'He's the no.1 batter in world' - Harbhajan Singh lauds Jos Buttler after terrific start to IPL 2023 campaign
Jos Buttler played a pivotal role in Rajasthan Royals' victory against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) sealed a narrow victory in the lion's den after Sanju Samson's side prevailed against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) despite a late assault from MS Dhoni in Chennai. Rajasthan's Jos Buttler, who led the charge for his side with a well-compiled half-century in the first innings, received the highest compliment by former Indian ace Harbhajan Singh.
England's white-ball skipper Jos Buttler was the leading run-scorer in last season of the competition, and he has started IPL 2023 with a bang, registering three half-centuries in four matches so far. His latest half-century came against four-time champions CSK in a last-ball thriller in Chennai. Buttler, who took the CSK bowlers down in the powerplay, stabilized the innings after a few quick wickets.
The explosive English opener was named the Player of the Match after his decisive innings in Chennai. Former Indian spinner and CSK player Harbhajan Singh was all praise for the English star, hailing him as the no. 1 batter in world cricket at the moment.
"I fell short of words to praise Jos Buttler. He is a proper batter of the cricket ball. He uses the crease to perfection, possesses good technique, and he has good footwork against pace and spin. For me, he's the No. 1 batter in world cricket at the moment." Harbhajan said on Star Sports.
Jos Buttler joins the 3000-run club in IPL
During his 52-run knock against the Yellow Army, Buttler also reached the milestone of 3000 IPL runs. Playing his 85th match in the cash-rich league, Buttler became the third fastest to the feat behind KL Rahul (80 innings) and Chris Gayle (75 innings).
Buttler, who recently suffered a hand injury, was subbed off after the first innings, in favour of star Aussie leg spinner Adam Zampa. The Englishman's form at the top of the order has been crucial for his side so far and the Rajasthan-based franchise will hope he can continue his sensational start to the season in the upcoming matches as well.
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