Jos Buttler Creates History; Becomes 1st Player Ever To Complete 15,000 T20 Runs

Jos Buttler completed 15000 T20 runs. [Source - AFP]Jos Buttler has etched his name into cricket history, becoming the first player ever to complete 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. The England white-ball star achieved the remarkable feat during the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.The landmark is a reflection to Buttler’s extraordinary longevity and consistency across internationa T20s and franchise cricket. From England colours to some of the world’s biggest T20 leagues, the explosive batter has built a remarkable career in the shortest format.Jos Buttler Becomes First-Ever Player to Complete 15,000 T20 RunsIn what was a historic moment, Jos Buttler walked into the second T20I against Sri Lanka on 14,970 T20 runs, knowing he needed just 30 more to reach the unprecedented 15,000-run milestone in the format.With Sri Lanka setting England a 146-run target, Buttler calmly went about his chase before reaching the historic landmark. The feat arrived with his 30th run, coming from a single off Eshan Malinga’s delivery in the fifth over.That single sealed a career defining moment for Buttler, who became the first player ever to reach 15,000 runs in T20 cricket, marking another extraordinary achievement in his career. He celebrated the landmark with teammates, savouring a moment that further highlighted his remarkable longevity and consistency.Jos Buttler Beats Kieron Pollard in the Race to 15,000 T20 RunsJust days ago, Kieron Pollard was the man closest to becoming the first player to reach 15,000 T20 runs. However, Jos Buttler has now overtaken the West Indies great to seize the historic milestone.Most Runs in T20sRunsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TablePlayersSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table15000SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableJos ButtlerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table14999SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableKieron PollardSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table14581SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAlex HalesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table14562SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableChris GayleSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table14284SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDavid WarnerSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAlso Read: All Records Broken By Harry Brook In Historic 100 vs SL In 1st T20IPollard came agonisingly close to making history himself during Trinbago Knight Riders’ final league game against Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2026. Needing only 11 runs, the veteran all-rounder was dismissed after scoring 10, leaving him stranded just one run short.That meant Pollard remained stuck on 14,999 T20 runs, with history slipping through his fingers. Buttler has now gone one better, crossing the massive landmark and becoming the first-ever player to reach 15,000 T20 runs.Jos Buttler’s Incredible Journey to 15,000 T20 RunsButtler’s evolution over the years has been remarkable. He may not always appear to be the batter who hits the ball with brute force, but there has always been an undeniable class to his striking. His ability to find gaps, clear boundaries, and accelerate seamlessly has made him a T20 phenomenon. His journey began in 2009, when he made his T20 debut for Somerset in the Champions League T20 against New South Wales. Jos Buttler T20 Career Stats CriterionDetailsMatchesSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table528SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRunsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table15,000SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table35.46SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableStrike RateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table147.46SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table100s/50sSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9/107SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table However, everything changed when Buttler began opening the innings, allowing his attacking instincts to flourish and transforming him into one of the format’s most destructive batters ever in T20 cricket.Buttler is currently the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is, with 4,322 runs for England. A major chunk of his overall 15,000-run tally has also come in the IPL, where he has amassed 4,646 runs while representing Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans.From his early days at Somerset to becoming an established England star and one of franchise cricket’s most recognisable names, Buttler’s journey has been extraordinary. Reaching 15,000 T20 runs now marks another defining chapter in a career that continues to evolve.Also Read: Embarrassing Records Registered By Afghanistan After Series Whitewash Vs India