Gujarat Titans opener Jos Buttler showcased exceptional form in the SA20, narrowly missing out on a century while playing for Durban Super Giants (DSG) against Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead. Buttler scored a magnificent unbeaten 97, anchoring DSG's challenging chase of 202 runs.
Despite his heroic efforts, which saw him dominate the Capitals' bowling attack, DSG ultimately fell short by 15 runs in a thrilling finish. Buttler's innings underlined his continued prowess in the T20 format and provided a major highlight in a high-scoring encounter. Although DSG lost the match, Buttler's performance demonstrated why he remains one of the most destructive batters in global franchise cricket.
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“Buttler nearly pulled off a sensational 202-run chase for DSG, but Roston Chase’s nerveless final over sealed a thrilling 15-run win for Pretoria Capitals, whose tactical calls proved decisive.”
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“Buttler nearly pulled off a sensational 202-run chase for DSG, but Roston Chase’s nerveless final over sealed a thrilling 15-run win for Pretoria Capitals, whose tactical calls proved decisive.”