It can be another nightmare for Mumbai Indians. Fresh off with 2 defeats, Hardik Pandya and Co are set to meet Rajasthan Royals in their next IPL 2024 encounter. But for the hosts, it will be another meeting with Jos Buttler. The English batter has a tremendous record against MI and boasts of having an average of almost 70 against the 5-time champions.
It hasn’t been an easy campaign for Mumbai Indians. The Blue Army lost to GT followed by another loss to SRH in their previous game. Desperate for a win, a roadblock in the name of Jos Buttler stands in front of MI.
Buttler has amassed 485 runs in 9 games against Mumbai Indians. The destructive English opener has gone on to slam 4 fifties and a mega hundred against MI. This means, it can be a Jos Buttler show again at the Wankhede.
Jos Buttler Stats for Rajasthan Royals in IPL
Versus | Mat | 100s | 50s | HS | Runs | Avg |
Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 0 | 3 | 95* | 346 | 49.43 |
Delhi Capitals | 9 | 1 | 2 | 116 | 346 | 38.44 |
Gujarat Titans | 5 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 190 | 38 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 1 | 0 | 103 | 286 | 35.75 |
Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 66 | 16.5 |
Mumbai Indians | 9 | 1 | 4 | 100 | 485 | 69.29 |
Punjab Kings | 10 | 0 | 3 | 82 | 325 | 36.11 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 | 1 | 2 | 106* | 320 | 40 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 1 | 2 | 124 | 354 | 39.33 |
Total | 74 | 5 | 18 | 124 | 2718 | 41.18 |
It is bad news for Mumbai Indians who are desperate for a solitary win. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have been in brilliant form. The Sanju Samson led side have won their back to back matches and will be eager to snatch a third consecutive win of the tournament.