Jos Buttler has returned to his country England before the playoffs as the team has to play a T20 series against Pakistan.
The eliminator match of the Indian Premier League 2024 will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both the teams would definitely like to win the upcoming match. However, before this match, former England cricketer Michael Waugh has given a big statement regarding Jos Buttler and Rajasthan Royals.
According to Michael Waugh, Rajasthan Royals will miss Jos Buttler a lot in the eliminator match of the Indian Premier League 2024 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Let us tell you, Jos Buttler has returned to his country England before the playoffs because the team has to play a T20 series against Pakistan. The performance of the experienced batsman has been quite good in the Indian Premier League 2024.
Talking to Cricbuzz, Michael Waugh said about Jos Buttler, ‘Royal Challengers Bangalore has more informed players. Rajasthan Royals have performed very disappointingly in the last few matches. Jos Buttler is one of the important players of Rajasthan. He scored a century against Kolkata Knight Riders and you can see how he handled the pressure well. Rajasthan Royals are losing their key players.
Whoever wins the second playoff will have higher expectations of lifting the trophy: Michael Waugh
Michael Waugh further said, ‘I think that one of the teams Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will definitely play the final in Chennai. Whoever wins the second playoff will have more advantage because they will be playing in Chennai. Not very big but the team that wins the second playoff can win this season’s trophy.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore have made their places in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2024. The first qualifier match will be played on May 21 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After this the eliminator match will be between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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