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 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