Analysis: Virat Kohli in 2016 vs Jos Buttler in 2022

While some cricket stalwarts claimed that they haven't seen anyone performing better in one single season, others sided with Virat Kohli for his exploits in 2016.

Hyderabad:The orange cap winner Jos Buttler played an instrumental role for his Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise. A dream run with RR where he scored 824 runs that had four match-winning tons made sure the Rajasthan team had a shot at the title.

However, Gujarat Titans, bucking all pre-tournament predictions, surprised everyone by lifting the Indian Premier League title in a dream maiden season after a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the final.

Jos Buttler's 100 off 68 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022.

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And Buttler emerged as the highest run-getter. While some cricket stalwarts claimed that they haven't seen anyone performing better in one single season, others sided with Virat Kohli for his exploits in 2016. Kohli, IPL's highest run getter since its inception, had to endure a patchy form this season. His best came in 2016 when he plundered 973 runs studded with four astonishing hundreds.

Virat Kohli's 100 not out from 63 deliveries against Gujarat Lions in 2016.

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Here is a breakup of Virat and Buttler's batting in 2016 and 2022 respectively.

Virat Kohli (2016)	VS	Jos Buttler (2022)
Runs	973	824*
0s:	169	217
1s:	291	170
2s:	56	31
3s:	2	2
4s:	84	79
6s:	38	45
Balls:	640	544
Centuries:	4	4

On May 29, Virat Kohli finished the IPL season with most runs -- 973, and was awarded the player of the tournament having won awards for most runs, most sixes, among others.

Result: RCB lost the final.

In 2022 on the same day, Rajasthan Royal's Jos Buttler became the highest scorer plundering 863 runs that fetched him the player of the tournament award. He was awarded for most sixes and most fours.

Result: RR lost to Gujarat Titans in the final match of the season.