'Breathtaking Performance' - Jos Buttler's third century of the season keeps RR's winning streak intact

Rajasthan Royals have truly been a formidable force in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Fifth win of the season for Sanju Samson’s men as they go atop the points table. Delhi Capitals are the latest to go down against the Men in Pink. In a high-scoring affair, RR defeated the Capitals by 15 runs courtesy of a sensational hundred from Jos Buttler.

Earlier in the match, Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. RR openers Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal embraced the challenge and make a mockery of DC bowlers. The two dashers were equally destructive as the ball was flying all over the park. While Padikkal departed for a well-made 54 off 35 balls, Buttler went on to register his second successive ton and third of the season.

Second successive century for Jos Buttler!

He has truly been in a league of his own in IPL 2022. The late impetus was provided by skipper Sanju Samson, who scored an unbeaten 46 off mere 19 deliveries. Buttler, in total, scored 116 off 65 balls as the inaugural-season champions recorded the highest score of the season so far, 222/2. Left-arm pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman picked one wicket apiece for DC.

As DC needed a fiery start in such a massive run chase, openers David Warner and Prithvi Shaw went after the bowlers from the outset. Warner, who had slammed half-centuries in his previous three outings, looked in fine touch once again. However, he went back after scoring a 14-ball 28. Shaw (37) and skipper Rishabh Pant (44) also got starts but they too were dismissed while trying to up the ante.

The drama remained till the very last as the likes of Lalit Yadav (37) and Rovman Powell (36) weren’t ready to put their guards down. However, a sensational 19th over from Prasidh Krishna, which was a wicket maiden, sealed the game for RR. Controversy also took the center stage over a no-ball call in the final over. However, the game was eventually concluded with DC being restricted to 207/8 in their allotted 20 overs, losing the contest by 15 runs.

Meanwhile, let’s look at how Twitter reacted to RR’s triumph:

#prasidhkrishna made sure #obedmcCoy had enough cushion to not have further more bad day with the ball! #exceptional #DCvsRR #IPL2022 #CricketTwitter

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 22, 2022

What was third umpire doing ???

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 22, 2022

Feisty end to #DCvsRR Don’t agree with Pant wanting to call the players off.

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) April 22, 2022

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

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) April 22, 2022

These umpires are spoiling a good game.

— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) April 22, 2022

We will find out if holding Rovman back this late will the master stroke for @DelhiCapitals #ipl2022 #DCvsRR

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) April 22, 2022

#prasidhkrishna just made up for the two overs bowled by #riyanparag and #obedMcCoy! #DCvsRR #IPL2022 #crickettwitter

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 22, 2022

Jos Butler this season 🤯

— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) April 22, 2022

Jos Buttler ka naam Josh Buttler hona chahiye!

Incredible hitting by him and @rajasthanroyals.

This is a belter of a wicket and I have a feeling that the match is wide open.#DCvRR pic.twitter.com/Bzh3DcAroy

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 22, 2022

Prithvi Shaw vs Boult will be a mouthwatering contest. Since Shaw is in form it may help him but then first over in Wankhede is always very tricky….#IPL2022 #CricbuzzLive #PPpedia #CricketTwitter

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) April 22, 2022

How is the Josh in #IPL2022 ? #Buttler sir! #DCvRR

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 22, 2022

Buttler’s breathtaking form continues with another sensational ton! 👏#PPpedia pic.twitter.com/GC40YMyXIU

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) April 22, 2022

Waiting for @josbuttler to get next #100 at Pune soon… 💥🔥👏 #IPL2022

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) April 22, 2022