One of the interesting battles to watch in the IPL 2026 season is between GT opener Jos Buttler and LSG’s experienced pacer Mohammed Shami. These two have faced each other multiple times in previous IPL seasons, and their duel has consistently been one to watch — especially early in the innings, where Shami’s pace and Buttler’s aggressive hitting can turn the game’s momentum.
Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings Faced | 11 |
| Runs Scored | 86 |
| Balls Faced | 65 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 132.3 |
| Fours | 12 |
| Sixes | 3 |
| Wickets Taken (by Cummins) | 2 |
| Bowling Strike Rate (Cummins) | 7.93 |
| Wickets (Wkt) | 2 |
| Batting Average (Ave) | 43 |
| Extras (Ex) | 8 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 114.3 | 8.0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 125.0 | – |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 | – |
| 2022 | 54 | 34 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 158.8 | – |
| 2023 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 233.3 | – |
| Total | 86 | 65 | 2 | 34 | 12 | 3 | 132.3 | 43.0 |
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Expert Analysis: Who Has the Upper Hand?
Jos Buttler has been fairly cautious yet effective against Shami, scoring 86 runs from 65 balls at a strike rate of 132.3. While that’s not explosive by Buttler’s standards, it shows he has respected Shami’s quality with the new ball.
Shami, on the other hand, has dismissed Buttler twice in their 10 encounters, maintaining a bowling strike rate of 7.93 against him. That means he gets Buttler out nearly every 8 balls — making him a genuine threat early in the innings.
