IPL 2022: RR stop LSG's winning run to storm to No.1 on points table, DC hammer KKR
India Today
IPL 2022: On a pulsating Super Sunday, Rajasthan Royals held their nerves to outclass Lucknow Super Giants and move to the top of the points table. Ealrier, Delhi Capitals came up with a dominant win over Kolkata Knight Riderrs who were dethroned from the top.
Rajasthan Royals proved that their defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore last week was just a blip in what has otherwise been a terrific start to their IPL 2022 campaign. Sanju Samson's men outclassed Lucknow Super Giants by 3 runs in a last-over thriller, ending a 3-match winning run for KL Rahul's side.
As many as 5 teams are tied on 6 points after 4 matches each but the Royals moved from No. 5 to No. 1 due to a superior Net Run Rate.
IPL 2022 Points Table
Rajasthan Royals proved they can notch up points even if their star batters Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson have off-days as they rode on a team effort to outclass Lucknow.
Riding on a stunning counter-attacking blitz from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal's 4-wicket haul, Rajasthan Royals came up with a tactical masterclass to outshine the Lucknow franchise.
Chahal became only the 6th bowler to complete 150 wickets in the IPL as the leg-spinner continued to impress for his new franchise.
After Trent Boult gave Rajasthan the best possible start with the ball to dismiss captain KL Rahul (first-ball 0) and Krishnappa Gowtham (0), Prasidh Krishna removed Jason Holder who was sent in at No. 4.
