# Jos Buttler’s Record Breaking Feat Against RCB – Joins Gayle & de Villiers in IPL History

URL: https://technosports.co.in/jos-buttlers-record-breaking-feat-against-rcb/  
Published: 2025-04-04  
Updated: 2025-04-04  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Jos Buttler : The 2025 IPL season has already witnessed some breathtaking performances, and **Jos [Buttler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos_Buttler)** has once again shown why he is one of the most dangerous batters in the tournament’s history. His stunning **73-run** knock against **Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)** helped Gujarat Titans (GT) secure a dominant **8-wicket victory** at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With this innings, Buttler has now joined the legendary duo of **Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers** in an elite IPL record list.

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## ***Jos Buttler’s Love Affair with RCB Continues – Joins Gayle & de Villiers in Elite IPL Record List***

## **Buttler’s Domination Over RCB Continues**

Buttler’s innings of **73 off 39 deliveries** was packed with **five sixes and five fours**, showcasing his sheer dominance over RCB. His incredible **strike rate of 187.18** made the chase look effortless as GT cruised to victory. With this knock, Buttler entered the elite club of batters who have scored **500+ runs** against a single IPL opponent while maintaining an average above **50** and a strike rate of **150+**.

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### **Elite IPL Batting Records Against a Single Opponent**

| Player | Opposition | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Jos Buttler** | RCB | 585 | 53.18 | 158.10 |
| **Chris Gayle** | PBKS | 797 | 53.13 | 174.78 |
| **AB de Villiers** | DC | 575 | 57.50 | 161.06 |

Buttler’s consistency against RCB has made him one of their biggest nightmares over the years, much like how **Chris Gayle tormented Punjab Kings** and **AB de Villiers dominated Delhi Capitals** in past seasons.

## **A Strong Start to IPL 2025 for Buttler**

Buttler’s form has been exceptional in **IPL 2025** after being picked up by GT in the mega auction following his release from Rajasthan Royals. In just three matches, he has already recorded **two half-centuries**, proving to be a key asset for GT.

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In this match, with **Shubman Gill falling in the third over**, Buttler took his time before accelerating. After scores of **54 and 39** in his previous two innings, he once again reminded everyone of his match-winning abilities despite batting at **No. 3** this season.

## **Buttler’s Humble Reaction to His Heroics**

Despite his incredible knock, Buttler admitted he had a moment of embarrassment during the match when he almost fumbled a catch. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he humorously recalled:

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*“I don’t know, pretty embarrassed. I tried to celebrate in a Herschelle Gibbs style, way too early. We know Salt is a dangerous player. I barely got a glove on it, and it hit me in the chest. So, I was determined to score some runs.”*

## **What’s Next for Buttler & GT?**

With GT off to a solid start in IPL 2025 and **Buttler in red-hot form**, the team will be hoping for more such performances as the tournament progresses. RCB, on the other hand, will need to find a way to break the Buttler curse if they want to turn their season around.

## **FAQs**

### **How many runs has Jos Buttler scored against RCB in IPL history?**

Buttler has scored **585 runs** against RCB at an average of **53.18** and a strike rate of **158.10**.

### **Which other players have dominated a single IPL opponent like Buttler?**

Chris Gayle (vs PBKS – 797 runs) and AB de Villiers (vs DC – 575 runs) have also tormented single opponents in IPL history.

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