Jos Buttler Joins Exclusive 600 Sixes Club in T20 Cricket

Jos Buttler has made headlines by joining the exclusive 600 sixes club in T20 cricket during an IPL match against Delhi Capitals. This achievement marks a significant return to form for the England star, who had struggled in recent matches. With a stellar performance, Buttler scored 52 runs off 27 balls, contributing to Gujarat Titans' total of 210. This article delves into Buttler's journey, his recent performances, and a recap of the match against DC.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 8, 2026, 22:13 IST

Buttler Achieves 600 Sixes Milestone

Jos Buttler, the renowned batter for England and Gujarat Titans (GT), has made history by becoming the fifth player to hit 600 sixes in T20 cricket. He reached this remarkable achievement during an IPL match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, scoring 52 runs off 27 balls, which included three fours and five sixes, boasting a strike rate of 192.59. Buttler now joins the ranks of Chris Gayle (1,056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (981 sixes), Andre Russell (784 sixes), and Nicholas Pooran (712 sixes), according to CricViz.

Buttler's Comeback to Form

This performance signifies a resurgence for Buttler, marking his first half-century after a challenging stretch of 16 innings. His last fifty was recorded during the SA20 season four while playing for the Durban Super Giants (DSG) against Pretoria Capitals in January 2026. Buttler's T20 World Cup experience was disappointing, as he managed only 87 runs across eight innings, averaging 10.87, with a top score of 26.

In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Buttler has accumulated 116 runs in three innings, averaging 38.66 with a strike rate exceeding 156, including one fifty.

Throughout 20 T20 innings this year, he has scored 422 runs at an average of 23.44 and a strike rate of 140.66, featuring two fifties and a highest score of 97*.

Match Recap: GT vs DC

In the match, DC won the toss and chose to bowl first. After an early dismissal of Sai Sudharsan (12), Buttler (52 off 27 balls, with three fours and five sixes) formed a crucial 60-run partnership with Shubman Gill. This was followed by a solid 104-run partnership between Gill (70 off 45 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes) and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls, with six fours and two sixes), which helped GT establish dominance in the game. Glenn Phillips (14* off nine balls, with a four and a six) and Rahul Tewatia (1*) remained not out as GT set a total of 210/4 in their 20 overs.

For DC, Mukesh Kumar was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 55 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi each claimed one wicket.