England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler made a fiery start to his IPL 2023 campaign, smashing the fastest fifty in this year’s tournament in just 20 deliveries.
Here’s all you need to know about his record-breaking knock: Jos Buttler demolishes Sunrisers Hyderabad, slams fastest fifty of IPL 2023
- Jos Buttler slams fastest fifty in IPL 2023: In the fourth match of IPL 2023, Jos Buttler slammed the fastest fifty of the tournament in just 20 balls, with a strike rate of 245.45. He smashed 54 runs off just 22 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes.
- Buttler’s impact for Rajasthan Royals: Buttler’s half-century helped Rajasthan Royals post their highest powerplay score in IPL. He forged an 85-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, which helped the team to register their highest Powerplay score of 85/1.
- Fastest fifties in IPL history: Buttler’s 50 is now the fastest of IPL 2023, but he already held the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, which he achieved with an 18-ball half-century against the Delhi Capitals in 2018.
- List of fastest fifties in IPL history: The top five fastest fifties in IPL history include Jos Buttler’s innings against the Delhi Capitals in 2018, Owais Shah’s 18-ball innings against RCB in 2012, RR captain Sanju Samson’s 19-ball effort against CSK in 2020, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 19-ball knock against CSK in 2021, and now Buttler’s latest 20-ball half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023.
- Rajasthan Royals’ opening partnership: With Buttler’s explosive start, Rajasthan Royals managed to reach 50 runs in just 22 balls. His opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal was crucial for Rajasthan Royals to post a massive score.
Jos Buttler’s impressive knock was lauded by fans across social media. With his quickfire innings, he proved why he is considered one of the most destructive batsmen in white-ball cricket.
