After two months of thrilling play, IPL 2022 found its winner in the Gujarat Titans. Gujarat was one of the two new teams that joined the tournament this year. GT became the first team since Rajasthan’s win in 2008 to win the league in their first season. The Titans captain won man of the match in the finals for his 3 wickets and 34 runs. While the Gujarat team surprised everyone with their constant phenomenal performances and some nail-biting finishes, there were other players who stood out with exceptional performances. Here’s a complete list of IPL 2022 award winners.
Jos Buttler ended up winning the player of the season award as well as the orange cap. His teammate Yuzvendra Chahal overtook Wanindu Hasaranga by 1 wicket to win the purple cap. “Exceeded all my expectations apart from today the trophy we really wanted. Disappointed with that. Big congratulations to Hardik and the team. Deserving champions. My goals are to play my role for the team and try and react on the day regarding what the game is asking me to do. In good teams, you have a lot of trust in everyone. We have huge trust in everyone in our team. Very grateful for the opportunity to play today,” said Buttler after collecting his Player of the Tournament award.
IPL 2022 award winners list
- Orange Cap: Jos Buttler (863 runs)
- Purple cap: Yuzvendra Chahal (27 wickets)
- Player of the season: Jos Buttler
- Emerging player of the season: Umran Malik
- Most Sixes: Jos Buttler (45)
- Most fours: Jos Buttler (83)
- Super Striker of the season: Dinesh Karthik (strike rate of 183.33)
- Gamechanger of the season: Jos Buttler
- Fair Play award: Rajasthan Royals
- Powerplayer of the season: Jos Buttler
- Fastest delivery of the season: Lockie Ferguson (157.3 kph)
- Catch of the season: Evin Lewis
