Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 10 (ANI): Gujarat Titans’ seasoned top-order star Jos Buttler, who lined up towards his former facet, Rajasthan Royals, felt a bit “unusual” enjoying towards his earlier franchise however was extra “determined” for victory within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Buttler, who was unnoticed of Rajasthan’s retention checklist earlier than the 18th version of the cash-rich league after spending seven seasons with them, was acquired by the Titans after they shelled out Rs 15.75 crore handsomely in final 12 months’s mega public sale.
After embarking on a brand new journey, the previous English white-ball skipper relished the brand new problem, and his “success” story continued even when his previous glared at him in Ahmedabad.
When the Titans have been put to bat by the Royals, Gujarat have been rattled early after skipper Shubman Gill was the primary to fall. Buttler took the onus of taking GT out of the dire scenario and raised a worthwhile 80-run partnership to clear the street for a frightening 200-plus complete.
Buttler’s evening was lower quick by Maheesh Theekshana, who turned the ball sharply into him to pin the Englishman in entrance of the stumps, ending his keep on 36(25).
“It did really feel a bit unusual being on the opposite facet towards Rajasthan Royals. However to be sincere, I used to be much more determined for the win at this time. I feel it was a wonderful workforce efficiency. I am actually having fun with the brand new problem. I have been batting at No. 3 for England not too long ago, so it is not unfamiliar,” stated on JioHotstar.
Buttler, who has exuded dominance within the white-ball format as an opener, has embraced the quantity three position with open arms. Gill and in-form Sai Sudharsan, Buttler is glad that the opening duo absorbs the early swing, and he will get to stroll out when the ball begins coming in straight on the bat.
“It helps that I am coming in behind two incredible openers who often lay a powerful platform. If there’s any swing, they take care of it, and I get to stroll in as soon as the ball stops shifting, which is sort of good,” he added.
Gujarat’s 58-run triumph was a narrative of one-sided site visitors. Regardless of successful the toss, Rajasthan’s choice to bowl backfired as Gujarat clobbered the Royals of their house den and blazed their approach to a frightening 217/6. In reply, the fixed lack of wickets did not assist Rajasthan’s trigger, as they succumbed to a complete 58-run defeat. (ANI)
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