Twitter Reactions: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler power Rajasthan Royals to set massive 200-run target

Jaiswal scored 60 runs whereas Buttler smashed 79 runs in the first innings against DC.

Published - 08 Apr 2023, 17:40 IST | Updated - 08 Apr 2023, 17:36 IST

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Courtesy of a scintillating top-order performance by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, Rajasthan Royals posted a humongous 200-run target against Delhi Capitals. Notably, the two sides squared off at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati in the first game of the double-header on Saturday, April 8, in the IPL 2023.

Sanju Samson and Co. were put in to bat first and quickly owned the first innings through and through. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler swiftly hit the ground running and got the boundaries with ease to give their side a terrific head start.

Jaiswal breathed fire as he hammered 11 boundaries and one maximum in his swift 31-ball 60. Moreover, the duo put up a 98-run stand for the first wicket which kept the side steady in the innings. However, Jaiswal was sent back to the pavilion by Mukesh Kumar following a mis-time upon which the latter comfortably pouched the ball.

Last edition’s Orange Cap holder, Jos Buttler played his natural game and cruised to his fifty off just 32 balls. Getting into his zone, Buttler smacked one maximum and 11 boundaries, similar to that of Yashasvi Jaiswal and inched closer towards his maiden century this season. However, much like his opening partner, the English batter too was dismissed caught and bowled by Mukesh for 79 off 51 balls.

Shimron Hetmyer helps Royals finish big

Soon after the dismissals of the opening duo, a lot was expected from skipper Samson and Riyan Parag to fire in tandem. However, Kuldeep got the vital scalp of the rival skipper whereas Rovman Powell completely ripped through the stumps to dismiss Parag for a collective total of seven runs.

Explosive Caribbean batter, Shimron Hetmyer took the crease along with young Dhruv Jurel and concluded the innings on a high-note. The southpaw slammed a quickfire 21-ball 39 which included four maximums and one boundary whereas Jurel got one six to his name in his unbeaten eight runs. As RR wrapped up the innings with 199 runs on the board, it remains to be seen if David Warner and Co. can give the rival side a run for their money.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the 'Royal' performance by Rajasthan against DC-

CricTracker

@Cricketracker

Jos Buttler played an entertaining knock of 79 including 11 fours and one six against the Delhi Capitals. 📸: IPL/BCCI

05:16 PM · Apr 08, 2023

ShYam PraTap Singh 🔯@_SPSB

Jos Butter 👑 #RRvsDC

05:23 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Himanshu Pareek

@Sports_Himanshu

Jos Buttler when Yashasvi Jaiswal is on strike. #RRvsDC

04:15 PM · Apr 08, 2023

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Vector D@Vector__D

Jos "The Real Boss" Buttler 👏🏻 Jos Buttler bossing the best league in the world #RRvsDC

05:15 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Orange cap holder in IPL 2023 - Jos Buttler 🔥

05:18 PM · Apr 08, 2023

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Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Jos The Boss on display! 79 (51) with 11 fours and a six. The prime form of Jos Buttler continues. He's set the stage on fire with his batting since last IPL.

05:08 PM · Apr 08, 2023

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Dipanjan Chatterjee@I_am_DipC

Jos the boss...whatta playah 🔥❤️ #RRvsDC #JosButtler #Hallabol #TATAIPL

05:32 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Divyansh khanna@meme_lord2663

Well played Yashasvi jaiswal, Jos Buttler and Hetmyer 👏🏻🤩 #RRvDC #JosButtler

05:32 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Jos Buttler in the last 21 innings in IPL: 124(64), 35(28), 100(68), 70*(47), 13(11), 54(24), 103(61), 116(65), 8(9), 67(52), 22(25), 30(16), 7(11), 2(6), 2(5), 89(56), 106*(60), 39(35), 54(22), 19(11), 79(52) The best better currently in this league.