The 19th match of IPL 2025 promises a thrilling contest as Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Gujarat Titans at the batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch. One of the biggest match-ups fans are looking forward to is Jos Buttler vs Pat Cummins – two world-class players who’ve clashed multiple times across formats.
Jos Buttler vs Pat Cummins – IPL Head-to-Head
In the IPL, Buttler has handled Cummins quite confidently, scoring at a very high strike rate.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Runs | 55 |
| Balls | 37 |
| Outs | 3 |
| Dots | 14 |
| 4s | 6 |
| 6s | 2 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 148.6 |
| Average (Avg) | 18.3 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 162.5 | – |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| 2022 | 29 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 207.1 | 29.0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 | 6.0 |
| Total | 55 | 37 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 148.6 | 18.3 |
In the IPL, Jos Buttler strikes at nearly 150 against Cummins – showing no signs of fear against the Aussie pace machine.
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Jos Buttler vs Pat Cummins – T20 Head-to-Head (All T20s)
Beyond IPL, their T20 battle continues with Buttler still looking solid.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Runs | 40 |
| Balls | 35 |
| Outs | 1 |
| Dots | 15 |
| 4s | 5 |
| 6s | 0 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 114.3 |
| Average | 40.0 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 121.1 | – |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2022 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 108.3 | 13.0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| Total | 40 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 114.3 | 40.0 |
Jos Buttler vs Pat Cummins – ODI Stats
The numbers drop a bit in the ODI format, where Cummins has managed to keep Buttler in check.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets Taken | 1 |
| Innings Faced | 9 |
| Runs Scored | 43 |
| Balls Faced | 53 |
| Batting SR | 81.13 |
| 4s | 2 |
| 6s | 2 |
| SR per Over | 4.86 |
In ODIs, Cummins has done well to restrict Buttler’s scoring rate.
Jos Buttler vs Pat Cummins – Test Matches
In Tests, the battle has completely gone in Cummins’ favor.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets Taken | 7 |
| Innings Faced | 14 |
| Runs Scored | 55 |
| Balls Faced | 183 |
| Batting SR | 136.06 |
| 4s | 6 |
| 6s | 0 |
| SR per Over | 1.8 |
Cummins has dismissed Buttler 7 times in Tests — a total domination in the longer format.
Expert Opinion: Who Has the Upper Hand Today?
In IPL and T20s, Jos Buttler clearly enjoys facing Cummins, especially on flat tracks like Hyderabad. However, Pat Cummins has historically troubled him in ODIs and Tests. For today’s match, it will all come down to who handles the pressure better:
- Expect Buttler to go aggressive in the Powerplay
- Cummins will likely target him early with short balls or slower cutters
This clash could define the early momentum in the match!
