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Cricket News: 3 incredible feats underpinning Rajasthan Royals IPL 2022 campaign | Rajasthan Royals records so far in IPL 2022
The Rajasthan Royals juggernaut continues to roll on, as the franchise picked up their sixth victory in eight matches in IPL 2022 with a superb 29-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. As of April 27 before the SRH-GT match, the Royals sit atop the league as they continue their push towards a first title since 2008.
After the likes of Orange and Purple Cap holders Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal led the side to victories earlier in the tournament, it was Riyan Parag who stepped up with his most influential performance of the season to date. Amid the calls to replace Parag, the Royals have held firm, with Sanju Samson stating before the season that this could be Parag’s breakthrough year.
Also, add the brilliance of R Ashwin in recent matches in conjunction with Kuldeep Sen’s rise, and life at the Royals is looking rosy indeed. It is has been a superb tournament so far for the men in pink, with no doubts whatsoever regarding their status as IPL 2022 title contenders.
Here are three incredible feats underpinning their campaign so far.
3 outstanding feats underpinning the Royals IPL 2022 campaign
1. Lost 7 of 8 tosses
The toss is often considered a crucial part of white-ball cricket, especially with the dew factor. A case in point is last year’s T20 World Cup, where Australia won the tournament in the eyes of many due to their luck with the toss.
However, the Royals in IPL 2022 are defying their lack of luck at the coin toss. Skipper Sanju Samson has lost seven of the eight tosses, but it has not been a problem as the Royals have won all six of their matches when defending a total. Unheard of in modern day white-ball cricket, with the magnificent Jos Buttler leading the way with five 50+ scores (including three centuries) in the first eight games.
lose the toss. Bat first. Defend like your life’s on the line. Win the match.
From the RR vs RCB match report on the Rajasthan Royals website
2. Highest score made & lowest total defended
Rajasthan Royals’ 222/2 against Delhi Capitals, underpinned by Jos Buttler’s third century in the first half of IPL 2022, is the highest total of IPL 2022 as of April 27. It was a magnificent show of hitting at the Wankhede against a helpless DC attack.
However, in addition to riding the wave, the Royals also showed that they can bounce back from difficult positions. They were in trouble against RCB, but Riyan Parag’s late surge and a magnificent bowling effort resulted in 144 being more than enough against a good batting lineup. This is the lowest total defended in IPL 2022, eclipsing the 156 by Gujarat against Kolkata.
3. A steal for the spin twins
The Royals had a brilliant mega auction, highlighted most by paying just 11.5 cr for Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin. Both have been terrific so far in IPL 2022 on mostly good batting pitches, with Chahal taking most of the wickets while Ashwin has kept things tight.
Chahal remains the Purple Cap holder with 18 scalps and Ashwin has taken six wickets in his past three matches. Combined, they have taken 25 wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of just 7.13.
Can you imagine the impact they could have when the pitches slow up further in the second-half of the tournament? It’s music to the Royals’ ears.
Next up, the Royals will come up against the winless Mumbai Indians on April 30. If they continue producing what they have, they should be too good for the struggling five-time champions.
