Buttler’s unbeaten 100 trumps Kohli’s century in battle of IPL; as Rajasthan win

In a thrilling IPL match in Jaipur, England’s Jos Buttler showcased a stunning performance, scoring a century in his 100th IPL match for Rajasthan Royals. Buttler’s century, achieved in just 58 balls, included a winning six as Rajasthan chased down a target of 184 with five balls to spare.

In an important IPL match, partnering with skipper Sanju Samson, who contributed 69 runs, Buttler forged a crucial 148-run partnership for the second wicket.

Reflecting on his innings, Buttler admitted to having moments of luck and acknowledged the importance of perseverance and hard work in cricket. Despite initial slow progress, Buttler accelerated, particularly punishing Mayank Dagar in the sixth over, setting up Rajasthan’s successful chase. Their victory propelled them to the top of the IPL table, maintaining an unbeaten streak.

On the other side, Virat Kohli’s valiant effort for Bengaluru was overshadowed by Buttler’s brilliance. Kohli, registering his eighth IPL century, the highest by any batsman, scored an unbeaten 113 off 67 balls. Despite Kohli’s outstanding performance, Bengaluru couldn’t defend their total, falling short against Rajasthan.

Kohli emphasized his approach of maintaining composure and adapting to the conditions, showcasing maturity in his gameplay. His partnership with Faf du Plessis, who scored 44, laid a solid foundation for Bengaluru’s innings.

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However, Rajasthan’s bowlers managed to restrict Bengaluru’s surge, with Buttler and Samson’s dynamic partnership steering Rajasthan to victory.

Kohli’s consistent performances in the IPL have solidified his position at the top of the batting chart for the season, yet he continues to chase his elusive IPL title with Bengaluru.

Despite his achievements, it’s clear that individual brilliance couldn’t overpower Rajasthan’s team effort led by Buttler’s spectacular century, which marked a significant milestone in his IPL career.

Source: France24