Rajasthan Royals enter IPL final

Jos Buttler on Friday paid tribute to former Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne after the England batsman hit an unbeaten 106 to lead his team into the IPL final.

Rajasthan rode on Buttler’s record-equalling fourth century of the tournament to hammer Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets and book a title clash with Gujarat Titans.

Chasing 158 for victory at the world’s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Rajasthan reached their target with 11 balls to spare in the second qualifier as Buttler equalled Kohli’s record of four tons in an IPL season.

It will be the second final appearance for Rajasthan who won the inaug