Jos Buttler's Dominance Continues

Jos Buttler showcased his exceptional form by scoring his fifth half-century in the 2025 Indian Premier League, guiding Gujarat Titans to a significant 38-run triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad. His innings of 64 runs off 37 balls, including four sixes, was pivotal in setting up Gujarat's formidable total of 224-6.

Key Moments of the Match

Buttler, who was dropped by Pat Cummins on 22, capitalized on the opportunity with his signature strokeplay, finding boundaries consistently until he was caught off Cummins' bowling in the penultimate over. His performance has now placed him third in the IPL run-scoring standings with 470 runs in 10 innings.

Supporting Cast

Teammate Sai Sudharsan contributed with a solid 48, maintaining his position at the top of the run-scoring charts with 504 runs. Shubman Gill also played a crucial role, scoring an elegant 76. Despite Abhishek Sharma's resilient 74, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to keep up with the required scoring rate, finishing at 186-6.

Bowling Excellence

Prasidh Krishna was instrumental with the ball, taking 2-19 and becoming the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 19 wickets. His economical spell helped Gujarat maintain control throughout the innings.

Post-Match Reflections

"The guys are in great form at the top, setting brilliant platforms," Buttler remarked about Gill and Sudharsan. "They are two guys who are quite traditional with a fantastic technique. They take you by surprise how fast they score with classical shots."

League Standings

With this victory, Gujarat Titans joined Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the top of the table with 14 points. Mumbai leads due to a superior net run-rate, while Gujarat edged above RCB, who face Chennai Super Kings next. Sunrisers Hyderabad, last year's finalists, are now ninth with six points, their playoff hopes nearly extinguished.