Jos the Boss: Top 10 IPL Innings by Jos Buttler That Redefined Brutality

Jos Buttler is not just a name — he’s an experience. When he’s on song, no total is safe and no boundary big enough. With a wide range of strokes and an uncompromising attitude, Buttler has carried Rajasthan Royals on his shoulders in many seasons. Let’s relive his 10 most jaw-dropping IPL knocks.

1. 124 (64) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – IPL 2021 A hurricane knock that stunned the Orange Army.
   Buttler unleashed fury with 11 fours and 8 sixes, punishing every bowler mercilessly. He single-handedly powered RR to 220+ with breathtaking strokeplay. A masterclass in T20 batting, it marked his maiden IPL century.
2. 116 (65) vs Delhi Capitals – IPL 2022 Classic Jos — anchoring, accelerating, annihilating.
   Buttler was methodical and brutal. He built his innings perfectly and exploded in the death overs. With DC's bowlers clueless, Buttler’s century helped RR put up a match-winning total and strengthened their playoff push.
3. 106* (60) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – IPL 2022 Qualifier A big match, a bigger knock.
   In the high-pressure Qualifier 2, Buttler was in another league. Chasing 158, he smashed the RCB bowlers with disdain. His unbeaten ton powered RR into the final — a performance as valuable as any in their history.
4. 100 (68) vs Mumbai Indians – IPL 2022 Sending a title contender packing with pure class.
   Buttler’s third century of the 2022 season came against the five-time champions. He punished pace and spin alike and left the MI camp shell-shocked. It was yet another reminder that 2022 belonged to Jos.
5. 95 (60) vs Chennai Super Kings – IPL 2018 Finisher? Opener? Jos was both in one night.
   Chasing 176, Buttler opened the innings and remained till the end, finishing just 5 short of a century. He dominated CSK’s attack and helped RR secure a crucial win with his unbeaten knock.
6. 94* (53) vs Mumbai Indians – IPL 2018 Another MI takedown, this time in a must-win game.
   With RR’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Buttler’s fearless strokeplay tore into Bumrah and McClenaghan. His sixes down the ground and cuts through point were outrageous and classy.
7. 89 (56) vs Kings XI Punjab – IPL 2020 Buttler the destroyer chasing down a big total.
   In a chase of 186, Buttler made the target look small. He made excellent use of the short boundaries and punished anything remotely off-target. His innings ensured RR crossed the line with ease.
8. 77 (48) vs Kolkata Knight Riders – IPL 2019 A well-rounded knock showing full range.
   Buttler countered pace and spin with grace. He mixed aggression with responsibility and took RR to a strong total. It was an innings filled with scoops, flicks, and fearless intent.
9. 70 (47) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – IPL 2023 Still hungry, still classy.
   Even as the seasons passed, Buttler continued to deliver. This knock came in a low-scoring match where every run mattered. His measured aggression guided RR to a defendable total and another win.
10. 67 (52) vs Delhi Capitals – IPL 2022 Final Fighting alone in a tough final.
    In a difficult chase, Buttler held one end while wickets tumbled. Though RR couldn’t cross the finish line, Buttler’s fighting half-century once again proved why he was the Orange Cap winner of the season.

Conclusion

Jos Buttler brings poetry to power-hitting. From crunching pacers through covers to scooping sp