• Jos Buttler displayed his incredible adaptability and power-hitting skills by executing a baseball-style shot against Satyanarayana Raju.

  • GT finished with a solid total of 196/8 in 20 overs against MI in the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 [WATCH]: Jos Buttler unleashes a baseball-style shot for a boundary during GT vs MI clash
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During the intense Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash, Jos Buttler displayed his incredible adaptability and power-hitting skills by executing a baseball-style shot against Satyanarayana Raju. The delivery was far from conventional, but Buttler’s quick reflexes and improvisation allowed him to send it racing to the boundary. This moment showcased his ability to capitalize on even the most unexpected deliveries, reinforcing why he is one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket.

Jos Butler’s perfect execution of a baseball shot 

In the 13th over, Raju delivered a highly unusual slower bouncer, which was so short that it nearly hit his toes upon landing. The ball lacked pace and sat up awkwardly, forcing Buttler to hold his stance and wait for it. Unlike a conventional cricketing stroke, Buttler adopted a baseball-style approach, generating immense power with his forearms. When the ball finally arrived, he swung through the line with a flat-batted strike, sending it between deep mid-wicket and deep backward square leg.

The sheer audacity of the shot highlighted Buttler’s adaptability and his supreme hand-eye coordination. The ball had barely any pace, making timing difficult, but Buttler’s impeccable balance and brute strength ensured the shot was perfectly placed beyond the fielders. His ability to adjust, generate his power, and still control the shot underlines why he is regarded as one of the most innovative batters in modern-day cricket. This baseball-style strike was yet another example of how T20 cricket continues to evolve, with players like Buttler finding new and exciting ways to score.

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Gujarat Titans post competitive 196/8 as Mumbai Indians eye chase

The Gujarat Titans (GT) set a strong foundation in their IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, finishing with a solid total of 196/8 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan played a pivotal role, smashing 63 off 41 balls, anchoring the innings after the early dismissal of Shubman Gill. Jos Buttler provided the fireworks in the middle overs, scoring a rapid 39 off 24, but Hardik Pandya’s double breakthrough stalled GT’s momentum.

Mumbai’s bowlers had an inconsistent outing, with Trent Boult (1/34) and Hardik Pandya (2/29) leading the attack, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Raju proved expensive. Despite a late collapse, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada’s cameo ensured GT breached the 190-run mark. With the Narendra Modi Stadium being a high-scoring venue, MI’s powerful batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, will be confident of chasing the target.

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