IPL 2019: 3 English players to watch out for

Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler

#1 Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)

Buttler has a strike rate of 150.56 in IPL
Buttler has a strike rate of 150.56 in IPL

The 28-year-old Jos Buttler is one of the best explosive wicketkeeper-batsman in the cricket world. He is now a permanent member of the English squad across all formats of the game.

In 2018, Buttler averages 51.62 in ODIs and 44.71 in Tests. He also scored a 150 in the ODI series against Windies.

In the recently concluded BBL, he scored 273 runs from his 7 innings for Sydney Thunder.

In IPL, Buttler has played for Mumbai Indians (2016-2017) and Rajasthan Royals (2018-present). He had poor outings in IPL 2016 and 2017, but in IPL 2018, he scored 548 runs at an average of 54.80 striking at 155.24. He scored five fifties in that season.

In total, Buttler has scored 1075 IPL runs averaging 34.67 at a strike rate of 150.56. He is expected to open the batting for Rajasthan Royals this year.

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