IPL 2022: Runner-up Rajasthan Royals season in a nutshell!

Tap to Read ➤ Royals missed out on the big prize, but Sanju Samson's side had a stellar run. Let's take a look at how the 15th edition unfolded for RR. Chitrangada Chaudhuri

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Ahead of the season, the inaugural champions would not have been pegged as one of the title contenders. But RR made the right moves at the auction and it paid off.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 RR spent most of their money building a strong playing XI. The move to bring in experienced players and build a strong first XI worked as they reached the final

After building a strong team, RR enjoyed a good run in the league stage, winning 9 out of 14 matches. Sanju Samson's side finished second on the table.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Royals began their season with two consecutive wins before going on to endure a mixed run. Royals finished their league stage with two wins on the trot.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Finishing 2nd on the points table, RR had two chances to make it to the final. After losing to GT in Qualifier 1, RR clinched a comfortable win over RCB to seal their place in the final.

Though RR missed out on the trophy, the Royals sweeped most of the awards - which speaks volumes of their season.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Royals' star opening batsman Jos Buttler enjoyed a sensational season as he finished as the highest run scorer with 863 runs from 17 matches.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Buttler's season included four centuries and five half-centuries. Buttler is the second-highest run scorer in a season in the IPL after Virat Kohli's 973 in 2016.

Not only did Buttler pick up the purple cap, he was also adjudged the most valuable player of the season.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Another player, who was the star for RR this season was Yuzvendra Chahal. Let go by RCB, Chahal had an impactful first season with RR as he topped the wicket-takers chart.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 With 27 wickets from 17 games this IPL season, Chahal claimed the Purple Cap.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 With both the purple cap & orange cap holder in their line-up it can also speak volumes of the great season Rajasthan enjoyed.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Led by the young Sanju Samson, RR ticked all the boxes this season. Though they failed to cross the final hurdle, RR had a memorable outing, as they reached within touching distance of their 2nd title.