At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Buttler made a crucial 36 while sharing a match-winning 80-run stand with B Sai Sudharsan for the second wicket, as GT made 217\/6 and then bowled out RR for 159 in 19.2 overs to go on top of the points table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It did feel a bit strange being on the other side against Rajasthan Royals. But to be honest, I was even more desperate for the win today. I think it was an excellent team performance. I\u2019m really enjoying the new challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been batting at No. 3 for England recently, so it\u2019s not unfamiliar. It helps that I\u2019m coming in behind two fantastic openers who usually lay a strong platform. If there\u2019s any swing, they deal with it, and I get to walk in once the ball stops moving, which is quite nice,\" said Buttler to JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Varun Aaron, the former India fast-bowler, said he was left in awe of Sudharsan\u2019s majestic 82. \"He has absolute role clarity and puts in a tremendous amount of hard work. I know for a fact that Sai is very committed, both on and off the field. That dedication is showing now. The way he played today was exceptional.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThose two sixes over cover off Sandeep Sharma weren\u2019t easy\u2014especially considering Sandeep doesn\u2019t offer much pace. To hit him for sixes over cover when he\u2019s bowling wide\u2014that shows Sai is in excellent form and seeing the ball really well,\" he said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mark Boucher, the former South Africa player who coached Mumbai Indians, felt GT are being aided by different players stepping up for them in various situations. \"They\u2019re batting really well, and their bowling unit is functioning cohesively too. Interestingly, they didn\u2019t quite threaten with back-to-back performances earlier, but they\u2019ve done the job well in the pool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat stands out is how different players are stepping up in different games. They\u2019ll take a lot of confidence from Rashid Khan picking up two wickets, he\u2019s clearly at his best. Overall, a lot of positives for them. It was a tough game, but they\u2019ve managed to stay strong on the points table.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aaron also agreed with Boucher\u2019s perspective on GT, saying, \"Gujarat Titans are showing what a complete team looks like. They\u2019ve really invested in young talent. Take Shahrukh Khan, for instance\u2014despite not getting runs over the past couple of seasons, the team has kept faith in him and given him a clearly defined role.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat stands out is how different players are stepping up in different games. They\u2019ll take a lot of confidence from Rashid Khan picking up two wickets, he\u2019s clearly at his best. Overall, a lot of positives for them. It was a tough game, but they\u2019ve managed to stay strong on the points table.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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