After finishing the league stage as top two teams, Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will play the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022 on May 24, Tuesday, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While Delhi Capitals/ Royal Challengers Bangalore will play the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants on May 25, Wednesday, at the same venue.
The winner of Qualifier 1 will directly qualify for the IPL 2022 final, which is scheduled to take place on May 29 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad. The losing team in Qualifier 1 will get another chance to make it to the final and they will lock horns with the winning team of Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on May 27.
IPL 2022 points table after DC vs MI match
Delhi qualified for playoffs as the 4th team in the IPL 2022 points table after the Rishabh Pant-led side defeated Mumbai Indians in the penultimate match of the IPL 2022 league phase. Thus Royal Challengers Bangalore were ruled out of the tournament due to their inferior net run rate given both Delhi and RCB had the same 16 points after 14 matches.
Bangalore qualified as the 4th team in IPL 2022 points table after the Rishabh Pant-led side lost their last league game against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Bangalore qualified for the playoffs at 16 points in 14 games. This is their back-to-back playoffs qualification. Delhi were failed to qualify for the playoffs as they muster only 7 wins from 14 matches.
The last league game of IPL 2022 will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. But the result of this game will have no impact on the top-four teams in IPL 2022 standings.
IPL 2022 orange and purple cap holders
Moreover, Jos Buttler continues to be the leading run-scorer in IPL 2022 with 629 runs in 13 games and currently holding the orange cap. Yuzvendra Chahal has regained the purple cap from Wanindu Hasaranga after he got two wickets in the match against Chennai Super Kings. Chahal now has 26 wickets in 14 games.
IPL 2022 playoffs match timings, full scheduleQualifier 1, Gujarat vs Rajasthan live match start time: 7:30 PM ISTEliminator, Lucknow vs Delhi/Bangalore live match start time: 7: 30 IST

IPL 2022 playoffs full schedule, match timings, venue, UPDATED points table, orange and purple cap holder

After 70 matches in IPL 2022, the top-four teams, who will feature in playoffs, are revealed. 

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After finishing the league stage as top two teams, Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will play the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022 on May 24, Tuesday, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata

After finishing the league stage as top two teams, Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will play the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022 on May 24, Tuesday, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While Royal Challengers Bangalore will play the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants on May 25, Wednesday, at the same venue.
The winner of Qualifier 1 will directly qualify for the IPL 2022 final, which is scheduled to take place on May 29 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad. The losing team in Qualifier 1 will get another chance to make it to the final and they will lock horns with the winning team of Eliminator in Qualifier 2 on May 27.
<h3> IPL 2022 points table after SRH&nbsp;vs PBKS match</h3>
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Punjab Kings thrashed Sunrisers&nbsp;Hyderabad by 5 wickets in IPL&nbsp;2022 final league game and finished 6th on team standings.
Bangalore qualified as the 4th team in IPL 2022 points table after the Rishabh Pant-led side lost their last league game against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Bangalore qualified for the playoffs at 16 points in 14 games. This is their back-to-back playoffs qualification. Delhi were failed to qualify for the playoffs as they muster only 7 wins from 14 matches.
<h3> IPL 2022 orange and purple cap holders</h3>
Moreover, Jos Buttler continues to be the leading run-scorer in IPL 2022 with 629 runs in 13 games and currently holding the orange cap. Yuzvendra Chahal has regained the purple cap from Wanindu Hasaranga after he got two wickets in the match against Chennai Super Kings. Chahal now has 26 wickets in 14 games.
<h3>IPL 2022 playoffs match timings, full schedule</h3>
Qualifier 1, Gujarat vs Rajasthan live match start time: 7:30 PM IST Eliminator, Lucknow vs angalore live match start time: 7: 30 IST

Delhi Capitals suffered a major heartbreak in their last league game of IPL 2022 as Mumbai Indians defeated Rishabh Pant-led side by 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. After Delhi's defeat, Royal Challengers qualified for the playoffs as the 4th team.
Also read:&nbsp;IPL 2022 playoffs full schedule, match timings, venue, UPDATED points table, orange and purple cap holder
Chasing a 160-run target on a tricky pitch, Mumbai were off to a slow start as they managed to score only 27 runs in the powerplay. Ishan Kishan and Dewald Brevis then stitched a 51-run stand. Delhi dominated the majority of the game after that but poor captaincy from Pant allowed Mumbai to bounce back. Tim David took the game away from DC with 34 runs off 11 balls as Mumbai chased down the target with 5 balls to spare.
Earlier, Delhi were off to a horrid start as Jasprit Bumrah picked two wickets upfront. At 50-4, Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell came together and stitched a well-crafted 75-run stand for the 5th wicket and took Delhi out of shambles. Powell went on to score 43 runs off 34 deliveries while Pant hit 33-ball 39. Bumrah took three wickets as Delhi posted 159-7 in 20 overs.

IPL 2022, MI vs DC: Mumbai win by 5 wickets, knock Delhi Capitals out of IPL 2022

Mumbai win by 5 wickets, knock Delhi Capitals out of IPL 2022.&nbsp;After DC's defeat, Bangalore qualify for playoffs as 4th team.&nbsp;Earlier, Bumrah's 3 wickets help Mumbai restrict Delhi to 159-7

Delhi Capitals dominated the majority of the game after that but poor captaincy from Pant allowed Mumbai&nbsp;Indians to bounce back

Delhi Capitals suffered a major heartbreak in their last league game of IPL 2022 as Mumbai Indians defeated Rishabh Pant-led side by 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. After Delhi's defeat, Royal Challengers qualified for the playoffs as the 4th team.
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Chasing a 160-run target on a tricky pitch, Mumbai were off to a slow start as they managed to score only 27 runs in the powerplay. Ishan Kishan and Dewald Brevis then stitched a 51-run stand. Delhi dominated the majority of the game after that but poor captaincy from Pant allowed Mumbai to bounce back. Tim David took the game away from DC with 34 runs off 11 balls as Mumbai chased down the target with 5 balls to spare.
 Earlier, Delhi were off to a horrid start as Jasprit Bumrah picked two wickets upfront. At 50-4, Rishabh Pant and Rovman Powell came together and stitched a well-crafted 75-run stand for the 5th wicket and took Delhi out of shambles. Powell went on to score 43 runs off 34 deliveries while Pant hit 33-ball 39. Bumrah took three wickets as Delhi posted 159-7 in 20 overs.

The former Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has named Gujarat Titans' wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha as an 'underrated' player of the IPL 2022.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Tendulkar said that Wriddhiman Saha is an underrated player and he rates Saha highly because he is a dangerous player who can play shots everywhere against spinners and fast bowlers.
The wicketkeeper-batter has performed quite well for GT and has helped his team to get into the playoffs in their maiden IPL.
Also read: What makes Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans a successful team?
The master blaster further said that initially, Saha's flow was affected because he couldn’t get enough strikes.
Notably, Saha has scored 312 runs in just 9 matches with the help of 3 half-centuries in the ongoing IPL season so far.
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IPL 2022: Wriddhiman Saha is 'under-rated' player of the season, says Sachin Tendulkar

Why Sachin Tendulkar thinks that Wriddhiman Saha is an 'under-rated' player of IPL 2022?

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Saha&nbsp;has scored 312 runs in just 9 matches with the help of 3 half-centuries in the IPL&nbsp;2022

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has named Gujarat Titans' wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha as the most 'underrated' player of the IPL 2022.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Tendulkar said that Wriddhiman Saha is an underrated player and he rates him highly because the wicketkeeper is a dangerous player who can play shots everywhere against spinners and fast bowlers.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-what-makes-hardik-pandya-s-gujarat-titans-a-successful-team-1652251715616" target="_blank">What makes&nbsp;Hardik&nbsp;Pandya's&nbsp;Gujarat Titans a successful team?</a>
The wicketkeeper-batter has performed quite well for GT and has helped his team to get into the playoffs in their maiden IPL. The master blaster further said that initially, Saha's flow was affected because he couldn&rsquo;t get enough strikes.
Notably, Saha has scored 312 runs in just 9 matches with the help of 3 half-centuries in the ongoing IPL season so far.
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Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has heaped praise on MS Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings skipper's announcement to participate in the next year's IPL.
Earlier, Dhoni had confirmed at the toss of the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings that he will participate in IPL 2023.
In a chat with ESPNCricinfo, Shastri said that Dhoni is one of the best leaders, the country has ever produced and the announcement must be heartening for the CSK fans more than anything else. 
Also read: It's confirmed, MS Dhoni to return next season to lead Chennai Super Kings
Cricketer-turned-commentator further said that Dhoni was definitely better than last year and has enjoyed his cricket this season.
Notably, MS Dhoni has scored 232 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 as compared to his last year's performance when he had scored just 214 runs in 16 matches.
Also read: 'Will not have to begin from scratch again', MSD praises Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana
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IPL 2022: Dhoni was better in IPL 2022 than last year, says Ravi Shastri

Was MS Dhoni better in IPL 2022 than in IPL 2021?

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MS Dhoni&nbsp;has scored 232 runs in 14 matches in IPL&nbsp;2022 as compared to his last year's performance when he had scored just 216 runs in 16 matches

Former Indian head coach Ravi&nbsp;Shastri&nbsp;has heaped praise on MS Dhoni&nbsp;after the Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;skipper made an announcement that he will participate in the next year's&nbsp;IPL.
Earlier,&nbsp;Dhoni&nbsp;had confirmed at the toss of the match between Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals and Chennai Super Kings that he will participate in IPL&nbsp;2023.
In a chat with ESPNCricinfo, Shastri&nbsp;said that Dhoni&nbsp;is one of the best leaders, the country has ever produced and the announcement must be heartening for the CSK fans more than anything else.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-it-s-confirmed-ms-dhoni-to-return-next-season-to-lead-chennai-super-kings-1653057929679" target="_blank">It's confirmed, MS Dhoni to return next season to lead Chennai Super Kings</a>
Cricketer-turned-commentator further said that Dhoni&nbsp;was definitely better than last year and has enjoyed his cricket this season.
Notably, MS Dhoni&nbsp;has scored 232 runs in 14 matches in IPL&nbsp;2022 as compared to his last year's performance&nbsp;when he had scored just 214 runs in 16 matches.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-will-not-have-to-begin-from-scratch-again-msd-praises-mukesh-choudhary-matheesha-pathirana-1653114886176" target="_blank">'Will not have to begin from scratch again', MSD praises Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana</a>
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After Indiranagar ka Gunda, Venkaboys, it is the party animal, Ravi Shastri's turn! Cred shot a hilarious ad with the ex-India coach that will give you the most swaggy party animal vibes. The ad opened with the famous '70 min' speech, but with a twist! Shastri's speech is not about the performance but about Happy meals. Dressed in swanky shimmery suits Shastri is seen guiding his team to play ping pong, engaging in savage banters with the journalists, flirting his way at the party, and in a chucklesome way asking a pharmacist to provide cough syrup on the rocks! Shastri shared the video on his Twitter platform and captioned it as 'don't remember any of this'.Before this, Cred's ads with Rahul Dravid and the Venka boys featuring Venkatesh Prasad, Javagal Srinath, and Saba Karim was also a hit among the crowd. 

Ravi Shastri's party animal vibe!

Watch the swanky side of ex-India coach Ravi Shastri!

Cred's&nbsp;ads with Rahul Dravid and the Venka&nbsp;boys featuring&nbsp;Venkatesh&nbsp;Prasad, Javagal&nbsp;Srinath, and&nbsp;Saba&nbsp;Karim&nbsp;was also a hit among the crowd.&nbsp;

After Indiranagar&nbsp;ka Gunda, Venkaboys, it is the party animal, Ravi&nbsp;Shastri's&nbsp;turn! Cred&nbsp;shot a hilarious ad with the ex-India coach that will give you the most swaggy&nbsp;party animal vibes.&nbsp; The ad opened with the famous Chak&nbsp;de India's '70 min' speech, but with a twist! Shastri's&nbsp;speech is not about the performance but about&nbsp;Happy meals. Dressed in swanky shimmery suits,&nbsp;Shastri is seen guiding his team to play ping pong, engaging in savage banters with the journalists, flirting his way at the party, and in a chucklesome way asking a pharmacist to provide cough syrup on the rocks!&nbsp; Shastri&nbsp;shared the video on his Twitter platform and captioned it as 'don't remember any of this. Before this, Cred's&nbsp;ads with Rahul Dravid and the 'Venka&nbsp;boys' featuring&nbsp;Venkatesh&nbsp;Prasad, Javagal&nbsp;Srinath, and&nbsp;Saba&nbsp;Karim&nbsp;was also a hit among the crowd.&nbsp;

The makers of Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the box-office success of the film.

Aamir Khan’s much awaited trailer of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ to be launched on IPL Finale

The makers of Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer film &lsquo;Laal Singh Chaddha&rsquo; are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the box-office success of the film.

Expecting <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/laal-singh-chaddha-aamir-khan-sonu-nigam-come-together-for-a-new-song-main-ki-karaan-1652346703524" target="_blank">Aamir Khan</a> to do the unexpected has become the norm over the years. Be it experimenting with his distinct characters, interesting subjects and also out-of-the-box movie promotional ideas, the marketing genius of Bollywood likes everything to be perfect and puts a lot of thoughts into his marketing and promotional strategies of his films.&nbsp;
Buzz is that Aamir Khan has chalked out a big, interesting and unique plan for the trailer launch of his eagerly awaited film &lsquo;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/laal-singh-chaddha-aamir-kareena-and-neetu-ranbir-take-on-the-feather-challenge-1651395936159" target="_blank">Laal Singh Chaddha</a>&rsquo;. On May 29, all the cricket and cinema enthusiasts will be taken in for a great surprise, as the trailer of &lsquo;Laal Singh Chaddha&rsquo; will be launched on the day of IPL finale!&nbsp;
A source close to the development reveals, &ldquo;When it&rsquo;s Aamir Khan, it has to be grand and never heard before. The trailer of &lsquo;Laal Singh Chaddha&rsquo; will be launched on 29th May, which happens to be the day of the IPL finale. Cashing in on the IPL fervour, the makers of the Aamir Khan starrer &lsquo;Laal Singh Chaddha&rsquo; has consciously decided to launch the trailer of their film, much to the surprise of the fans of cinema and cricket.&rdquo;
Also watch|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/sunny-deol-s-younger-son-rajveer-deol-all-set-to-make-his-acting-debut-with-rajshri-s-untitled-film-1653117339552" target="_blank">Sunny Deol&rsquo;s younger son Rajveer Deol all set to make his acting debut with Rajshri&rsquo;s untitled film</a>
&ldquo;It is the first time in the history of marketing and advertising world that the audience is going to witness a promotional asset launch during such a big live cricket ceremony. The trailer will stream live on television on Star Sports during the second strategic timeout of the finale match to be held on 29th May creating a revolution and new benchmark in the ad and marketing world. This is the first time ever that a film is going to have a grand trailer launch on the world television platform and sports world,&rdquo; the source adds.&nbsp;
&lsquo;Laal Singh Chaddha&rsquo; stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles. The film also stars Naga Chaitanya in an important role. The film, which is an official Indian adaptation of the Hollywood hit &lsquo;Forrest Gump&rsquo;, is being directed by Advait Chandan. The film is scheduled to be released on 11 August 2022.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli has become the first RCB batter to cross the 7000 T20 run-mark after smashing 73 off 54 balls against Gujarat Titans on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium which RCB won by 8 wickets.
The former RCB captain had been struggling to get his good form in the previous matches but came back to form when it mattered the most.
A win against Gujarat was much needed for RCB as they are on the edge of elimination and a loss would have harmed their hopes for playoffs qualification.
Also read: AB de Villiers may return next year in new role, says Virat Kohli
Kohli's former RCB teammate, AB de Villiers stands second on the list with 4522 runs scored for his team.
The 34-year old batter also became the first player in the IPL history to score over 7000 runs for a single team.
Indian batter has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore win by 8 wickets; RCB keep their playoffs hope alive
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IPL 2022: Virat Kohli becomes first RCB batter to cross 7000-run mark in IPL history

Another milestone for VIRAT KOHLI!

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Virat&nbsp;Kohli has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli has become the first RCB batter to cross the 7000 T20 run-mark after smashing 73 off 54 balls against Gujarat Titans on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium which RCB won by 8 wickets.
The former RCB captain had been struggling to get his good form in the previous matches but came back to form when it mattered the most.
A win against Gujarat was much needed for RCB as they are on the edge of elimination and a loss would have harmed their hopes for playoffs qualification.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-ab-de-villiers-may-return-next-year-in-new-role-says-virat-kohli-1652269851052" target="_blank">AB de Villiers may return next year in new role, says Virat Kohli</a>
Indian batter has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far.
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England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the entire season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back. Archer hadn't played for England for more than a year after suffering an elbow injury last year and had hoped to make his comeback for Sussex vs Glamorgan on May 26 in the T20 Blast.
ECB issued a statement on Thursday, "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."
Also read: England board appoints all rounder Ben Stokes as new Test captain
The Barbados-born speedster had to undergo two elbow surgeries last year and a surgery on his hand to remove a shard of glass. Archer last played for England in March 2021 in a T20I vs India. Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including the 2021 T20I World Cup, the Ashes and IPL 2021 and 2022 editions.
Earlier, the 27-year old seamer was bought for ₹8 crore by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2022 but he had to skip it due to injury. 
Also read: Reports: VVS Laxman to coach Indian team for Ireland T20 series in June

Jofra Archer to miss England's entire home summer after suffering an injury

English seamer Jofra Archer's injury nightmare continues!

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Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including&nbsp;the 2021 T20I World Cup, the Ashes and IPL&nbsp;2021 and 2022 editions

England and Sussex&nbsp;seamer&nbsp;Jofra&nbsp;Archer has been ruled out for the&nbsp;rest of the 2022 season&nbsp;after&nbsp;being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back. Archer hasn't played for England for more than a year after suffering an elbow injury&nbsp;last year and was hoping to make his comeback for Sussex in the T20 Blast.
ECB&nbsp;issued a statement on Thursday, "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/england-board-appoints-all-rounder-ben-stokes-as-new-test-captain-1651146029194" target="_blank">England board appoints all rounder Ben Stokes as new Test captain</a>
The Barbados-born speedster had to undergo two elbow surgeries last year and a surgery on his hand to remove a shard of glass. Archer&nbsp;last played for England in March 2021&nbsp;in a T20 vs India. Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including&nbsp;the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Ashes and IPL&nbsp;2021 and 2022 editions.
Earlier, the 27-year old seamer&nbsp;was bought for ₹8 crore&nbsp;by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL&nbsp;2022 which he had to skip due to injury.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/reports-vvs-laxman-to-coach-indian-team-for-ireland-t20-series-in-june-1652883039041" target="_blank">Reports: VVS Laxman to coach Indian team for Ireland T20 series in June</a>

Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh was undoubtedly the star in KKR's match against Lucknow Super Giants. KKR were 5 wickets down when Singh came to bat and scored 40 runs in just 15 balls. However, Kolkata lost the game to Lucknow by 2 runs.
The story of Aligarh's batter is nothing less than an amazing inspirational story which involves rejection, dejection, injury and a brilliant comeback. 
The 24-year old southpaw considered getting a job as a sweeper in his early days but later found his interest in cricket. He was away from cricket for a long time and was ruled out of IPL 2021 due to a knee injury. 
Also read: IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first Indian batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season
Talking about his injury, KKR's batter said that he wasn't happy staying away from cricket for so long and his father didn't eat for 2-3 days when he came to know about it. 
Rinku was bought by Punjab Kings in IPL 2017 and was bought by Kolkata in 2018. Despite his presence in IPL, the leading run scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the group stage of Ranji Trophy 2018-19, didn't get many chances to play in IPL.
Rinku further added that he was a bit sad but knew that he would recover quickly as he had a lot of self-belief.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot
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IPL 2022: The inspirational story of a self-believer Rinku Singh

KKR's season might have ended but with Rinku Singh shining bright, the team has something to look forward to next year

Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was the leading run-scorer for&nbsp;Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;in the group stage of&nbsp;Ranji&nbsp;Trophy 2018-19

Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders'&nbsp;Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was undoubtedly&nbsp;the star in KKR's&nbsp;match against Lucknow&nbsp;Super Giants. KKR were 5 wickets down when&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;came to bat and scored&nbsp;40 runs in just 15 balls. However, Kolkata&nbsp;lost the game to Lucknow by 2 runs.
The story of Aligarh-born&nbsp;Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;is nothing less than an amazing inspirational story which involves rejection, dejection, injury and a brilliant comeback.&nbsp;
The 24-year old southpaw considered getting a job as a sweeper in his early days but later found an interest in cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-becomes-first-batter-to-cross-500-run-mark-for-fifth-straight-season-1652938968338" target="_blank">IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first Indian batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season</a>
Rinku&nbsp;was bought by Punjab Kings in IPL&nbsp;2017 and was bought by Kolkata&nbsp;in 2018. Despite his presence in IPL, the leading run-scorer for&nbsp;Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;in the group stage of&nbsp;Ranji&nbsp;Trophy 2018-19,&nbsp;didn't get many chances to play in IPL.
But right through IPL&nbsp;2022, Rinku&nbsp;emerged as KKR's&nbsp;Mr Dependable and scored runs whenever he got a chance. In the 7 matches he played, Rinku&nbsp;smashed&nbsp;174 runs with a strike rate of close to 150. KKR's&nbsp;season might have ended but with Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;shining bright, the team has something to look forward to next year.&nbsp;
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Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has become the first cricketer in IPL history to cross the 500- run mark for 5 consecutive seasons. KL Rahul smashed 68 runs off 51 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai to cross the 500-run mark in IPL 2022.
Former Punjab Kings batter smashed 616 runs in IPL 2021 and had won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 in which he scored 670 runs. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, he amassed 659 and 593 runs respectively. With this record, Rahul also joined Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who have scored over 500 runs in five different seasons.
The LSG captain now has 537 runs in 14 matches including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries.
Also read: LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openersvvvvv
Earlier, IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner KL Rahul and South Africa's Quinton de Kock put on a record 210-run stand for LSG against KKR. LSG won the thriller by 2 runs and has become the second team to qualify for the playoffs. 
Also read: KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot
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IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season

KL Rahul crosses the 500-run mark for the record 5th consecutive time!

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KL Rahul&nbsp;has scored 537 runs in 14 matches in IPL&nbsp;2022 including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has become the first Indian cricketer in IPL history to cross the 500-run mark for 5 consecutive seasons. KL Rahul smashed 68 runs off 51 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai to cross the 500-run mark in IPL 2022.
Former Punjab Kings batter smashed 616 runs in IPL 2021 and had won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 in which he scored 670 runs. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, he amassed 659 and 593 runs respectively. With this record, Rahul also joined Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who have scored over 500 runs in five different seasons.
The LSG captain now has 537 runs in 14 matches including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries.
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Earlier, IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner KL Rahul and South Africa's Quinton de Kock put on a record 210-run stand for LSG against KKR.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kkr-vs-lsg-lucknow-beat-kolkata-by-2-runs-in-a-last-over-thriller-confirm-a-playoffs-spot-1652896423384" target="_blank">LSG won the thriller by 2 runs</a> and has become the second team to qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;
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There is a reason why Chris Gayle is considered the Don Bradman&nbsp;of T20 cricket. The Jamaican superstar smashed yet another record on Friday during the game against the Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals as he hit his 1000th six in the shortest format of the game. Gayle has featured in over 400 T20 matches in his career and is the first to reach the magical milestone. But he couldn't add his century number 23 to his career highlights as he was dismissed for 99 by Jofra&nbsp;Archer. The 41-year-old has 22 tons &amp; 11 scores in the 90s in T20 cricket which is the most for any batsman.&nbsp;

Universe Boss shatters another record, 1000 sixes in T20s

The 41-year-old has 22 tons &amp; 11 scores in the 90s in T20 cricket which is the most for any batsman

There is a reason why Chris Gayle is considered the Don Bradman&nbsp;of T20 cricket. The Jamaican superstar smashed yet another record on Friday during the game against the Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals as he hit his 1000th six in the shortest format of the game. Gayle has featured in over 400 T20 matches in his career and is the first to reach the magical milestone. But he couldn't add his century number 23 to his career highlights as he was dismissed for 99 by Jofra&nbsp;Archer. The 41-year-old has 22 tons &amp; 11 scores in the 90s in T20 cricket which is the most for any batsman.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings ended their IPL 2022 campaign on a high as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final league game by 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night.
Chasing a modest 158-run target, Jonny Bairstow smashed 23 runs off the 15 balls. After Bairstow's dismissal, Shikhar Dhawan stuck to one end while other batters went hammer and tongs from ball one. Liam Livingstone slammed 22-ball 49, studded with five sixes as Punjab chased down the target with 29 balls to spare.
Also read:&nbsp;IPL 2022 playoffs full schedule, match timings, venue, UPDATED points table, orange and purple cap holder
Earlier, Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi stitched a 47-run partnership after the early dismissal of Priyam Garg. Punjab bowlers showed a lot of discipline in the middle overs. Harpreet Brar was the pick of the bowlers as he picked three wickets. Big hits from Romario Shepherd and Washington in slog overs pushed Hyderabad to 157-8 in 20 overs

Punjab vs Hyderabad: PBKS thrash SRH by 5 wickets in the last league game of IPL 2022

PBKS thrash SRH by 5 wickets in the last league game of IPL 2022.&nbsp;Punjab end their IPL 2022 campaign on a high note.&nbsp;Earlier, Punjab restricted Hyderabad to 157-8 in 20 overs

Punjab Kings ended their IPL 2022 campaign on a high as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final league game by 5 wickets

Punjab Kings ended their IPL 2022 campaign on a high as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final league game by 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night.
Chasing a modest 158-run target, Jonny Bairstow smashed 23 runs off the 15 balls. After Bairstow's dismissal, Shikhar Dhawan stuck to one end while other batters went hammer and tongs from ball one. Liam Livingstone slammed 22-ball 49, studded with five sixes as Punjab chased down the target with 29 balls to spare.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-playoffs-full-schedule-match-timings-venue-updated-points-table-orange-and-purple-cap-holder-1653157730751" target="_blank">IPL 2022 playoffs full schedule, match timings, venue, UPDATED points table, orange and purple cap holder</a>
Earlier, Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi stitched a 47-run partnership after the early dismissal of Priyam Garg. Punjab bowlers showed a lot of discipline in the middle overs. Harpreet Brar was the pick of the bowlers as he picked three wickets. Big hits from Romario Shepherd and Washington in slog overs pushed Hyderabad to 157-8 in 20 overs

Manchester City defended their Premier League title after Pep Guardiola's side defeated Aston Villa on the final day of the league.
It is Manchester City's sixth Premier League title and the 4th one in the last five seasons.
City needed only a win to retain the title but Guardiola's men faltered miserably in the first half and conceded a goal in the 37th minute. Aston Villa doubled the lead in the 69th minute. However, the defending champions displayed magical stuff after the 75th minute and scored three consecutive goals in the span of 5 minutes and registered a famous win at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City had a tremendous season in Premier League and were leading the charts by 12 points in February against second-placed Liverpool. However, they stumbled mid-way and it came down to the final day to find the Premier League winner.
The Premier League title would come as a major boost for City after they were knocked out by Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal.

EPL 2021-22: Manchester City beat Aston Villa 3-2, clinch their sixth Premier League title

Manchester City lift their sixth Premier League title. City beat Aston Villa 3-2 on the final day of the Premier League.&nbsp;This is City's 4th EPL title in the last five seasons

After trailing 0-2 at the 75 minute, Manchester City produced a magical five minutes of scored three goals in those five minutes

Manchester City defended their Premier League title after Pep Guardiola's side defeated Aston Villa on the final day of the league.
It is Manchester City's sixth Premier League title and the 4th one in the last five seasons.
City needed only a win to retain the title but Guardiola's men faltered miserably in the first half and conceded a goal in the 37th minute. Aston Villa doubled the lead in the 69th minute. However, the defending champions displayed magical stuff after the 75th minute and scored three consecutive goals in the span of 5 minutes and registered a famous win at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City had a tremendous season in Premier League and were leading the charts by 12 points in February against second-placed Liverpool. However, they stumbled mid-way and it came down to the final day to find the Premier League winner.
The Premier League title would come as a major boost for City after they were knocked out by Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal.

After qualifying for the playoffs, Lucknow Super Giants have reached Kolkata, the venue for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator.
Lucknow will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator on May 25, Wednesday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
The left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan explained LSG's positive mindset and said that the team will win Eliminator first then Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad, to make their way to the finals in their debut season.
The new team has won 9 games out of 14 this season. For Lucknow, their skipper KL Rahul has been their biggest positive. With 537 runs, he is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2022. With Quinton de Kock returning in his fiery form, Deepak Hooda performing consistently, and an intimidating bowling unit consisting of Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan and Jason Holder, Lucknow Super Giants are going into the eliminator with all their bases covered.

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Lucknow will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator on May 25, Wednesday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

After qualifying for the playoffs, Lucknow Super Giants have reached Kolkata, the venue for Qualifier 1 and Eliminator.
Lucknow will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator on May 25, Wednesday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/kl-rahul-to-lead-india-vs-south-africa-umran-gets-maiden-call-up-pujara-makes-a-comeback-to-the-india-test-squad-vs-england-1653221430055" target="_blank">BCCI announces squads: Rahul to lead in T20s, Umran gets a call up; Pujara makes a comeback for ENG Test</a>
The left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan explained LSG's positive mindset and said that the team will win Eliminator first then Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad, to make their way to the finals in their debut season.
The new team has won 9 games out of 14 this season. For Lucknow, their skipper KL Rahul has been their biggest positive. With 537 runs, he is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2022. With Quinton de Kock returning in his fiery form, Deepak Hooda performing consistently, and an intimidating bowling unit consisting of Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan and Jason Holder, Lucknow Super Giants are going into the eliminator with all their bases covered.
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Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting has backed skipper Rishabh Pant after their five-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, which cost them a spot in the playoffs.
During the press conference, Ponting said that Pant did a terrific job with the team as a captain and he has no doubt that even in the last year, Pant was the right choice to lead the team.
Also read: MI vs DC: Mumbai win by 5 wickets, knock Delhi Capitals out of IPL 2022
Former Australia captain further said that Pant is a young man who is still learning captaincy and got his full backing because he (Ponting) has also gone through such situations when things didn't go the way he wanted.
Notably, Rishabh Pant took over the captaincy from Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2021 after he suffered a shoulder injury. He was retained as DC's captain for the IPL 2022 as well.
Rishabh Pant-led Delhi has managed to win just 7 out of 14 matches in the ongoing IPL season and hasn't qualified for the playoffs. 
Get all the Updates of IPL 2022 here!

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Rishabh&nbsp;Pant-led Delhi has won just 7 out of 14 matches in the ongoing&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;season and hasn't qualified for the playoffs

Delhi Capitals&nbsp;coach Ricky Ponting&nbsp;has backed skipper Rishabh&nbsp;Pant after their five-wicket defeat against Mumbai&nbsp;Indians on Saturday, which cost them a spot in the playoffs.
During the press conference, Ponting&nbsp;said that Pant did a terrific job with the team&nbsp;as a captain and&nbsp;he has no doubt that even in the last year, Pant was the right choice to lead the team.
Notably, Rishabh&nbsp;Pant took over the captaincy from Shreyas&nbsp;Iyer&nbsp;in IPL 2021 after he suffered a shoulder injury.&nbsp;He was retained as DC's captain for the&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;2022 as well.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-mi-vs-dc-mumbai-win-by-5-wickets-knock-delhi-capitals-out-of-ipl-2022-1653155841126" target="_blank">MI vs DC: Mumbai win by 5 wickets, knock Delhi Capitals out of IPL 2022</a>
Former Australia captain further said that Pant is a young man who is still learning captaincy and got his full backing because he (Ponting) has also gone through such situations when&nbsp;things didn't go the way he wanted.
Rishabh&nbsp;Pant-led Delhi has managed to win just 7 out of 14 matches in the ongoing&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;season and hasn't qualified for the playoffs.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news" target="_blank">Get all the Updates of IPL&nbsp;2022 here!</a>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the T20 squad for the South Africa home series and the Test squad for rescheduled fifth Test against England on Sunday.
In the absence of Rohit Sharma, who was rested for the home series, KL Rahul will lead the Team India in the T20 Internationals against South Africa. Umran Malik, who lit up the IPL 2022 with his pace, got a maiden call-up in India's limited-overs series.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh who emerged as a death bowling specialist for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 also got a place in India's 18-member squad.
The other notable additions to India's T20 squad vs South Africa are Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya.
Moreover, India would send their best squad for the rescheduled fifth Test against England.
After a well-deserved rest, Rohit Sharma would return to lead Team India in England. Cheteshwar Pujara, who found his form during the English county season, made a return to the India Test squad after getting dropped from the Sri Lanka home series.
Prasidh Krishan got the maiden call-up in India's 17-member squad for the England Test series.

BCCI announces squads: Rahul to lead in T20s, Umran gets a call up; Pujara makes a comeback for ENG Test

KL Rahul to lead vs South Africa, Umran gets maiden call-up;&nbsp;Pujara makes a comeback to the India Test squad vs England.&nbsp;T20 &amp; Test squads for S Africa &amp; England series announced

India's senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah&nbsp;and Mohammed Shami&nbsp;among others are rested for the T20 home series against South Africa

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the T20 squad for the South Africa home series and the Test squad for rescheduled fifth Test against England on Sunday.
In the absence of Rohit Sharma, who was rested for the home series, KL Rahul will lead the Team India in the T20 Internationals against South Africa. Umran Malik, who lit up the IPL 2022 with his pace, got a maiden call-up in India's limited-overs series.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh who emerged as a death bowling specialist for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 also got a place in India's 18-member squad.
 The other notable additions to India's T20 squad vs South Africa are Dinesh Karthik and Hardik Pandya.
The five-match T20I series vs South Africa will kick-start on June 9.
India full T20 squad vs South Africa: KL Rahul (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (vice-captain)(wk), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Hardik Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik.&nbsp;
Moreover, India would send their best squad for the rescheduled fifth Test against England.
After a well-deserved rest, Rohit Sharma would return to lead Team India in England. Cheteshwar Pujara, who found his form during the English county season, made a return to the India Test squad after getting dropped from the Sri Lanka home series.
Prasidh Krishan got the maiden call-up in India's 17-member squad for the England Test series.
Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will all fly to England on June 15 for the one-off Test against England at Edgbaston from July 1-5.
India&rsquo;s Test squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain) Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohd Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
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