eight-wicket victory<\/a> against the previously unbeaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“I had a few months of pretty unenjoyable cricket, so trying to make sure I’m out there giving my best, and obviously a new team, new franchise, and excited to be here.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buttler was determined to do well with the bat having dropped Bengaluru opener Phil Salt in the first over of the away match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I was pretty embarrassed, especially with (dropping) Salty. He’s a dangerous player,” the wicketkeeper-batsman said after Gujarat’s second win in three matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I barely got a glove on it, it hit me in the chest. But due to that embarrassment, I was pretty determined to try and score some runs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals top the 10-team league both having won their first two matches.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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