The 30th match of the IPL 2022 is being played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Jos Buttler scored his second hundred of the tournament to put his side in the driver’s seat against KKR is just getting better every game in this year’s IPL.
Earlier in the game, KKR skipper, Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first which has been the case in all the matches of the IPL 2022 so far. KKR had one change as they brought in Shivam Mavi for Aman Khan, while Rajasthan made three changes. Trent Boult was back in the XI replacing Jimmy Neesham, Karun Nair replaced Rassie van der Dussen and Obed McCoy made his RR debut as he replaced Kuldeep Sen.
WATCH – Jos Buttler Took An All-run Boundary After A Brilliant Effort From Venkatesh Iyer
After many matches, Rajasthan Royals’ openers gave them a terrific start, with mainly Jos Buttler doing the heavy scoring in the powerplay. Padikkal and Buttler added 97 runs in 9.4 overs before Padikkal was bowled by Sunil Narine. Sanju Samson then came to the party and smashed 38 runs in 19 balls with 3 fours and a couple of sixes, but the whole RR innings was about Jos Buttler.
Jos Buttler smashed 50 in 29 balls and reached his second IPL century this season off 59 balls. He got out for 103 in 61 balls, and caught off the bowling of Pat Cummins, but it was an excellent inning. Once Buttler got out, RR batters started throwing their hands at every ball in an effort to gather as many runs as possible.
WATCH – Pat Cummins And Shivam Mavi Take An Outstanding Tag Team Catch
There was no stopping Jos Buttler against KKR as he struck 9 boundaries and 5 sixes to score his second hundred of IPL 2022 in just 60 balls at a strike rate of 168.85. Eventually, RR reached a daunting score of 217/5 owing to the late blitz from Shimron Hetmyer.
Here is the video of the flamboyant knock from Jos Buttler:
Here is how the fans reacted:
Jos Buttler tonight 😄 #RRvsKKR #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/Gsg9onJATi
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 18, 2022
What a magnificent century by Buttler. The British just love Kolkata. Don't they😜
— Vipul Goyal (@HumorouslyVipul) April 18, 2022
Jos Buttler scorer 3 centuries in his last 7 innings 🤯🤯
— 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 (@RoyalsFC_) April 18, 2022
IPL 2022 belongs to JOS BUTTLER pic.twitter.com/aBXLRu9Qyj
— Sohail (@iamsohail__1) April 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/Ranbirkapoor011/status/1516077603446472704?s=20&t=rXsQuJNtteGCIxJUY_c-EA
Can Jos Buttler score another two 💯s this season to equal #KingKohli tally of 4 💯s in a season. #IPL2022
— RAM REDDY (@Fifa2022PS5) April 18, 2022
Jos Buttler is the best opener and best finisher at the same time.#IPL2022
— Shikhu (@shikhugyawali) April 18, 2022
— Ian Davies (@iantash) April 18, 2022
Jos the Boss, Buttler! Modern day great white ball cricketer, proving it yet again.
The orange cap holder extends his lead with second century of the season in just 6 matches.
The way he’s playing in this IPL, he has got more in the tank & we’re here for it. #IPL2022 | #KKRvsRR— Shrutika Gaekwad (@Shrustappen33) April 18, 2022
