Jos Buttler’s magnificent tackles rescued the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday night in Abu Dhabi. In pursuit of a 126-run goal, RR went through a first-order collapse and lost 3 batters in 28 runs. Buttler showed his excellence with an undefeated 70-run knock on just 48 balls, leading the Royals to a comfortable 7-wicket against MS Dhoni & Co.
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After these heroic acts, the English wicketkeeper-batsman also received praise from the patron RR. During post-game press, Steve Smith stated that Buttler is second to none when it comes to winning games at the rear.
“He is second to none. We are lucky to have it. He has so much versatility in his hitting, ”Smith said at the postgame press conference.
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Buttler generally hits at the top of the order, more highly regarded as a starter. However, he was sent to hit number five in the CSK showdown. Smith explained that he made that decision to balance the lineup.
“It is interesting. Jos is an incredible player at the top. He has the ability to do things that ABD, Pollards, and (Hardik) Pandya do. Those players beat you games at the back, ”Smith said.
“This conversation is difficult (to get him in order at bat) but it provides stability in the middle,” he added.
Smith and Buttler stitched an undefeated 98-run position to guide RR to victory against CSK. Commenting on their partnership with Jos Buttler, the RR captains said: “The wicket was not ideal. He was trying to form a partnership. Jos can score at a good pace. There was no need to take any risks, just form a partnership, put your foot down and get the victory and two points at the end. He (Buttler) came out with a positive mindset … he hit the ball good and hard and made it easy for me on the other end. “
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Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the next match on October 22 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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