cricket reeling once more following the recent and unexpected deaths of greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Family, friends, fans and former teammates gathered to celebrate his life at a public memorial service at a stadium in the coastal city of Townsville, where he lived.

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IPL 2022: Sanju Samson 'grateful' to have Jos Buttler in Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler's whirlwind century puts Rajasthan Royals in the final

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB, Qualifier 2: Strategy to pick seasoned players for first XI has paid off, says Kumar Sangakkara

Buttler ton powers Rajasthan into IPL final over Faf's Bangalore

Buttler's record-equalling hundred takes Rajasthan into IPL final

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler Ton Helps Rajasthan Royals Smash RCB, Reach 1st Final Since 2008

IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Highlights: Prasidh, Buttler send RR to their first final since 2008

"Just Push My Bicep Up": Ricky Ponting Shares Hilarious Anecdote About Andrew Symonds