Twitter Reactions: Captain Jos Buttler finds old mojo, smashes 83 as England make it 2-0 against West Indies

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After England failed to qualify for the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024, there was plenty of chatter concerning Jos Buttler’s form and, most importantly, his captaincy. The team management sacrificed the seniors, as Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow were no longer considered for selection. Still, they trusted Buttler and also backed him to lead the team until the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Buttler was out with a calf injury and missed many key series before making a return against the West Indies. In the first T20I, the keeper-batter failed to make a mark, as he departed for a golden duck. Buttler wreaked havoc in the second, smashing 83 runs off 45 deliveries. He powered England to an incredible seven-wicket victory, and England are now leading 2-0 in the five-match series.

Notably, batting first, the hosts posted 158 runs on board. Saqib Mahmood got the better of Brandon King in the second over of the game and following which, England managed to pick wickets at regular intervals. West Indies skipper Rovman Powell made 43 runs off 41 deliveries while Romario Shepherd played a cameo of 22 off 11. Meanwhile, Mahmood, Liam Livingstone and Dan Mousley picked up two wickets each for England.

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When it came to the chase, Akeal Hosein picked up Phil Salt’s wicket in the first ball itself. With that, England were put on the back foot but Buttler took care of the business, scoring a half-century. Opener Will Jacks supported him well in the middle, scoring 38 runs off 29 deliveries. Meanwhile, after Buttler departed, Livingstone played a cameo of 23* runs off 11 balls as the visitors picked up a comfortable win.

England’s approach was also exemplary. They chased the total down with 31 deliveries remaining and that should give the team plenty of confidence. West Indies bowlers meanwhile had a hard time and that is one area that the team management needs to work on ahead of the last three games of the series.

Here’s how the Twitter reacted: 

Jos Buttler – different level!!!! 🤯

Effortless hitting. So good to watch

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 10, 2024

So good to see Englands greatest white ball player back striking the ball like we all know he can .. When @josbuttler plays well he turns England into a formidable Team .. #WIvENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 10, 2024

Old Jos Buttler is back folks .

His thowing bat shorts , scoops , long off sixes are back .#WIvENG

— Sultan (@khoyahua14) November 11, 2024

Jos Buttler in T20I Internationals since 2021:

In 2021 – 589 runs, 65.4 ave, 143.3 SR.
In 2022 – 462 runs, 35.5 ave, 160.4 SR.
In 2023 – 325 runs, 36.1 ave, 147.7 SR.
In 2024 – 420 runs, 46.6 ave, 166 SR.#JosButtler #WIvENG #WIvsENG#PAKvsAUS #PakistanCricket #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/ylrByeKK5C

— Monish (@Monish09cric) November 11, 2024

Jos Buttler is back 💀🎯 #IPLAuction #ipl2025 #WIvENG pic.twitter.com/NOWyC50hmw

— Ritikk 🔱 (@RitikkSaha69759) November 11, 2024

JOS BUTTLER HITS 115 METER SIX. 🤯

– What a Monster Six by Jos Buttler. 🥶#Joshbuttler #WIvENG #t20i #INDvsSA2ndT20I #INDvsAUS #Cricket #Captaincy pic.twitter.com/cCECOQ90Cl

— Cricket Knowledge (@SirraManmo26299) November 11, 2024

Shepherd breaks the 129-run stand – Jacks is caught for 38!

Livingstone joins Buttler with just 30 needed from 47 balls https://t.co/YhZGz2LFrO | #WIvENG pic.twitter.com/hUcDjXCXrJ

— Vikas Saini (@ChomuVikas76446) November 11, 2024

83 off just 45 balls for England captain Jos Buttler. He’s back and he has given his team a 2-0 lead against West Indies ❤️#WIvENG #tapmad #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch

— Muhammad Adeel (@iamadeelsabir) November 11, 2024

Must be getting close to the ‘Windies are a shambles’ takes rather than give England any credit, right…? #WIvEng

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 10, 2024

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