DC Vs GT, IPL 2026: Jos Buttler's Return To Form With 24-Ball Fifty Gets Internet Talking (WATCH)

Gujarat Titans (GT) wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler silenced the critics with a 24-ball fifty in the IPL 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, April 8.

After being put into bat first by DC skipper Axar Patel, GT posted a total of 210/4 in 20 overs. Shubman Gill led the batting with a captain's knock of 70 off 45 balls, including 5 sixes and 4 fours, at a strike rate of 155.56. Washington Sundar (55) and Jos Buttler (52) made significant contributions to the visitors' batting with fifties, helping the team to post a solid total on the board.

For Delhi Capitals, Mukesh Kumar led the bowling attack with figures of 2/55 at an economy rate of 13.80 in a spell of four overs. Lungi Ngidi (1/24) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/32) picked up a wicket each.

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Buttler Returns to His Vintage Form

Jos Buttler headed into the match against the Delhi Capitals under intense scrutiny due to his moderate performances in previous matches against the Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 38 off 33 balls and 26 off 14 balls, respectively. His struggles had continued from the T20 World Cup 2026, in which he scored just 87 runs.

However, the English wicketkeeper-batter found his form and rhythm early in the innings, combining aggressive stroke play with controlled shot selection. Walking in to bat after opener Sai Sudharsan's dismissal at 19/1, Buttler took charge of the Gujarat Titans' batting, while Shubman Gill played as a second fiddle to the veteran batter.

-t the start #GT needed Buttler is turning on the heat in Delhi. The Gujarat Titans innings is officially in ' '! #TATAIPL 2026 | #DCvGT | LIVE NOW twitter/vKSMZv7k7v

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 8, 2026

Buttler received a much-needed boost in his form when he smashed Mukesh Kumar for 23 runs, including 3 sixes and a four, in a single over, putting the Delhi Capitals' bowlers under immense pressure. He continued his aggressive yet calculated approach and completed his fifty in just 24 balls, while batting at a strike rate of 208, marking his first T20 fifty in 16 innings.

Impactful That was a breathtaking knock from Jos Buttler He goes back for a well made 5⃣2⃣(27) Updates ▶️ #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #DCvGT | @josbuttler twitter/Rl83vRHVty

- IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2026

Jos Buttler's stay at the crease was posing a serious threat to the Delhi Capitals, as the veteran wicketkeeper-batter consistently found gaps and punished anything loose. Eventually, he was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav for 52 off 27 balls. His knock consisted of 5 sixes and 3 fours, and he batted at a strike rate of 192.59.

In his 60-run partnership with skipper Shubman Gill for the second wicket, Buttler scored 52 runs, accounting for about 87% of the partnership, while Gill contributed 8 runs during that stand.

'Vintage Jos Buttler is Back'

After a long absence of impactful performances in T20 cricket, especially the T20 World Cup 2026, Jos Buttler's return to form with a 24-ball fifty against the Delhi Capitals was a welcome boost for the Gujarat Titans.

The veteran wicketkeeper-batter regaining his lost form has the internet talking, as the fans and cricket enthusiasts on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), shared their excitement over Buttler's innings. Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts praise Buttler's timing, power, and intent.

Many described Buttler's innings as 'masterclass' and a return to his vintage self, with some calling it 'cricket's version of a cheat code' and praising his powerplay assault as 'absolute cinema.' Fans also celebrated his comeback after a lean patch, hailing him as the 'main man of Gujarat Titans' and saying that 'Vintage Jos Buttler is back,' praising the knock as a statement that he could dominate the IPL 2026 season.

Buttler in this M.O.O.D = Cricket's version of a cheat code. Chasing 10 rpo like he's late for a flight. Absolute cinema. #TATAIPL #IPL2026 #DCvGT #JosButtler twitter/fwZqrqs6Ai

- Cric Glam (@CricGlam) April 8, 2026

Buttler just woke up and chose violence in the powerplay.

- Vibe Connect (@Neevarp77) April 8, 2026

Jos Butler is woke Up when It matter the Most Happy for GT

- Zaibi Cricket Live (@i_zaibi_07) April 8, 2026

He is unarguably so soothing to eyes. A gorgeous assassin on the field. England missed his form badly in the T20 World Cup.

- Singh V.R. (@Singhcricguy) April 8, 2026

23 BALLS FIFTY FOR JOS BUTTLER  - The Vintage Jos Buttler is back in form, What a fifty from Jos the boss! twitter/QByoLGIC3E

- Sam (@Cricsam01) April 8, 2026

This Buttler fellow has come into form man. Thought this guy was finished.

- Sai (@akakrcb6) April 8, 2026

Jos Buttler is an absolute freak. 1272 fours and 600 sixes in T20 cricket. is a crazy achievement twitter/xhoSLR7Pjg

- R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 8, 2026

Jos buttler ghosted England in the entire T20 World Cup but here he is giving his sweat & blood for IPL. Reverse colonization. twitter/9SzqFX5LP1

- Dhillon (@sehajdhillon_) April 8, 2026

24 BALL FIFTY FOR JOS BUTTLER - The main man of Gujarat Titans is back with a bang, What a knock. twitter/ARulLIJq4a

- Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 8, 2026

Jos Buttler is back in form, scores his first fifty after 16 T20 innings. Now no one can stop him from dominating the IPL 2026 now. twitter/P55BUAWawv

- Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) April 8, 2026

JOS THE BOSS IS BACK! Vintage Jos Buttler is here! A 24-ball fifty in Delhi. Unbelievable striking. twitter/oZMo6Mc8ua

- Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Jos Buttler has completed 600 T20 sixes, making him the first English cricketer to achieve this historic feat in the history of the format across all levels. In his IPL career, Buttler has amassed 4236 runs, including 7 centuries and 25 fifties, at an average of 39.96 in 124 matches.

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