Sam Billings says Jos Buttler is England's finest white-ball batter after second T20 win against West Indies
By Jonny Bray
Published 11/11/2024 at 06:45 GMT
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Jos Buttler recovered from a golden duck on his return from injury to inspire England into a 2-0 lead in their T20 Series against the West Indies. Buttler hit 83 runs from 45 deliveries during an impressive performance. Billings described the England captain as the national team's best white-ball batter ever, and he will be key as they look to wrap up the series.
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TNT Sports pundit Sam Billings believes Jos Buttler is a freak of nature after the England captain hit 83 runs from 45 balls in the seven-wicket win against the West Indies.
Buttler returned from a calf injury in the first T20 of England's five-match series but was caught for a golden duck.
However, he responded with eight fours and six sixes as England chased down a target of 158 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Billings insists Buttler is England's best white-ball batsman of all time.
"Oh, he is a freak," said Billings.
"Simply put, he is in the top tier and is probably England's best white-ball batter of all time.
"He continues to show his form, he had a long period out of the game and that is always a struggle.
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"There were a couple of little moments where he kind of needed to find the pace of the pitch, but then he showed effortless power.
"He has got his own technique, he allows his hands to get away from his body to create a bit of room.
"You can see in the highlights he shuffles across the crease, similar to what Liam Livingstone does, two of the very best in the world at the moment at that sort of technique."
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The West Indies finished their innings on 158-8, but England managed to dispatch their opponents in under 15 overs.
The visitors finished with 161-3 after a dominant display, with the third T20 of the series set to take place on Thursday, November 14.
Buttler was named player of the match, and he was delighted to be back at the crease after a difficult return from injury.
"It is great to spend some time in the middle," he added.
"Bit scratchy for the first few balls, but managed to come through that period.
"I really enjoyed it and it is great to be back out there."
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