2,000 IPL runs for Jos Buttler: Decoding the key numbers
On Tuesday, Jos Buttler scored a fiery 35 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to rush past the 2,000-runs mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His knock set the momentum for Rajasthan Royals (RR), who later posted 210 runs on board in the fifth match of IPL 2022. Buttler surpassed Michael Hussey (1,977) in the list of leading run-getters in the tournament.
Why does this story matter?
Buttler is one of those rare breeds of cricketers who could obliterate any bowling attack once they find their rhythm. His IPL career kickstarted with the Mumbai Indians (2016-17). However, the majority of his noteworthy performances have been with the Rajasthan Royals since his arrival in IPL 2018. He was instrumental in propelling RR to a playoffs berth in 2018.
Jos Buttler whacks 35 against SRH
Buttler took a cautious approach for the first three overs. He unleashed himself from the 4th over, smashing 21 runs off pacer Umran Malik. He then whacked a six off Washington Sundar in the next over. He kept taking singles to eventually reach 35 off 28 deliveries. He struck at a rate of 125.00. His knock was studded with three fours and three sixes.
2,000 IPL runs for Buttler
Buttler has raced to 2,004 runs in the IPL, averaging 35.14. He became the 44th cricketer to surpass the 2,000-run mark in the tournament. He also became the first English player to reach the tally. It took the right-handed batter 65 innings to achieve the milestone. To date, he has smashed one hundred and 11 fifties.
A look at his other feats
Buttler (1,476) ranks fourth in terms of most runs by a player for Rajasthan Royals. He has the highest score by a RR cricketer in IPL (124). He ranks fourth (11) in the list of most fifties for Rajasthan Royals. Buttler (548) ranks second among the most runs by a RR player in a season. He achieved this feat in IPL 2018.
