Jos Buttler Enters Elite T20 Club with 600th Six

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler reached a remarkable milestone in the IPL against Delhi Capitals by hitting his 600th six in T20 cricket. This achievement places the England star among an elite group of players, becoming the fifth batter to reach this significant mark.

A Historic Achievement in T20 Cricket

Buttler joins the ranks of legendary players like Chris Gayle (1,056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (981), Andre Russell (784), and Nicholas Pooran (712). His impressive performance included a quickfire 27-ball 52, featuring five sixes and three fours, at a stellar strike rate of 192.59.

Record-Breaking Innings

Buttler’s five sixes in the first six overs rank as the second-most for a non-opener in an IPL innings, just behind Suresh Raina’s iconic 87 off 25 balls against PBKS in the 2014 Qualifier 2 at Wankhede. This innings not only marked a significant achievement but also ended Buttler’s 16-match drought for a T20 fifty, with his last notable score coming for Durban Super Giants earlier in the year.

Recent Performance Overview

Buttler had a challenging T20 World Cup, scoring only 87 runs in eight innings at an average of 10.87. However, in IPL 2026, he has shown promise, accumulating 116 runs in three innings at an average of 38.66 with a strike rate exceeding 156. Overall, in all T20 matches this year, Buttler has scored 422 runs in 19 innings, maintaining an average of 23.44 and a strike rate of 140.66, which includes two fifties and a top score of 97*.

Match Highlights Against Delhi Capitals

In the match, Gujarat Titans faced an early challenge as Sai Sudharsan fell cheaply for 12 runs. However, Buttler and Shubman Gill steadied the innings, adding 60 runs together. Gill then partnered with Washington Sundar (55 off 32) for a massive 104-run stand, leading the Titans to a total of 210/4 in 20 overs.

Bowling Performance

For Delhi Capitals, Mukesh Kumar stood out with figures of 2/55, while Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi claimed one wicket each. Despite KL Rahul’s impressive 92 off 52 balls, Delhi Capitals fell agonizingly short by one run, with David Miller’s electrifying 41 off 20 balls keeping the game exciting until the final delivery.

The thrilling contest demonstrated both the prowess of Buttler in reaching a new T20 milestone and the intense competition of the IPL.