In the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), Jos Buttler showcased some impressive performances that highlighted his abilities as a top-order batsman. Here are his top three batting stats from the tournament:
Highest Score: Jos Buttler's standout performance came against the Chennai Super Kings, where he scored a remarkable 95 runs off 60 balls. This innings featured 11 fours and 2 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style and ability to post a substantial score.
Most Runs in Consecutive Matches: Buttler had a remarkable run towards the end of the tournament, which included a series of high-scoring matches. Notably, he scored 94 runs off 53 balls against the Mumbai Indians, just two days before his 95 against CSK, contributing to a streak that made him one of the top run-scorers during that part of the tournament.
Strike Rate: Throughout the tournament, Jos Buttler maintained an impressive strike rate. His highest strike rate in a match was an astounding 257.69 during his innings of 67 runs off only 26 balls against the Delhi Capitals, demonstrating his explosive capability and penchant for accelerating the scoring.
These performances not only highlighted his role as a key player for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 season but also reinforced his reputation as one of the most exhilarating batsmen in T20 cricket.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Delhi Capitals | 29 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 161.11 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 23 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 164.28 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 24* | 18 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 22 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 90.90 |
| Delhi Capitals | 67 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 257.69 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 51 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 130.76 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 82 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 141.37 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 95* | 60 | 11 | 2 | 158.33 |
| Mumbai Indians | 94* | 53 | 9 | 5 | 177.35 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 39 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 177.27 |
