In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler has etched his name in IPL history. The explosive opener became the first GT batter to smash five sixes in the first six overs of an innings, surpassing the previous record held by teammate Wriddhiman Saha.
This monumental feat unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where GT, led by Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after losing the toss against Delhi Capitals. Buttler wasted no time, launching the third over from Mukesh Kumar straight into the stands. He followed it up with a massive six off Axar Patel in the next over.
The real fireworks came in the fifth over, bowled again by Mukesh Kumar. Buttler brutalized him for three consecutive sixes, turning the powerplay into a personal demolition derby. By the end of the six overs, GT had raced to 68/1, marking their third-highest powerplay score in IPL history.
Buttler’s 52 off just 27 balls included five sixes and three fours, stitching a vital 60-run stand with captain Gill for the second wicket after Sai Sudharsan’s early departure. This performance places him second only to Suresh Raina among non-openers for most sixes in a powerplay, with Raina’s 2014 heroics still the benchmark.
For Delhi Capitals, skipper Axar Patel watched helplessly as his bowlers leaked runs. GT’s formidable lineup, featuring Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj, promises more drama. As the match progresses, Buttler’s fireworks have set the tone for what could be a run-fest in the nation’s capital.