Rashid Khan dismisses Jos Buttler for fifth time in T20s
Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan handed his side the prized scalp of Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler in the final over of the powerplay during match number 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday in Jaipur. RR managed 43/2 in six overs, losing both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Buttler. Rashid continued to spin his web around Buttler in T20 cricket.
Rashid gets Buttler at a crucial juncture
After five overs of pace, GT introduced Rashid in the final over of the powerplay. Sanju Samson got a single before Buttler faced two dots. On the fourth ball, Buttler tried to loft Rashid for a big shot but derived an edge to be caught.
Buttler averages 10 against Rashid in T20s
As per ESPNcricinfo, Rashid has dismissed Buttler for the fifth time in T20 cricket. Across 12 innings, Buttler averages 10 and his strike rate is a dismal 66.66. Buttler has scored 50 runs from 75 balls, facing 32 dot balls. In the IPL, Rashid has dismissed Buttler four times from nine innings. Buttler has scored 30 runs from 50 balls. He averages 7.50.
Just one four and no six for Buttler against Rashid
Buttler has hit just one four against Rashid in T20 cricket. He hasn't managed a six. Notably, the Englishman has failed to smash a single four against Rashid in the IPL.
Their performances this IPL season
Buttler managed eight runs versus GT from 10 balls. In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, the celebrated batter has featured in five matches, scoring 143 runs at 35.75. Buttler smashed a match-winning century versus the RCB in the previous outing. Meanwhile, Rashid has claimed six scalps from six matches this season. His economy reads over 8.
