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Jos Buttler Smashes 600 Sixes in T20s, Joins Gayle & Pollard in Elite Club

Jos Buttler entered the exclusive club of batters with 600 T20 sixes during Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals. He achieved the milestone while scoring a brisk 52 off 27 balls, marking a return to form with his first half-century in 16 innings. His innings, along with contributions from Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar, helped GT post a formidable total of 210/4. Buttler now sits fifth on the all-time list behind power-hitters like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard.

Key Points: Jos Buttler Joins 600 Six Club in T20 Cricket

  • Joins elite 600-six club
  • Scores first fifty in 16 innings
  • Key in GT's 210/4 total
  • Part of 60-run stand with Gill
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IPL 2026: Jos Buttler becomes 5th batter to join 600-six club in T20s

England's Jos Buttler becomes the 5th batter to hit 600 sixes in T20s, achieving the milestone during an IPL 2026 match for Gujarat Titans.

"Now, Buttler has exactly 600 sixes in T20s with Chris Gayle (1,056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (981 sixes), Andre Russell (784 sixes) and Nicholas Pooran (712 sixes) above him - CricViz"

Kolkata, April 8

Gujarat Titans and England superstar batter Jos Buttler became the fifth batter to join the 600 six club in T20 cricket.

The veteran English batter achieved this milestone during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, scoring 52 in 27 balls, with three fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 192.59.

Now, Buttler has exactly 600 sixes in T20s with Chris Gayle (1,056 sixes), Kieron Pollard (981 sixes), Andre Russell (784 sixes) and Nicholas Pooran (712 sixes) above him, as per CricViz.

This marks a return to form for Buttler, who smashes his first half-century after 16 innings. Before this, his previous fifty dated back to the SA20 season four for the Durban Super Giants (DSG) against Pretoria Capitals in January 2026.

He had a T20 World Cup to forget after this, scoring just 87 runs in eight innings at an average of 10.87, with a best score of 26.

So far in the IPL 2026, Buttler has scored 116 runs in three innings at an average of 38.66 and a strike rate of over 156, with a fifty.

In 20 T20 innings this year, Buttler has made 422 runs in 19 innings at an average of 23.44 and a strike rate of 140.66, with two fifties and a best score of 97*.

Coming to the match, DC opted to bowl first after winning the toss. After Sai Sudharsan (12) fell early, a 60-run stand between Jos Buttler (52 in 27 balls, with three fours and five sixes) and Shubman Gill brought GT back into the game. Later, a 104-run stand between Gill (70 in 45 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes) and Washington Sundar (55 in 32 balls, with six fours and two sixes) solidified GT's control within the game.

Glenn Phillips (14* in nine balls, with a four and a six) and Rahul Tewatia (1*) were unbeaten as GT posted 210/4 in 20 overs.

Mukesh Kumar (2/55) was the pick of the bowlers for DC, with Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi getting a wicket each.

- ANI

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Priya S
600 sixes is a massive achievement! The company he's in - Gayle, Pollard, Russell, Pooran - is just insane. It shows his longevity and power. But honestly, the real story is Shubman Gill's anchoring innings. He's the future of Indian cricket.
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Rohit P
Good for him, but let's be real, the bowling attack from DC was quite ordinary today. Mukesh Kumar going for 55 runs? That's where the match was lost. Our Indian bowlers need to step up against these big hitters.
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Sarah B
As an England fan, this is such a relief to see. He was really struggling. Hopefully, this is the start of a strong run for the Ashes later this year. The IPL is the best preparation.
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Vikram M
The partnership with Gill was crucial. That's what wins you matches in the IPL - one explosive overseas player and one solid Indian batter building a platform. Washington Sundar's cameo was the icing on the cake. GT looks like a complete team.
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Karthik V
Respect the achievement, but the stats show he's still inconsistent this year. Average of 23.44 in T20s in 2026? For a player of his caliber and price tag, GT would expect more match-winning knocks, not just one comeback fifty.
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