Mohammed Shami has picked up 18 wickets from 14 matches for the Gujarat Titans. Jos Buttler, however, is the Orange Cap holder within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Mohammed Shami of Gujarat Titans. Courtesy: PTI
HIGHLIGHTSShami has picked 18 wickets from 14 matchesButtler is at the moment the Orange Cap holderGT and RR will lock horns within the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday
Gujarat Titans’ (GT) pacer Mohammed Shami stated that he’s not intimidated by the prospects of bowling to Jos Buttler in Qualifier 1 of the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) towards the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Buttler is at the moment the Orange Cap holder within the T20 event, having scored 629 runs from 14 matches at a mean of 48.38 and a strike fee of 146.96 with three centuries and as many half-centuries.
Shami, who has taken 18 wickets from 14 video games, stated that reasonably than worrying in regards to the batter’s type, he’s extra centered on his plans and techniques. The pacer was clear reduce in saying that Buttler’s type hasn’t bothered him an excessive amount of.
KEEP FAITH IN YOURSELF
“As a bowler, you should not be worried about things like who’s the highest run-getter. Everyone has a weak point and you can exploit that. You just need to back your skills and keep faith in yourself. I’m never overawed by the reputation of the batsman I’m bowling to,” Shami was quoted as saying.
Buttler, however, talked about getting again his rhythm amidst a lean patch. The right-hander began his marketing campaign with three centuries within the first seven video games, however has gone right into a hunch since then.
“I’ve obviously been delighted with my form in the IPL, but a bit disappointed with the last few games. (In) the first half (of the IPL) I was playing some of the best cricket I’ve ever played, and I’m still taking lots of confidence from that going into the playoffs,” Buttler stated.
Vikram Solanki, Gujarat’s director of cricket, said that Hardik Pandya and Co. ought to attempt to carry ahead the momentum within the playoffs.
“We can certainly be proud of what we’ve done, but we must look ahead. The team will rely on what we’ve done in the group stages in order to get us through what we hope will be a successful knockout stage,” Solanki stated.
The Titans turned the primary staff to qualify for the playoffs after securing 20 factors within the league stage of the championship.