Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) top batsman 2022

1. Virat Kohli

The Bad-boy of Indian cricket team aka Cheeku is one of the top batsman of the formidable side. His aggressive batting  approach have had always been a testament of success across the globe. The flamboyant batsman does not shy away to show his intent between the wickets and that's exactly what one would expect from a gleaming star like him. The tales of King Kohli echoes from International career to franchise competition. With captaincy off his chest, 15 crores batter is expected to go all gun blazing with an intent to resurrect his dipping form this IPL. Kohli decided to relinquish captaincy after leading the side for the last 10 years after failing to crown as champion. RCB are yet to taste franchise success since its inception and winning it would be the ultimate objective of the side. 

VIRAT KOHLI STATS IN IPL

MATCHES : 207

INNINGS: 199

RUNS: 6283

100s : 5

50s : 42

STRIKE RATE: 129.95

AVERAGE: 37.4

Kohli's IPL record.

- Highest all time runs scorer in the tournament with 6283 runs.

- Highest run scorer in a single edition with 973 runs.

- Record 11 half-centuries in a single edition.

2. Glenn Maxwell

The Indian favourite, Maxwell, who sing the cash prize IPL competition's chorus with a sky-high strike rate of 151.84  is one of top classy batsman from Australia who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Maxi aka "The big show", is well known for his hard-hitting ability all over the ground and has the potential to take the game away from his opposition side singlehandedly. The flair of excellence is often demonstrated with his unorthodox choice of shots in the limited overs cricket, making it a counterintuitive statement by his scintillating performance for someone who try to writes him off. Maxi tendency to hit the ball from the moment he sat his foot on the pitch creates an unstable atmosphere for the opposition. His acrobatics fielding skills is an investment returns and asset for his team. Gravitating towards fitting as a batsman at large , the part time right-arm off break bowler is certainly far from being an inspiring all-rounder, however his all-rounder performance could be expected when required as the big show has all qualities to succeed in bowling department.

IPL STATS.

MATCHES: 97

INNINGS: 93

RUNS: 2018

AVERAGE: 25.23

STRIKE RATE: 151.84

100s: NIL

50s: 12

3.Faf du Plessis

Faf, the newly appointment classy captain is one of the versatile batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. The Proteas former captain is popularly known for his calm and composed approach in batting who can confidently steer his team to the gates of victory. His nerve to stay calm in a high pressure game is surely a fortress to keep his team away from defeat. Faf's slow-approach to aggression facilitates his opposition a sign of victory but that same slow-approach to aggression takes the game away from his rivals as he keeps going till he score the winning run.

Faf's career has been a testimony for patience and perseverance, often left out of his national squad due to abundance of genius batsman in the side which could potentially smoked a short sportmans career but his love for the game eventually came to a rescue when he was given a chance, who grabbed with both hands and delivered like it was promised before the start of his career's chapter.

Faf's captaincy and batting skills would play as a catalyst to lead his team to a maiden IPL trophy.

IPL STATS.

MATCHES: 100

INNINGS: 93

RUNS: 2935

AVERAGE : 34.94

STRIKE RATE: 131.09

100s: Nil

50s: 22

Atlético Madrid shines at Theatre of Dreams

 Mr. Champions League is out of competition. 

Cristiano Ronaldo and his team mates entered the 2nd leg against Madrid in high spirit and expectations only to get surprise knockout at home. 11 Attempts on goals with 5 on targets succeeding 573 passes, engaging 61% ball possession with a pass-accuracy of 83%, which is by miles a whole lot better than what the opposite sides could manage yet still failed to capitalise with an equaliser. 

The Red Devils displayed a flash of excellence between the 90 minutes but it was far too inconsistent to inspire the fans with a dramatic comeback. 

Young Magician Joao Felix reaps victory at Old Trafford 

Felix performed absolutely incredible for a young talent at the gigantic stage, pushing his limits by creating himself a space, playing as a playmaker at frequent intervals and also showed a sign of venomous attack when given an opportunity. 

Antoine Griezmann, a benevolent contributor towards victory also showed a spontaneous attitude and intent throughout the match by playing defensive football with adventurous tackles leaving no space for the opponents to break into their side. Griezmann's match stats involves 57 touches, 10 crucial passes, 8 significant possessions, 7 duels won and 4 tackles made, 2 chances created, a gorgeous cross and a lone assist. 

Atlético Madrid advance to the quarter-finals beating Manchester United at Old Trafford courtesy of Renan Lodi's goal in the 41st minute. 

Diego Simeone finally beats Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for UCL trophy after his side showed resistant till the last minute.

A disappointing night for the home fans witnessing the Spanish club knocking their team out of champions league.

BENFICA QUALIFIES FOR QUARTER-FINALS AFTER BEATING AJAX.

Men's top 10 test batsman ranking.

1. Marnus Labuschange - Australia

    Ratings : 936

2. Joe Root - England 

     Ratings: 872

3. Steve Smith-Australia 

    Ratings:851

4. Kane Williamson - New Zealand 

    Ratings:844

5. Virat Kohli- India 

   Ratings:763

6. Rohit Sharma - India 

   Ratings:761

7. Travis Head - Australia 

    Ratings:753

8. Dimuth Karunratne - Sri Lanka 

    Ratings:745

  

9. Babar Azam - Pakistan 

    Ratings:743

10. Rishabh Pant - India 

      Ratings:723

Shreyas Iyer: The Future captain of Indian Cricket Team.

Shreyas Iyer is having a good run between the wickets after a comeback from injury. From scoring back to back, three in a row half-centuries in t20 against the Sri Lanka while remaining not out in all the three innings to smoking the Sri Lankan bowlers in test too.

Iyer got into the test competition with the same intent and continues to soak Sri Lankan bowlers by scoring another fine half century of 92 runs in the first innings of the 2nd test when the other batters failed to make it count.

FUTURE PROSPECT OF SHREYAS IYER IN THE INDIAN CRICKET TEAM.

1. Perfect successor of Virat Kohli. 

Shreyas Iyer could be the perfect number 3 batsman for India in all three formats with the set of skills he possessed. He's nowhere near Virat Kohli in terms of records at the moment but given his potential, he could well fit Kohli's shoes in the near future. 

2. Captaincy experience. 

Iyer experience with the captaincy is another extraordinary merit to establish himself as a force to be reckon with. The current Kolkata Knight Riders Captain and the former Delhi Capitals captain has a quite fair share of captaincy experience in IPL in fact taking his team to the playoffs.

3. Potential to switch gears.

Shreyas Iyer has the potential to switch gears and rotate strikes given the situation and that could well gravitate opportunities to his favour.

4. Clean hitter (Specialist spin batsman)

Shreyas Iyer is undoubtedly one of the best clean hitter of the ball. Presently, Iyer is also one of the best spin batsman in the world going all gun blazing for sixes against a spin bowler.

Fab 4 in TEST CRICKET CURRENT RANKING : Root, Smith , Williamson & Kohli

Three (3) of the fab4 batsman of test cricket are currently playing except Williamson. Virat Kohli is playing against Sri Lanka in India, Steve Smith is playing against Pakistan in Karachi and Joe Root against West Indies. 

CURRENT RANKING

1. JOE ROOT

Joe Root currently tops the batting ranking among the fab4 with a total rating points of 872 and currently ranked 2nd in the world in test cricket. He scored his 24th century in the ongoing match. 

2. Steve Smith 

Smith currently sits at number 2 and overall number 3 with a total rating points of 851. He scored half century but failed to convert into three digits score in the ongoing match against Pakistan. 

3. Kane Williamson 

Williamson is currently at number 3 and overall number 4 with a total rating points of 844. 

The kiwi captain is currently not on tour for series. 

4. Virat Kohli 

Last but not the least, Virat Kohli, Indian scintillating batsman sits at number 4 with a rating points of 763. The Indian former captain is playing his maiden test series after stepping down as Indian Captain but the score is not doing any better so far. 

Cristiano Ronaldo: James Bond of football

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a career 59th hat-trick which includes a screamer, a tap-in and 87th minute header for Manchester United against Tottenham shutting the trumpeting mouth of his critics while helping his team climb up to fourth place in English Premier League after 29th games.

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Ronaldo definitely holds the upper ground for the week as his all-time rival Lionel Messi's Paris Saint German failed to advance for last eight in champions league after being denied a win by his former club Real Madrid.

Operation thunderous was launched by CR7 against Tottenham after missing previous league match due to injury. A stupendous performance from classy number 7 also helped him elevate himself to be the all time scorer with 807 official goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 12 league goals with 3 assists and 6 champions  league goals this season.