"Record sankat mein hai!" - Fans fear Virat Kohli's record might be broken as Jos Buttler slams 3rd ton in IPL 2022

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Fans feel Jos Buttler is in a great position to break Virat Kohli's record for most runs in an IPL season. (P.C.:iplt20.com)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Jos Buttler brought up a ridiculous fourth IPL century in just his last eight innings against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

The 31-year-old smashed the highest individual score of the IPL 2022 season, with 116 runs off just 65 balls. Courtesy of his knock, RR have once again posted a mammoth score of 222/2 and have given themselves a good chance of winning the game.

Fans on Twitter were thrilled to see Jos Buttler in some unreal form this season. He has already scored three tons in seven games this season and is just one away from equalling Virat Kohli's record of four IPL centuries in a single year.

Here are some of the reactions:

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Jos Buttler in #IPL2022:

35(28)
100(68)
70*(47)
13(11)
54(24)
103(61)
116(65)

- Most runs
- Most hundreds
- Highest individual score
- Most fours
- Most Sixes

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Jos Buttler in #IPL2022:

35(28)
100(68)
70*(47)
13(11)
54(24)
103(61)
116(65)

- Most runs
- Most hundreds
- Highest individual score
- Most fours
- Most Sixes https://t.co/OfnGf2Pc9v

Wasim Jaffer

@WasimJaffer14

Seeing everyone struggle to dismiss Buttler at the strikers end, I think we all now understand why Ashwin chose to dismiss him at the non strikers end #DCvRR #IPL2022

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Seeing everyone struggle to dismiss Buttler at the strikers end, I think we all now understand why Ashwin chose to dismiss him at the non strikers end 😅 #DCvRR #IPL2022

Wasim Jaffer

@WasimJaffer14

Jos Buttler 🏼 #DCvRR #IPL2022

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Jos Buttler 🙌🏼 #DCvRR #IPL2022 https://t.co/BoT9Heu1Yb

Matt Roller

@mroller98

This time last year, Jos Buttler had never scored a T20 hundred. Now, he’s scored 5 in his last 24 innings - and 4 in his last 8 IPL innings

A remarkable player making the most of his incredible talents - undoubtedly the best T20 batter in the world at the moment

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This time last year, Jos Buttler had never scored a T20 hundred. Now, he’s scored 5 in his last 24 innings - and 4 in his last 8 IPL innings

A remarkable player making the most of his incredible talents - undoubtedly the best T20 batter in the world at the moment

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Jos Buttler has 491 runs with 81.83 average and 161.51 strike rate after 7 matches in #IPL2022.

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Jos Buttler has 491 runs with 81.83 average and 161.51 strike rate after 7 matches in #IPL2022.

Aditya

@Adityakrsaha

RCB fans are more concerned to dismiss Jos Buttler than DC fans. 🤣

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RCB fans are more concerned to dismiss Jos Buttler than DC fans. 🤣

ध्रुव जैन🇮🇳

@dhruvtaletiya01

Buttler play's smoothly like a Butter
#RRvsDC #CricketTwitter #JosButtler

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Buttler play's smoothly like a Butter
#RRvsDC #CricketTwitter #JosButtler https://t.co/FJMpq4Y76i

D E V I L_DhoNi

@itzGamccha07

Yes He is a King

#Buttler #RRvsDC @rajasthanroyals

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Yes He is a King

#Buttler #RRvsDC @rajasthanroyals https://t.co/v7Bhi8w9Nc

Flighted Leggie 🏏

@flighted_leggie

Buttler is 226 runs ahead of the next guy in most runs this season.

Jos Buttler, daylight, rest of the batters

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Buttler is 226 runs ahead of the next guy in most runs this season.

Jos Buttler, daylight, rest of the batters

Adam Sutherland

@ADSutherland_

I've seen very few players as brilliant at hitting good balls for 6 as Buttler. The way he uses his wrists and gets leverage on low full tosses in particular is phenomenal.

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I've seen very few players as brilliant at hitting good balls for 6 as Buttler. The way he uses his wrists and gets leverage on low full tosses in particular is phenomenal.

Prajakta

@18prajakta

3rd century this season and it’s come up in just seven matches. What a freak, this guy Jos Buttler.
#DCvRR

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3rd century this season and it’s come up in just seven matches. What a freak, this guy Jos Buttler.
#DCvRR

Manya

@CSKian716

After 7 matches:

Kohli (2016) : 433 runs, 72.17avg, 137SR, 4 fifties, 1 hundred
Buttler (2022) : 491 runs, 81avg, 161SR, 2 fifties, 3 hundreds

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After 7 matches:

Kohli (2016) : 433 runs, 72.17avg, 137SR, 4 fifties, 1 hundred
Buttler (2022) : 491 runs, 81avg, 161SR, 2 fifties, 3 hundreds

Prayag

@theprayagtiwari

Virat kohli watching jos buttler performance:
#RRvsDC

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Virat kohli watching jos buttler performance:
#RRvsDC https://t.co/03QD0fyh2i

James McCaghrey

@McLovinstatto

Jos Buttler in the 2022 IPL
Powerplay: 222/2 (148), SR: 150
Middle overs: 214/1 (130), 164.62
Death Overs: 55/3 (26), 211.54

That middle overs record is insane

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Jos Buttler in the 2022 IPL
Powerplay: 222/2 (148), SR: 150
Middle overs: 214/1 (130), 164.62
Death Overs: 55/3 (26), 211.54

That middle overs record is insane

Soorya Sesha

@sooryasesha7

There's a cricket-themed Tamil movie named Chennai 600028 which carries a famous dialogue: 'epdi potalum adikkaran' meaning 'no matter how I bowl he's hitting it'. Apt for Jos Buttler! #IPL2022 #DCvRR

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There's a cricket-themed Tamil movie named Chennai 600028 which carries a famous dialogue: 'epdi potalum adikkaran' meaning 'no matter how I bowl he's hitting it'. Apt for Jos Buttler! #IPL2022 #DCvRR

Aditya

@Adityakrsaha

While we appreciate Jos Buttler for scoring back-to-back Hundreds.

Let's not forget the small cameos by Samson. He scored 38(19) vs KKR & 46*(19) vs DC today.

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While we appreciate Jos Buttler for scoring back-to-back Hundreds.

Let's not forget the small cameos by Samson. He scored 38(19) vs KKR & 46*(19) vs DC today.

Saahil Sharma

@faahil

Bowlers to Buttler:

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Bowlers to Buttler: https://t.co/KkAaWanhLk

Ben Gardner

@Ben_Wisden

66.67 percent of IPL hundreds in the last 12 months have been made by Jos Buttler

#IPL2022

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66.67 percent of IPL hundreds in the last 12 months have been made by Jos Buttler

#IPL2022

Saurabh Malhotra

@MalhotraSaurabh

If RR go all the way, Buttler could challenge Virat's 973 record.

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If RR go all the way, Buttler could challenge Virat's 973 record.

Manya

@CSKian716

Buttler's batting is what a Friday night deserves c'mon.

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Buttler's batting is what a Friday night deserves c'mon.

Cricket With Ash

@CricketWithAsh

If Buttler clears his front leg, Buttler clears the ropes. That slog has been imperious.

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If Buttler clears his front leg, Buttler clears the ropes. That slog has been imperious.

best girl | IPL era

@awkdipti

difficult to appreciate Buttler masterclass when my team is getting slapped into oblivion

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difficult to appreciate Buttler masterclass when my team is getting slapped into oblivion https://t.co/J1Q9VpZPAV

Soorya Sesha

@sooryasesha7

Not only does Buttler have three hundreds this season, he has one at DY Patil, one at Brabourne and now one at Wankhede. Pune up next? #IPL2022 #DCvRR

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Not only does Buttler have three hundreds this season, he has one at DY Patil, one at Brabourne and now one at Wankhede. Pune up next? #IPL2022 #DCvRR

Jay

@bhavsarJ2_0

The way Virat Kohli used to make batting look easy (referring to that Aaron Finch tweet), Buttler doing the same. He is having a feast, and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

#JosButtler #DCvRR #IPL2022

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The way Virat Kohli used to make batting look easy (referring to that Aaron Finch tweet), Buttler doing the same. He is having a feast, and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands. 🔥

#JosButtler #DCvRR #IPL2022

Akshat

@AkshatOM10

If not jos buttler this season, then no body could break Virat Kohli 's 973 runs record.

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If not jos buttler this season, then no body could break Virat Kohli 's 973 runs record. https://t.co/YSp6dpIM3c

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Jos Buttler has reached that level in the IPL where crowd are cheering for him, chanting his name and asking for sixes.

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Jos Buttler has reached that level in the IPL where crowd are cheering for him, chanting his name and asking for sixes.

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Jos Buttler's last 8 innings in the IPL:

124 (64).
35 (28).
100 (68).
70* (47).
13 (11).
54 (24).
103 (61).
116 (65).

- 615 RUNS. 4 CENTURIES. 2 FIFTIES.

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Jos Buttler's last 8 innings in the IPL:

124 (64).
35 (28).
100 (68).
70* (47).
13 (11).
54 (24).
103 (61).
116 (65).

- 615 RUNS. 4 CENTURIES. 2 FIFTIES. https://t.co/mpU5q9LkIK

CricketMAN2

@ImTanujSingh

Jos Buttler's today's Innings:-

•First 14 balls - 11 runs.
•Next 51 balls - 105 runs.

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Jos Buttler's today's Innings:-

•First 14 balls - 11 runs.
•Next 51 balls - 105 runs. https://t.co/jA6kPXixhT

Irfan Pathan

@IrfanPathan

Jos Buttler is after Virat Kohli’s record of highest runs in one season. Flawless batting.

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Jos Buttler is after Virat Kohli’s record of highest runs in one season. Flawless batting.

Gaurav

@Kohli4ever

Jos Buttler after 7 Matches in 2022 IPL
- 491 Runs

Most runs by rohit sharma in an IPL season since 2014

- 489 (2016)

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Jos Buttler after 7 Matches in 2022 IPL
- 491 Runs

Most runs by rohit sharma in an IPL season since 2014

- 489 (2016)

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Jos Buttler with his 3rd IPL century this season from just 7 innings. This is beyond ridiculous by Buttler, what a player.

Take a bow, Jos.

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Jos Buttler with his 3rd IPL century this season from just 7 innings. This is beyond ridiculous by Buttler, what a player.

Take a bow, Jos. https://t.co/XmgGtePpxN

Shivani

@meme_ki_diwani

After watching Buttler’s form this season 🫡

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After watching Buttler’s form this season 🫡 https://t.co/haJTNuUkvs

Peeyush Sharma

@peeyushsharmaa

With every Jos Buttler century, i never forget to thank MI for not using the RTM on him. RR fans love you, @mipaltan.
#DCvRR

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With every Jos Buttler century, i never forget to thank MI for not using the RTM on him. RR fans love you, @mipaltan.
#DCvRR

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DC bowlers had no answers to Jos Buttler's brilliance

Unlike most of his innings this season, Jos Buttler started a tad slow against the Capitals. Devdutt Padikkal, on the other hand, got off to a good start at the other end and that gave Buttler breathing space to get his eye in. However, once he smashed 15 runs off Khaleel Ahmed's over in the powerplay, the Englishman got into his groove.

Runs started flowing from both ends and Buttler gradually took the role of the aggressor in the opening partnership. It was finally broken with Padikkal's wicket at 155. The Capitals would have hoped for some respite with a new batter in.

However, skipper Sanju Samson didn't let the momentum shift towards DC. He stormed out of the blocks and ensured that Buttler at the other end eased towards his third hundred this season. Samson continued the onslaught and scored a blazing 46* off just 19 balls to provide the perfect finish to the innings.

DC do have explosive openers in Prithvi Shaw and David Warner and will be hopeful that they get off to another flying start. However, they will be up against a potent RR bowling attack who will be keen to pick up early wickets. The powerplay in the second innings could well prove to be the defining phase of the game.

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