in a high-octane clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) England’s white-ball is huge at the Arun Jaitley Stadium If Buttler It has produced a remarkable turnaround in IPL 2026. After enduring a prolonged lean patch, Buttler rediscovered his rhythm in spectacular fashion, guiding the Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory while also revealing the strange superstition behind his return to form.
Jos Buttler’s match-winning knock ends a lean phase
Buttler’s knock was a statement of intent. Opening with aggression and conviction, he smashed 52 runs off just 27 deliveries at an amazing strike rate of 192.59. The knock not only marked his first half-century of the season but also ended a frustrating 16-innings drought without reaching the landmark.
The right-hander looked in complete control, especially during the powerplay. He hit five powerful sixes in the first six overs, equaling the second-highest total by a non-opener in IPL history at this stage. One person in particular stood out – against Mukesh KumarButtler went on a brutal attack, scoring 23 runs, including three massive sixes that swung the momentum firmly in GT’s favour.
In the process, Buttler made his name in the record books by becoming the first non-West Indian to hit 600 sixes in T20 cricket.
Buttler reveals a unique trick to regain his form
After the match, Buttler shared some unusual but admirable insights into how he has dealt with poor form. The England star revealed that he relies on a simple superstition – he changes his shoes when the run dries.
“Changing shoes. It actually happens over the years. If I don’t score runs, I change shoes. So these are going well so far.” Butler said with a smile during the postgame presentation.
As unorthodox as it may sound, this time the tactic seems to have worked wonders. The psychological reset, combined with his natural talent, helped him regain confidence and rhythm in the crucial stage of the tournament.
Decisive effect behind the roots
Buttler’s impact was not limited to his batting heroics. In a nail-biting finish, Gujarat Titans pulled off an upset to secure a one-run win in the final.
With DC needing two runs off the last ball, Prasidh Krishna ‘a tense final delivered David Millerunable to communicate. Buttler showed exceptional presence of mind behind the stumps as the millers scrambled for a desperate bye. He collected the ball cleanly and hit a pinpoint underarm shot that caught Kuldeep Yadav at short off his crease to seal a memorable win for GT.
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