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Jos Buttler explains decision to bat at No. 4 in IPL 2026 final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Jos Buttler explains decision to bat at No. 4 in IPL 2026 final
Summary

In the IPL 2026 final, Gujarat Titans faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where Jos Buttler batted at No. 4 instead of No. 3. Head coach Ashish Nehra opted to promote Nishant Sindhu following an early wicket, aiming to give him more opportunity in the game. However, the decision did not lead to the success Gujarat hoped for, with both Sindhu and Buttler struggling to build momentum. Ultimately, Gujarat managed a total of 155 runs, falling short in the chase against RCB, who secured another title.

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  • •Gujarat Titans scored 155 runs in the IPL final against RCB.
  • •Jos Buttler batted at No. 4, deferring to Nishant Sindhu at No. 3.
  • •Shubman Gill was dismissed early, leading to a tactical shift.
  • •Buttler scored 19 runs off 23 balls in a struggling innings.
  • •RCB completed a comfortable chase to claim the title.
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Gujarat Titans faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final. A surprising move saw Nishant Sindhu bat ahead of Jos Buttler after Shubman Gill's early dismissal. Head coach Ashish Nehra explained it was a tactical choice to involve Sindhu more. The decision did not yield the desired results, contributing to Gujarat's defeat.

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