8000 Runs in T20

Jos Buttler passed 8000 runs in T20 matches when scoring 89 for Rajasthan Royals in their qualifier defeat to Gujarat Titans.

Jos was cautious against the Titans attack, with Rashid Khan especially setting him serious questions. Not daunted, Jos slowly built his innings.

With his total on 36 Jos passed 8000 T20 runs, before focusing on his fourth half-century in the 2022 IPL.

After taking 42 balls to reach 50, Jos then smashed his next 39 runs off 14. He was run out in the final over of the Royals innings attempting a second run.

Jos continues to head the standings for the Orange Cap. His 89 runs against the Titans taking him to a season’s tally of 718 – over 100 runs ahead of the pursuers.

The Royals have a second opportunity to qualify when facing Royal Challengers Bangalore on 27 May.

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