Jos Buttler Praises Sai Sudharsan's Stellar IPL Performance

Buttler Impressed by Sudharsan's Consistency

In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on May 3, Jos Buttler, a key batter for the Gujarat Titans, expressed his admiration for teammate Sai Sudharsan, who has been delivering remarkable performances in the ongoing 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sudharsan has been excelling in his role as an opener, showcasing a blend of stability and aggression alongside captain Shubman Gill. He scored an impressive 48 runs off just 23 balls, achieving a striking strike rate of 208.70, which included nine boundaries.

This latest performance is a testament to the young player's consistent form throughout the tournament, as he has now accumulated 504 runs, becoming the first player to reach this milestone in the current IPL season.

Buttler, who has been impressed with Sudharsan since their first encounter, believes that the young batter is finally receiving recognition for his dedication and hard work.

“From day one in the nets, I was amazed by his talent. More importantly, he possesses a strong mindset. His commitment, understanding of the game, and humility to keep improving are commendable. His consistency is paying off,” Buttler remarked after the match.

In addition to Sudharsan's performance, Prasidh Krishna, the holder of the Purple Cap, also shone with the ball. He was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling, taking two crucial wickets, including those of Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, with figures of 2/19 in his four overs.

Buttler attributed Krishna's success to his solid fundamentals, tight bowling lines, and keen observation of the batters' movements.

“Prasidh excels at the basics. He maintains a great line, avoids giving batters too much width, and closely watches their movements. He varies his lengths and effectively uses bounce and yorkers. His discipline in executing good-length deliveries has been impressive, and the fielding has also played a significant role,” Buttler added.

The Titans secured a 38-run victory over the struggling Sunrisers, thanks to Sudharsan's explosive 48, Gill's 76, and Buttler's own 64 runs off 37 balls.

Buttler noted how quickly Sudharsan and Gill amassed runs, employing classic shots that propelled Gujarat to a formidable total of 224/6.

“The top order is in excellent form, setting up great foundations by playing their natural game. Both players have traditional techniques, allowing them to occupy the crease, yet they surprised everyone with their rapid scoring today,” he concluded.