After the Gujarat Titans (GT) obtained a clinical victory of 58 points on the Royals Rajasthan (RR) in IPL 2025, the Bertaur de Vété Jos Buttler admitted that it was strange for him to play against his former team, Rajasthan Royals. But he added that, at the same time, he was desperate to win for GT. At the Narendra Modi stadium, Buttleler made a 36 crucial while sharing a stand of 80 points winning with B Sai Sudharsan for the second window, while GT made 217/6, then bordered RR for 159 in 19.2 Overs to go in addition to the table of points.
“It was a bit strange to be on the other side against the Royals of Rajasthan. But to be honest, I was even more desperate for the victory today. I think it was an excellent team performance. I really appreciate the new challenge.
“I fought at n ° 3 for England recently, so it is not unknown. It helps that I come behind two fantastic openers who generally pose a solid platform. If there is a swing, they face it, and I can enter once the ball stops moving, which is very good,” said buttler to Jiohotstar.
Varun Aaron, the former Bowler Fast-Bowler of India, said that he had remained in admiration before the majestic 82 of Sudharsan. “He has absolute clarity and puts in an enormous hard work. I know very well that Sai is very committed, both on the ground.
“These two shake Sandeep Sharma were not easy – in particular considering that Sandeep does not offer much rhythm. To hit him for six in the coverage when he is wide – it shows that Sai is in excellent shape and saw the ball very well,” he said on Jiohotstar.
Mark Boucher, the former South Africa player who trained the Mumbai Indians, said GT was helped by different players who intensified for them in different situations. “They hit very well, and their bowling unit also works in a coherent way. Interesting, they did not quite threaten consecutive performances earlier, but they did the job in the pool.
“What stands out is the way the different players intensify in different games. They will take a lot of confidence from Rashid Khan to pick two counters, it is clearly to its best. Overall, many positive points for them. It was a difficult game, but they managed to stay strong on the dots table.”
Aaron also agreed with the point of view of Boucher on GT, saying: “The Gujarat titans show what a full team looks like. They really invested in young talents. Take Shahrukh Khan, for example – despite not taking place in the last two seasons, the team kept the faith in him and gave him a clear role.”
“Rahul Tewatia continues to be a reliable contributor, playing his role from year to year. In the department of Bowling, the talent of Arshad to pick up key counters adds to their strength. Everyone is shredding, and it is the mark of a healthy and well-balanced team, not only depending on one or two stars,” he concluded.
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