Kuldeep Yadav vs Jos Buttler: Unleashing the Magic of Spin Bowling in DC vs GT Clash
Kuldeep Yadav Bamboozles Jos Buttler in DC vs GT Clash
As the saying goes, only a diamond can cut another diamond. When Gujarat Titans’ experienced keeper-batter Jos Buttler was in full flow, Kuldeep Yadav stepped in for the Delhi Capitals and stopped the storm. Buttler departed after securing a half-century, providing GT a good start against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Jos Buttler’s Explosive Knock
After the dismissal of Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler came to bat as the number three batter of GT. He took very little time to settle down on the track before starting the carnage. The England international scored 52 runs, facing only 27 deliveries. During the course, the top order batter hammered three 4s and five 6s, for a strike rate of 192.59.
- Runs scored: 52
- Balls faced: 27
- Strike rate: 192.59
- Boundaries: 8 (3 fours and 5 sixes)
Kuldeep Yadav’s Magic Spell
It was not the first time Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Buttler. According to stats, the Indian spinner took the batter 4 times in 77 balls, conceding 100 runs. Today, to dismiss Jos Buttler, the spin wizard kept the third ball of the 8th over of the first innings quicker, shortish, and around middle. The batter went to hoist the ball, but missed it badly and ended up losing a wicket. Kuldeep Yadav bowled out Jos Buttler, Gujarat Titans 79/2 in 7.3 overs.
Watch the moment when Jos Buttler went defenceless vs Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep Yadav gets the big fish
Jos Buttler’s T20 Career Milestones
The batter’s 192.59 strike rate was because of those eight boundaries (Three fours and five maximums) he hit against the Delhi Capitals bowlers. Through the 52-run knock, the 35-year-old touched a milestone- 600th maximum in his overall T20 career.
- T20 career milestones: 600 maximums
- IPL career: 7 centuries and 25 half-centuries
- IPL innings: 122
- Fours: 418
- Sixes: 192
Kuldeep Yadav’s Recent Form
Ahead of the DC vs GT match, Kuldeep was not at his best. After taking a brace against the Lucknow Super Giants, he remained wicketless against the Mumbai Indians.
Conclusion
The battle between Kuldeep Yadav and Jos Buttler was a treat to watch. The Indian spinner’s ability to dismiss the English batter once again proved why he is one of the most lethal bowlers in the shortest format of the game.