IPL 2022: Decoding Jos Buttler's performance versus RCB
Jos Buttler is arguably one of the most destructive batters in white-ball cricket. What's more laud-worthy is the consistency with which Buttler dishes out those ferocious totals. Buttler would next be seen in action in the table-topper Rajasthan Royals' much-awaited clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 season. The match will take place on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium. Here's more.
Why does this story matter?
Buttler has been a class act since his arrival in IPL in 2016. He is among those set of cricketers who could single-handedly power their side to a triumph. Notably, he was the prime contributor behind RR bulldozing their way to the playoffs in 2018. In the season underway, he has been a deciding factor in RR's back-to-back triumphs over SRH and MI.
How has Buttler fared against RCB?
Buttler has notched 228 runs in nine innings against RCB. He averages 28.50. He has struck at an astonishing rate of 149.02. His scores against RCB read 28, 29, 2, 33, 23, 59, 22, 24, and 8. The stylish cricketer recorded his best score (59) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL 2019. His 43-ball knock was studded with eight fours and one six.
Buttler vs Siraj and Harshal
The flamboyant English opener is yet to face Harshal Patel in the power-packed tournament. Meanwhile, he has struggled against pacer Mohammed Siraj. As per Cricketpedia, Buttler has amassed only 11 runs off 13 deliveries versus Siraj. He has managed merely two fours in their match-ups to date. Add to that, Siraj has dismissed the Englishman in their last encounter in 2021.
A look at Buttler's IPL career in numbers
Buttler has slammed 2,103 runs in 66 innings. He averages 36.26 while striking at a laud-worthy rate of 149.36. He has notched two hundreds and 11 fifties. He has clobbered 208 fours and 98 sixes. He has top-scored for his side in 18 innings to date. He popped his highest score (124) in a match against SRH in IPL 2021.
Buttler looks belligerent in IPL 2022
Buttler has had a memorable start to IPL. He has smashed 135 runs in 2 innings at 67.50. He struck a 28-ball 35 versus SRH. He followed with a 68-ball 100 against MI on Saturday (April 2). Buttler is the first and only the first centurion in this season so far. He is the joint-highest run-getter in the tournament alongside MI batter Ishan Kishan.
