Mohammed Shami dismissed Jos Buttler for a duck (Picture: SPORTZPICS)
Jos Buttler busted all three stumps and Shami didn’t waste the golden opportunity as he hit the off stump which flew away.
Flamboyant Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler registered his second duck alongside Mohammed Shami of the Indian Premier League during the high-octane clash against Gujarat Titans. Buttler, who has been sublime this season, was castigated by premier Indian pacer Shami in the rematch of last season’s IPL final.
Chasing a target of 178, Rajasthan Royals lost young Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over as he edged Hardik Pandya’s delivery in the slips, where Shubman Gill took a simple catch. The problem got worse for the Royals as their starman Butler failed to open his account before being put in by Shami.
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It was the fifth ball of the third over as Buttler tried to break the shackles and attempted a ramp shot. He opened all three stumps and Shami didn’t waste the golden opportunity as he hit the off stump which flew away.
This was Buttler’s second duck in IPL history as his first duck came in his debut match against Rising Pune Supergiants. Buttler was playing for Mumbai Indians and batting at No.4 but failed to open his account as Mitchell Marsh got the better of him on that occasion.
It took a bowler 7 years to get Buttler out for a duck for the second time in IPL.
Earlier, Shubman Gill’s calm demeanor in the face of adversity and skipper Hardik Pandya’s quick understanding of the situation came to the fore again as his half-century helped Gujarat Titans post 177 for seven against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
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South African left-handers David Miller (46 off 30 balls) and Abhinav Manohar (27 off 13) provided the final flourish, sharing a 45-run partnership studded with three fours and five sixes.
Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan Royals as he picked up two wickets.
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