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Watch: Dinesh Karthik Drops Absolute Sitter To Give Jos Buttler A Huge Reprieve In RR vs RCB IPL 2022 Qualifier 2

'Catches win matches' is one of the most widely used proverbs in the game of cricket. And that could have the case when a high-flying Jos Buttler edged a Harshal Patel delivery in the 11th over of Rajasthan Royals' chase, offering a simple catch to Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik. Inexplicably, though, Karthik failed to take the regulation catch with Buttler batting on 66 at the time. The Rajasthan Royals star went on to hit an unbeaten 106 to help his team reach their first IPL final since 2008. For Dinesh Karthik and RCB, it was a case of what could have been.

IPL 2022: Sanju Samson has been exceptional as player and skipper, says Kumar Sangakkara

Rajasthan Royals director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara finds Sanju Samson "exceptional" as the Kerala man has been able to perform triple roles of wicket-keeping, captaincy and batting with aplomb in a tournament of IPL's magnitude. RR easily beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Friday to reach their first IPL final since 2008 and have a shot at a second title. "Sanju has been exceptional. He started off with quite a tough test last season with a young side and lot of upheaval because of COVID bubbles, tournament of two halves but he has really grown into his role," Sangakkara said at the post-match press conference.

Virender Sehwag On How Rishabh Pant's Name "Would Be Etched In History Books"

Former India batter Virender Sehwag made the longest format his own by scoring 8586 runs, averaging 49.34 at an astonishing strike rate of 82.23. The Delhi opener has two triple centuries to his name and he brought an attacking approach to Test cricket. Now, Sehwag has spoken on how Rishabh Pant's name can be etched in history books forever and how playing 100+ Tests would help him.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB: Mohammed Siraj Registers Unwanted Record After Yet Another Disastrous Outing

Mohammed Siraj was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping Rs 7 crore ahead of the mega IPL auction. The team would have expected a lot from the Indian pacer in IPL 2022, but instead Siraj's performances this season proved to be a damp squib. So much so that he was even dropped for a match. He, however, returned to the playing XI for RCB's playoffs matches but yet again failed to rise to the occasion. On Friday night, when the team needed him to put in a good performance, Siraj once again had a nightmare outing. He bowled just two overs where he was plundered for 31 runs. Siraj was smashed for three sixes in the two overs he bowled against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 and in the process, registered a record he would quickly want to forget.

"Like Looking At Big Ben": David Warner On Star Pakistan Pacer

Before turning up for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022, Australia opener David Warner faced off against Pakistan in the three-match series and the Pat Cummins-led side emerged on the right side of the result after winning the third and final Test. Warner faced off against Shaheen Shah Afridi and their battles were not to be missed. In the third Test, Warner and Shaheen's image went viral which saw both stars staring down each other. After the incident, both were seen laughing.

"Doesn't Look Like Hardik Pandya Is Captaining For First Time": Rahul Tewatia To NDTV

Gujarat Titans' run in the ongoing IPL 2022 season has been nothing short of a fairytale. Playing their first-ever season, Gujarat Titans have performed exceptionally well to reach the final and they will square off against Rajasthan Royals in the summit clash. All-rounder Rahul Tewatia has chipped with crucial cameos for the team and one cannot forget his knock against Punjab Kings, where he smashed two sixes off the final two balls of the game to take his side over the line. Talking to NDTV, Tewatia gave an insight into his mindset and he also reserved some high praise for Hardik Pandya.

Jos Buttler "No.1 White-Ball Player By A Country Mile": Ex-England Captain

After Jos Buttler hit a record-equalling fourth century in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore to power Rajasthan Royals into their first final since 2008, former England captain Michael Vaughan hailed him as the best limited-overs player in the world, adding "by a country mile". Buttler smashed an unbeaten 106 off 60 deliveries to help the Royals chase down 158 with ease in IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Royals will now face Gujarat Titans in the final.

Watch: Irish Star Paul Stirling Smashes 34 Runs Off One Over During Whirlwind Century In T20 Blast

Ireland opener Paul Stirling once again showcased his big-hitting abilities, smashing 119 runs off just 51 balls to help Birmingham Bears rout Northamptonshire by 125 runs (DLS method) in a T20 Blast match on Thursday. Apart from Paul Stirling, Sam Hain blasted 66 not out off 32 balls as Birmingham Bears posted 207 for three in 16 overs. During Stirling's assault on Northamptonshire, he took a liking to one particular bowler -- James Sales -- smashing him for 34 runs off one over. Stirling nearly matched the record of six sixes in an over, but on the last ball of the over, failed to clear the boundary.

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Watch: Dinesh Karthik Drops Absolute Sitter To Give Jos Buttler A Huge Reprieve In RR vs RCB IPL 2022 Qualifier 2

IPL 2022: Sanju Samson has been exceptional as player and skipper, says Kumar Sangakkara

Virender Sehwag On How Rishabh Pant's Name "Would Be Etched In History Books"

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB: Mohammed Siraj Registers Unwanted Record After Yet Another Disastrous Outing

"Like Looking At Big Ben": David Warner On Star Pakistan Pacer

"Doesn't Look Like Hardik Pandya Is Captaining For First Time": Rahul Tewatia To NDTV

Jos Buttler "No.1 White-Ball Player By A Country Mile": Ex-England Captain

Watch: Irish Star Paul Stirling Smashes 34 Runs Off One Over During Whirlwind Century In T20 Blast