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IPL 2022, Qualifier 2: Twitter hails 'cheat code of Cricket 2022' Jos Buttler after his stunning ton vs RCB

Rajasthan Royals' opener Jos Buttler was on song against the Royal Challengers Bangalore during the Qualifier 2 match in Ahmedabad on Friday after he notched up fourth ton of the season, equalling Virat Kohli's record who had achieved the feat in 2016 edition.

After captain Sanju Samson won the toss, the Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl and their pace battery, especially Prasidh Krishna and Obed McCoy, responded perfectly. The two bowlers scalped three wickets apiece as RR restricted RCB to 157/8 in 20 overs. Rajat Patidar continued his sublime form and backed up his ton against the LSG in the Eliminator with a fine fifty against Bangalore.

Jos Buttler scored fourth ton in IPL 2022. Sportzpics

However, the highlight of the game was a batting masterclass from Buttler who dominated from the word go. The right-handed batsman was at his belligerent best as he smashed boundaries with ease and put up a 61-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first wicket.

While Jaiswal was eventually undone for a 13-ball 21 , Buttler continued with his form and smashed the RCB bowlers all around the park. He remained unbeaten at 106 in 60 deliveries, a knock that included six maximums and 10 fours. RR won by 7 wickets and will now face Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

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