Jos Buttler's selfless 97 sparks Virat Kohli comparison

Jos Buttler is earning major praise from fans after his unbeaten 97* helped guide Gujarat Titans (GT) to victory over Delhi Capitals (DC). Social media lit up with admiration for the England star, with many calling his performance "selfless" due to the way he anchored the innings under pressure rather than chasing a personal milestone.

Delhi Capitals posted a total of 203 runs, setting a steep target for Gujarat Titans. GT needed 204 to win, and thanks to Buttler’s brilliant knock and Tewatia’s finishing touch, they chased it down with four balls remaining.

Jos Buttler's 97 powers Gujarat Titans to victory, but it's his 'selfless' gesture that won the internet

GT needed just 10 runs off the final over, with Jos Buttler, alreadt at 97 from 54 balls, was at the non-striker's end. As Mitchell Starc ran in, Rahul Tewatia, the new man at the crease, launched the very first delivery for a six, an ideal start for GT. On the second ball, he followed it up with a four, sealing the win in just two deliveries. What stood out, though, was Buttler’s reaction. Instead of showing any hint of disappointment at missing out on a century, he sprinted over from the non-striker’s end and wrapped Tewatia in a warm hug, applauding his quick-fire finish.

The moment has gone viral, with fans lauding Buttler’s sportsmanship and selflessness. Many pointed out that he could’ve easily asked for the strike to complete his hundred but chose instead to let the team close it out in the best way possible. 

The happiness on Jos Buttler's face after the win. ❤️

- He had a great chance for his 8th IPL hundred tonight, but missed out. pic.twitter.com/djhsoW7jGU

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 19, 2025

Fans call out Virat Kohli while praising Jos Buttler

While the internet is going gaga over Buttler's match-winning knock, a section of fans has taken the moment to draw comparisons with Virat Kohli, the star batter from Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Some have pointed out that Kohli could take a cue from Buttler’s selfless approach, subtly referencing recent instances where Kohli has been accused of playing for personal milestones over the team's needs. 

Someone tell Jos Buttler's non striker, this is how you play real cricket 😭pic.twitter.com/xKZfdNO0JZ

— ` (@justrohit45) April 19, 2025

 One user wrote, "A selfless Jos Buttler celebrated Rahul Tewatia's match-winning finish like it was his own. Sorry, Jos, you can't be selfish Virat Kohli".

Fan takes a dig at Virat Kohli| Credit: X

Meanwhile, another user took a dig at Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni.

Someone tell Jos Buttler this is how you play real cricket😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Y8yZE9JQdB

— ` (@naeem_backup) April 19, 2025

 One took a sarcastic dig, writing, "Jos Buttler, you can never become Our King Kohli."

#GTvsDC
Jos Buttler you can never become Our King Kohli 🔥 pic.twitter.com/n0wd77wEqc

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) April 19, 2025

Meanwhile, during the post-match ceremony, Buttler said, "I told Rahul Tewatia, 'Don't worry about my hundred; if you can finish the match, just do it.' It's good to have a hundred, but winning matters the most."    

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