New Delhi: The stage is all set for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 playoffs after the completion of 60 matches in the league stage. The four teams which have qualified for IPL 2022 playoffs are Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans (GT), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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Talking about Rajasthan Royals, the player which has contributed significantly in their journey so far is England's star batter Jos Buttler. The cricketer was retained by Rajasthan ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction. Jos Buttler currently holds Orange Cap (highest run-scorer). He has scored 629 runs in 14 innings of 14 matches with the help of 3 centuries and 3 half-centuries. Butler faces tough competition from KL Rahul. The captain of Lucknow Super Giants has so far scored 537 runs in 14 innings of 14 matches with the help of 3 half-centuries and two centuries.
Jos Buttler's wife and his two kids didn't arrive with him in India for IPL 2022. He wasn't able to meet them for months due to IPL's bio-bubble restriction amid the Coronavirus threat. His family has finally reached India and has also entered the bio-bubble after completing all Covid protocols.
Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore to play Eliminator
IPL 2022 Eliminator will be played between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 25th May. The winning team will advance to Qualifier 2 and will face the team that loses in Qualifier 1. The Eliminator between Lucknow and Bangalore will be played at the Eden Gardens.