Jos Buttler's third ton of IPL 2022 overshadowed by 'no-ball' controversy

Jos Buttler scored his third century of the season but Rajasthan Royals' thrilling win over Delhi Capitals was overshadowed by farcical protests over an umpire's call on a high full toss in the final over.

Buttler hit 116 as Rajasthan won by 15 runs in a stormy IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

England's Buttler hit nine fours and nine sixes in his 65-ball innings to set Delhi a steep target of 223.

However, the match saw tensions boil over between the players, on-field umpires and Delhi captain Rishabh Pant over a full toss in the last over of the run chase.

Delhi needed 36 to win and Rovman Powell hit three sixes off the first three deliveries against fellow West Indian Obed McCoy.

McCoy's third delivery was a high full toss around Powell's waist, which Pant and Delhi thought should have been called a no ball. Pant even sent assistant coach Pravin Amre onto the field to argue his case, disrupting the match and clearly showing dissent.

So umpires check no balls for front foot every ball, but can’t check a high full toss? Makes sense… pic.twitter.com/RUOX3Yh3YF

"Everyone was frustrated because it was not even close, so I thought it was a no ball. Everyone in the ground saw that," Delhi captain Pant said after the match.

"Obviously it wasn't right, but what happened with us was also not right. It was just the heat of the moment."

However, Delhi assistant coach Shane Watson said what happened in the last over was "disappointing" and umpires' decision has to be accepted.

"In the end, the one thing at the Delhi Capitals you don't stand for is what happened. The umpires' decision, whether it's right wrong, we have to accept it. Someone running on to the field certainly we can't accept. It's not good enough."