Jos Buttler Matches Suresh Raina's IPL Record with Five Sixes Against Delhi Capitals
Jos Buttler Equals Suresh Raina's Elite IPL Record By Hitting 5 Sixes Vs Delhi Capitals
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In a thrilling match on April 8, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Jos Buttler of Gujarat Titans scored 52 runs, hitting five sixes, thereby equaling Suresh Raina's record for the most sixes by a non-opener in the first six overs of an IPL innings. This achievement also marked Buttler's milestone of 600 sixes in T20 cricket.
- 01Jos Buttler scored 52 runs off 27 balls for Gujarat Titans.
- 02He hit five sixes, equaling Suresh Raina's record for non-openers.
- 03Buttler is the first non-West Indies player to hit 600 sixes in T20s.
- 04He achieved this milestone during the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals.
- 05Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in T20 history with 1,056.
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In the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on April 8, 2026, Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans) made headlines by scoring 52 runs off 27 balls, including five sixes. This performance allowed him to equal Suresh Raina's record as the second non-opener to hit five sixes in the first six overs of an IPL innings. Buttler's explosive batting came at the Arun Jaitley Stadium against Delhi Capitals, where he hit all five sixes within the initial overs, showcasing his aggressive style. Notably, this achievement also marked Buttler's 600th six in T20 cricket, making him the first non-West Indies player to reach this milestone. The record for most sixes in T20s is held by Chris Gayle, who has an astonishing 1,056 sixes to his name, followed by Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell.
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Buttler's performance boosts the morale of the Gujarat Titans and enhances the excitement around IPL 2026, potentially attracting more fans and viewership.
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