WATCH: Jos Buttler's Majestic Ton To Trump RCB & Take RR To The Finals

Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets while chasing 158 with 1.5 overs remaining in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2022.

RR vs RCB IPL 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore, the only team to qualify for the playoffs thrice since 2020, were yet again routed in the playoffs. After finally managing to clear the Eliminator in IPL 2022, RCB were thrashed by Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2. Jos Buttler was the star in the second innings and he smashed a thunderous ton to chase down the target without any hiccups. 

After an excellent bowling performance in the late middle and death overs, Rajasthan Royals were able to restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore to a below-par total of 157. RR were favourites after the first innings, as RCB had only defended a total of below 160 only 9 times in the IPL history. 

Rajasthan openers blasted off in a way that went on to put Bangalore out of the game, as the opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Jos Buttler added 61 runs in just 5 overs while chasing a target of 158. Jaiswal was dismissed on the first delivery of the 6th over. However, Buttler continued the onslaught at the other end. 

Jos Buttler, who continued to hold the Orange Cap despite a dip in form in the second half of the league stages, gained back form at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad as he smacked 6 sixes and 10 fours. Buttler faced 60 deliveries and with a strike rate of 176.67, scored an unbeaten 106 runs. 

The Englishman smacked his 4th ton of the season, equalling Virat Kohli's record of most centuries in a single season. Overall, Buttler is tied second with Virat amongst batters who have smacked the most tons in IPL. Buttler has now scored 824 runs in 16 innings averaging 58.86 at a strike rate of 151.47 and is set to win the Orange Cap this season.

While talking about the match, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson won the toss & opted to field first against Royal Challengers Bangalore, after which RCB were restricted to 157/8 in 20 overs as Rajat Patidar contributed with a 42-ball-58. For RR, Prasidh Krishna & Obed McCoy picked up 3 wickets each.