The two-month-long IPL 2022 comes to an end with the championship match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday (May 29) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans were crowned IPL 2022 champions following a 7-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals in the final. The Indian Premier League's fifteenth season included a total of 74 matches. There were several outstanding individual performances in this year's league that captivated the cricketing world. Let's take a look at the best players from the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League. IPL 15: Top Performers in Each Category  Some well-known T20 players had a disappointing season, including some embarrassing moments. Oppositely, some had a fantastic season. Moreover, some new outstanding players demonstrated their potential during the IPL 2022. These are the tournament's top performers. Champion: Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans created history by winning the Indian Premier League title in their maiden season. They were incredibly consistent throughout the season, finishing first in the league and qualifying for the playoffs. They won the IPL 2022 title after defeating Rajasthan Royals twice in the elimination stages, including the final. Read: Gujarat wins Indian Premier League at first attempt Most Runs: Jos Buttler   Rajasthan's English hard-hitter Jos Buttler was the tournament's most consistent batter. He hit a record four hundred and racked up 863 runs in the process. Top 3 Most Runs Player Innings Runs Jos Buttler 17 863 KL Rahul 15 616 Quinton de Kock 15 508 Source: https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2022 Most Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal Rajasthan’s spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal had an outstanding season with the ball. He picked up 27 wickets at an average of 19.51. Top 3 Most Wickets Player Innings Wickets Yuzvendra Chahal 17 27 Wanindu Hasaranga 16 26 Kagiso Rabada 13 23 Source: https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2022 High Scores: Quinton de Kock Lucknow SuperGiants wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 140*-run against Kolkata Knight Riders was the highest individual score in IPL 15. Top 3 Highest Scores Player Opposition Runs Quinton de Kock Kolkata Knight Riders 140* Jos Buttler Delhi Capitals 116 Rajat Patidar Lucknow SuperGiants 112* Source: https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2022 Best Bowling Figures: Jasprit Bumrah  Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s 5-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders was the best bowling figures in the 2022 Indian Premier League.  Top 3 Best Bowling Figures Player Opposition BBI  Jasprit Bumrah Kolkata Knight Riders 5/10 Wanindu Hasaranga Sunrisers Hyderabad 5/18 Umran Malik Gujarat Titans 5/25 Source: https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2022 Most Dismissals: Sanju Samson Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson had the most dismissals in the tournament with 16. Read: Tigers' spin bowling coach Rangana to conduct the camp Top 3 Most Dismissals Player Innings Dismissals Sanju Samson 17 16 Wriddhiman Saha 11 13 Ishan Kishan 14 13 Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Most Catches: Riyan Parag Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals took the most catches with 17. Top 3 Most Catches Player Innings Catches Riyan Parag 17 17 Mayank Agarwal 13 10 Kane Williamson 13 10 Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Highest Partnerships: Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul The only 200-run partnership came in the IPL 2022 between Lucknow’s KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock against Kolkata Knight Riders. Top 3 Highest Partnerships Partners Opposition Runs Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul Kolkata Knight Riders 210* Ruturaj Gaikwad & Devon Conway Sunrisers Hyderabad 182 Robin Uthappa & Shivam Dube Royal Challengers Bangalore 165 Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Most Sixes: Jos Buttler Jos Buttler of the Rajasthan Royals hit the most sixes in the competition with 45. Top 3 Most Sixes Player Innings 6s Jos Buttler 17 45 Liam Livingstone 14 34 Andre Russell 12 32 Source: https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2022 Bottom Line Rajasthan Royals' English batter Jos Buttler was one of the most talked-about players in the IPL 2022. He was on a different level throughout the competition. He set several records and assisted the Rajasthan Royals in reaching the final. Buttler was rewarded for his efforts and was named player of the series. Hardik Pandya's captaincy was very noticeable this season. He was appointed captain of the Gujarat Titans. There were doubts about Pandya's leadership, but he proved everyone wrong by leading Gujarat to victory in the Indian Premier League in their inaugural season. Besides, Hyderabad's bowler, Umran Malik drew everyone's attention by consistently bowling over 150 km/h. Hasaranga de Silva, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kagiso Rabada, KL Rahul, and Quinton de Kock also enjoyed successful seasons with their respective teams.  Read IPL 2022 Final: Who is favourite to win title between Rajasthan and Gujarat?

The Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will play in the IPL 2022 final on Sunday, May 29. Gujarat were the first team to qualify for the championship match after defeating Rajasthan by 7 wickets in Qualifier 1. On the other hand, Rajasthan defeated Bangalore by 7 wickets in the Qualifier 2 encounter on Friday (May 27) after losing to Gujarat. Both teams were considered favourites prior to the playoffs, and they have deservedly advanced to the championship game. The 2022 IPL championship match preview is discussed in this article. 2022 IPL Final Preview: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals The Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans both had outstanding outings in the league stage of the IPL 2022. Gujarat took top place in the points standings with 20 points, followed by Rajasthan with 18 points. Both teams have genuine match-winners in their squads, and several of their players are in excellent form. Therefore, other teams in the competition had a difficult time confronting them this season. The Gujarat Titans hold the upper hand against the Rajasthan Royals in a head-to-head battle. The Titans have defeated the Royals on two occasions this season. Rajasthan Royals will definitely seek revenge by defeating them in the IPL 2022 final. Read Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2022: Five Key Discussion Points Gujarat Titans Unlike the Rajasthan Royals, the Gujarat Titans haven't relied solely on a few key players. They have a number of match-winners this season who have consistently performed for their team. One of their key players is Hardik Pandya. He is leading from the front, displaying his all-round ability throughout the competition. Pandya has 453 runs and 10 wickets for the team. He is a serious contender for the player of the series award if Gujarat win the IPL 2022. Among others, Mohammad Shami, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, David Miller, Shubman Gill, and Wriddhiman Saha all contributed to the Gujarat Titans' reaching the final. After defeating Rajasthan twice this season, Gujarat will be considered favorites to beat them in the final match. Predicted Playing XI Top-Order: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade;  Middle-Order: Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore;  Lower-Order: Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami Read Litton Das: The Classical Bangladeshi Batter Discovers Rhythm in Test Cricket Rajasthan Royals Jos Buttler has been in excellent form in this season's IPL, smashing records with a devastating batting effort. Buttler is undeniably the main factor behind Rajasthan's season-long success. Rajasthan overcame Bangalore by 7 wickets in Qualifier 2 and qualified for the final thanks to Buttler's swashbuckling performance. He equaled Virat Kohli's record with his fourth century of the season against Bangalore. He will be crucial for Rajasthan in the final game. However, Buttler can't do it all by himself, and he will need help from others. Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, and the rest of the playing XI will have to play their roles properly in this match. It will take a team effort for Rajasthan to beat Gujarat in the IPL 2022 final. Predicted Playing XI Top-Order: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK);  Middle-Order: Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult; Lower-Order: Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy. Read BAN vs SL Second Test 2022: Mushfiqur-Litton Partnership Evaluation in Records Book IPL 2022 Final Match Time (GT vs RR) The championship match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, (May 29). The game will begin at 8.30 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Verdict The Gujarat Titans' team spirit is presently at an all-time high because of their consistency throughout the tournament. They may be the more confident team prior to the IPL 2022 final on Sunday. Oppositely, the Rajasthan Royals will play the championship match with confidence after a comfortable victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous encounter. However, there should be no favourites in the final since anyone can win the competition if they play to their full potential on that particular day.  Read IPL 2022: The Qualified Teams in the Playoffs and Fixtures

Gujarat Titans qualified for the IPL 2022 final after defeating Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in the Qualifier 1 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday (May 24). They are now awaiting their opponent in the championship match, which will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 29). The Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match will determine the Gujarat Titans' final opponent. The preview of the qualifier 2 match of the 2022 IPL is discussed in this article. IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Preview: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore  Both sides have met each other twice in this season’s Indian Premier League, with each winning once. So, the qualifier 2 match will be their third encounter in the ongoing season. Since this will be a do-or-die contest and the winner will secure a place in the IPL 2022 final, therefore, no team should be considered as favourite. Whoever plays with full potential and executes their game plan properly in order to overcome their opponent is likely to advance to the championship match. Rajasthan Royals The individual brilliance of a couple of players has carried Rajasthan Royals this far in the competition. One of them is English power-hitter Jos Buttler. His contribution to the bat has been unbelievable. The charismatic batter has made 718 runs with a record of 3 hundred. Buttler has maintained a 51.28 average and is striking the ball at a 148.34 rate, which clearly indicates his contribution to the team. Along with him, skipper Sanju Samson has continued his strong batting performance this season. Read IPL 2022: The Qualified Teams in the Playoffs and Fixtures Besides, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been outstanding with the ball, giving Rajasthan the necessary breakthroughs when needed. He is the highest wicket-taker in the IPL 2022 season with 26 wickets in 15 innings. These three players have to be in their best shape against Bangalore. However, other players like Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Ashwin, Jaiswal, and Hetmyer also have to raise their performance levels in order to take Rajasthan to the final.  Predicted Playing XI Top-Order: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (captain); Middle-Order: Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult; Lower-Order: Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy. Read IPL 2022: Who will make the playoffs from Delhi and Bangalore? Royal Challengers Bangalore  The Bangalore side’s biggest strength is their bowling. Sri Lankan recruits Hasaranga de Silva, Harshal Patel, and Josh Hazlewood have all been in great form with the ball. They have the ability to pick up wickets even though the economy is quite high. So, these players will be crucial for Bangalore against Rajasthan. However, none of their batters have been consistent this season. Skipper Faf du Plessis is the highest run-scorer for them with 443, while Virat Kohli is the second-highest scorer with 334. Heading into the qualifier-2 match, Bangalore can take some inspiration from Rajat Patidar’s whirlwind 112 off 54 ball knocks against Lucknow SuperGiants, which literally sealed the match for them. He will be crucial again in the next match for the Challengers, along with Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, and Harshal Patel.  Predicted Playing XI Top-Order: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar; Middle-Order: Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel; Lower-Order: Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj. Read IPL 2022: Favourites to Reach the Playoffs Match Time (RR vs RCB) The qualifier-2 match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 27). The game will start at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals: Head-to-Head Record Both sides have met each other 27 times. Bangalore have a slight advantage in head-to-head duels, having won 13 times while Rajasthan have won 11 times.  Verdict The Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match is expected to be fiercely contested. Therefore, picking a winner is extremely difficult. However, given both teams' overall performances in the IPL 2022 season, Rajasthan should be confident in their ability to defeat Bangalore and go to the IPL 2022 final. Read Mushfiqur, the world's best Test scorer!

The IPL 2022 campaign is the worst-ever for the most successful team in the tournament, the Mumbai Indians. In fact, their eight consecutive losses from the start of the season have been the worst in the tournament’s history. With six more matches to go, the Mumbai Indians' hope to qualify for the playoffs is practically over. Though, mathematically, they can still advance to the next round if they win the RR vs MI contest. However, that chance will also perish if they lose against the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.  Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians: Team News The champions of the inaugural edition, the Rajasthan Royals, have been in excellent form this season. It seems they are a genuine contender for the IPL 2022. Rajasthan are currently in the second position with 12 points. They are a couple of wins away from securing a place in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have yet to register a win in this year’s IPL. They are on their way to surpassing Pune Warriors and Delhi Capitals' eleven straight defeats in the Indian Premier League. Mumbai need to win a match within the next two matches to avoid such an embarrassing record. Read IPL 2022: Mustafizur’s Delhi seek win against Kolkata in the race for top four finish Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan's campaign should feel confident after a comfortable 29-win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their latest league match. It’s Jos Buttler who has taken the bulk of the responsibility for batting for the Royals. However, Buttler didn’t perform with the bat on Tuesday (April 26), but that didn’t stop Rajasthan from clinching the contest. Young middle-order batter, Riyan Parag stepped up with the bat and made 56 off 31, striking the ball at a rate of 180.64. The bowling department is very strong for Rajasthan this season and they have probably the best options in bowling among the participating teams. Playing XI (RR): Top Order: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (Captain, Wicket-Keeper). Middle-Orders: Shimron Hetmyer, Daryl Mitchell, Riyan Parag, Ravi Ashwin, Trent Boult. Lower-Order: Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen. Read Key Takeaways from the DPL 2022 Mumbai Indians The Mumbai franchise lost some of their star players who helped them win multiple IPL trophies over the years. Clearly, losing those players have impacted immensely on the Mumbai Indians' performance this season. None of the Mumbai Indians' main power hitters — Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Kieron Pollard perform well with the bat, which is a big concern. Their bowling hasn’t been impressive either. Playing XI (MI): Top-Order: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ishan Kishan (Wicket-Keeper), Dewald Brevis; Middle-Orders: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat; Lower-Order: Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith. Match Schedule (RR vs MI) Time: Saturday (April 30) at 8 pm (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Read DPL 2022: Sheikh Jamal win championship, while Khelaghar are relegated Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals: Head-to-Head Mumbai and Rajasthan have met each other 26 times. The Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head battle with 13 wins. On the other hand, Rajasthan have won 12 matches and one match had no result. Aftermath Rajasthan Royals will undoubtedly start as favourites in the RR vs MI contest, based on their recent form. The Royals team will try to move even closer to the playoffs by beating Mumbai in the game. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians team’s confidence level has worsened with each defeat in the tournament. There is no more hope left for them in this year’s competition. The only thing the Mumbai team can do is to play with a sense of pressure-free and try to win as many games as possible before the season ends. They can identify their best playing XI by rotating players from the squad, which could be beneficial for the next season. Read IPL 2022: Halfway Through, Playoffs Qualification Scenarios for Ten Teams

Delhi Capitals’ recent loss against the Rajasthan Royals had created a lot of buzz. There were tensions between the two sides in the final over of the match before Rajasthan went on to seal the contest by 15 runs. The Capitals’ side has had five days of rest to regroup, and they are now gearing up to face the Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday evening. The Kolkata side is also under huge pressure to get back on track in their quest for a top-four finish in the IPL 2022 standings.  Team News: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Delhi have six points from seven matches, and they have seven more matches to be played in the league phase. The Capitals' team is in the seventh position with a best net run rate of 0.715. Delhi certainly have strong run rates, but they need to win the majority of their remaining league stage fixtures to finish in the top four in the points standings. On the other hand, Kolkata haven’t won a match since Pat Cummins’ stunning knock against Mumbai Indians, which gave them a 5-wicket victory. The Knight Riders have remained winless in their last four encounters, and they have to find a way to overcome Delhi in this fixture. Read IPL 2022: Halfway Through, Playoffs Qualification Scenarios for Ten Teams Delhi Capitals Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert both were out of the squad because of covid-19. They have rejoined the squad but whether they will be available for selection against Delhi is not a hundred percent confirmed. Players from the foreign category will have to make their way into the playing XI if they are selected. Apart from them, the rest of the players are available for selection. For Delhi Capitals, left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, opener David Warner, and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be key. Predicted Playing XI (DC) Top-Order: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Sarfaraz Khan, Middle-Orders: Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper and Captain), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Lower-Order: Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed. Read IPL 2022 KKR vs DC: Delhi's Mustafizur could be crucial against Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders  Kolkata’s big names have failed to make an impact to register a win for them. Andre Russell and Tim Southee have performed admirably in their respective roles, but their efforts have not resulted in victories. Pacer Pat Cummins is among the worst economy rate bowlers this season, which is a big concern for the Knight Riders. The Kolkata team needs to find a way to overcome their opponents in order to stay in contention for a top-four finish. Skipper Shreyas Iyer, all-rounder Sunil Narine and power hitter Andre Russell can play a big part in this contest.  Predicted Playing XI (KKR)  Top Order: Sam Billings (wicket-keeper), Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Middle-Orders: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Tim Southee, Lower-Order: Shivam Mavi, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy. Read IPL 2022: Jos Buttler's Record-Breaking Knock Helps Rajasthan Reach the Top Match Time (DC vs KKR): Thursday (April 28) at 8 pm (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-Head The two sides have met on 31 occasions. In a head-to-head contest, the Kolkata Knight Riders have a slight advantage against the Delhi Capitals. Kolkata have won 16 games, Delhi have won 14, and one match has ended in a draw.  Verdict Given the recent form of these two teams, Delhi Capitals will start as favourites against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Knight Riders have struggled to find a way to beat their opponents under their new captain, Shreyas Iyer. It seems they may end this campaign outside the top four unless they show magnificent consistency in the latter stages of the league phase. Oppositely, the Delhi Capitals are in a better position in terms of team spirit and gel. They have good run rates and it will improve even further if they win most of their remaining league phase IPL 2022 fixtures.  Read IPL : Delhi Capitals pummels Punjab kings to win one sided match

The Indian Premier League's 15th season began on March 26, with 10 franchises competing in this year's edition. A total of 74 matches are to be played in the IPL 2022, with 38 of them already finished. With half of the league stage matches completed, the current position of each team in the point standings is becoming apparent. The Gujarat Titans currently top the points table with 12 points, while the Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions, are in the last position with no wins. Let's have a look at the ten-team IPL 2022 playoffs qualification scenarios. Scenarios for the IPL 2022 Playoffs The fifteenth season of the Indian Premier League has reached the halfway mark. The points table scenario is discussed here. Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans are having a fantastic season in the IPL 2022. They have only lost one of their seven games so far. The Gujarat Titans are expected to win as many points as possible in the next seven matches in order to finish first in the standings and proceed to the playoff round to play qualifier 1. Read Former South Africa cricket captain Smith cleared of racism Remaining Fixtures: Sunrisers Hyderabad (April 27), Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 30), Punjab Kings (May 3), Mumbai Indians (May 6), Lucknow Super Giants (May 10), Chennai Super Kings (May 15), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 19) Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore With 10 points apiece, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Lucknow, and Bangalore are in second, third, and fourth position, respectively. The net run rates are separating each other in the points standings. They are all in solid positions in the points table and poised to make a push for the top four. Remaining Fixtures (Sunrisers Hyderabad):  Gujarat Titans (April 27), Chennai Super Kings (May 1), Delhi Capitals (May 5), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 8), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 14), Mumbai Indians (May 17), Punjab Kings (May 22).  Read BAN vs SL Series 2022: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis Remaining Fixtures (Rajasthan Royals):  Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 26), Mumbai Indians (April 30), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 2), Punjab Kings (May 7), Delhi Capitals (May 11), Lucknow Super Giants (May 15), Chennai Super Kings (May 20) Remaining Fixtures (Lucknow Super Giants):  Punjab Kings (April 29), Delhi Capitals (May 1), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 7), Gujarat Titans (May 10), Rajasthan Royals (May 15), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 18) Remaining Fixtures (Royal Challengers Bangalore):  Rajasthan Royals (April 26), Gujarat Titans (April 30), Chennai Super Kings (May 4), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 8), Punjab Kings (May 13), Gujarat Titans (May 19). Read BAN vs SL Series 2022: Mustafizur's versatile bowling could have been beneficial for Bangladesh Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings Punjab are in the sixth position with eight points from eight games, followed by Delhi and Kolkata, both with six points. Chennai are in ninth place with four points. Among these clubs, Punjab have a greater chance of making the playoffs than the rest. However, Delhi and Kolkata can advance to the next round if they win their remaining games. On the other hand, Chennai have a very slim chance of making the playoffs. Remaining Fixtures (Punjab Kings): Lucknow Super Giants (April 29), Gujarat Titans (May 3), Rajasthan Royals (May 7), Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 13), Delhi Capitals (May 16), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 22) Remaining Fixtures (Delhi Capitals):  Kolkata Knight Riders (April 28), Lucknow Super Giants (May 1), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 5), Chennai Super Kings (May 8), Rajasthan Royals (May 11), Punjab Kings (May 16), Mumbai Indians (May 21). Read IPL 2022: Jos Buttler's Record-Breaking Knock Helps Rajasthan Reach the Top Remaining Fixtures (Kolkata Knight Riders):  Delhi Capitals (April 28), Rajasthan Royals (May 2), Lucknow Super Giants (May 7), Mumbai Indians (May 9), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 14), Lucknow Super Giants (May 18)  Mumbai Indians The most successful team in IPL history, Mumbai Indians are yet to win a game this season. They presently have 0 points and are at the bottom of the standings. In reality, the Rohit Sharma-led team has no chance of progressing to the next round. Aftermath The top four teams in the points table will advance to the playoffs. As a result, teams compete against one another to finish in the top four positions in the standings. As of now, the Gujarat Titans are in a prime position to qualify for the playoffs as the first team. Apart from that, the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are all in fine shape in their quest for a playoffs berth. Mumbai Indians, who have failed to gain a point after eight IPL 2022 group matches, are virtually out of playoffs contention among the bottom teams.  Read Sheikh Jamal, Legends of Rupganj in Pole Position to Win DPL 2022

Delhi Capitals have had a difficult start to the IPL 2022 season despite winning their first match by four wickets against the Mumbai Indians. Rishab Pant's side has only won one game in three matches so far, and they need to get back on track if they want to remain in playoffs contention. The Delhi Capitals next encounter is on Sunday at 4 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Delhi's Bangladeshi recruit, Mustafizur Rahman, might be a key player in this match because his cutter is very effective in these conditions. The KKR vs DC match preview is discussed in this article. Team News: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals With six points after four games, Kolkata Knight Riders presently top the IPL 2022 points table. On the other side, the Delhi Capitals are in the seventh position with only two points. The Indian Premier League's 15th season is now in its early stages, with each team competing to craft the best plan for this campaign. However, no club can afford to lose consecutive games in a row since it will jeopardize their chances of making the playoffs. Read Taijul bags six, South Africa end on 453 Delhi Capitals The Delhi Capitals have a well-balanced lineup with a wide range of bowling options. They only need to find the appropriate combination to get positive results. Left-arm pacer from Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman might be an excellent weapon for the Delhi Capitals. Mustafizur took three wickets in his first match of the season. His cutter delivery, slower bouncer, and pinpoint accuracy have the potential to stem the run flow while also assisting in wicket-taking. Besides, Prithvi Shaw and Kuldeep Yadav are performing well for Delhi. Most runs (Delhi): Prithvi Shaw (109) | Most Wickets (Delhi): Kuldeep Yadav (6) Read Mohammedan in trouble after another defeat Probable Playing XI (Delhi) Top Order: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Middle-Orders: Rishabh Pant (Captain & wicket-keeper), Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Lower-Order: Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman Kolkata Knight Riders  The performance of Pat Cummins against the Mumbai Indians elevated the standard for the remainder of the season even higher. His aggressive batting style would instill confidence in the team. Among the players, Andre Russell and Umesh Yadav are doing well for Kolkata. Most runs (KKR): Andre Russell (106) | Most Wickets (KKR): Umesh Yadav (9) Probable Playing XI (Kolkata) Top Order: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Middle-Orders: Sam Billings (wicket-keeper), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, Lower-Order: Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakravarthy. Read Bangladesh 139-5 at stumps, trails South Africa by 314 runs Match Time (KKR vs DC): Sunday (April 10) at 4 pm (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Head-to-Head: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders In a head-to-head encounter, the Kolkata Knight Riders have a small lead over the Delhi Capitals. Kolkata have won 16 of the 29 games that the two teams have played against each other. Oppositely, the Delhi Capitals have won 13 games. Among the batters, Robin Uthappa has the most runs (392) against the Delhi Capitals for Kolkata. Gautam Gambhir, on the other hand, has scored the most runs (569) for Delhi against the Kolkata Knight Riders. In bowling, Sunil Narine has picked up 22 wickets for Kolkata against Delhi, while Umesh Yadav has picked up 21 wickets for Delhi against Kolkata. Read IPL 2022: Pat Cummins Makes Headlines with Fastest IPL Fifty Bottom Line Delhi Capitals have to make a strong comeback against the current league leader. Because three consecutive losses will put them under a lot of pressure to get back on track. Delhi’s foreign recruits, David Warner, Mustafizur Rahman, and Anrich Nortje, could be vital in this match. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are in very good form, especially after a thumping win over Mumbai Indians. They will be hoping to continue the momentum in this KKR vs DC match as well and keep hold of their number one position in the 2022 IPL points standings.