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In a recent development, Jos Buttler, England's premier T20 batter, has achieved an unprecedented milestone as he now trails only India and Pakistan legends in an elite run-scoring list.
While playing in the fifth India vs England T20I, Jos Buttler achieved a massive record by surpassing several veterans to rank third on a list featuring the greatest T20I batters of the modern era.
On July 11, the World Cup-winning captain breached another landmark and now trails only India's Hitman, Rohit Sharma, and Pakistan's Babar Azam.
Jos Buttler, only behind Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma in the most T20 run-scoring list
Buttler is now third on the all-time list of highest run-scorers in T20I cricket, trailing only Pakistan's Babar Azam and India's Rohit Sharma. Buttler, with 4,212 runs, moved into third place after surpassing Virat Kohli, who has 4,188 runs in the format, while chart-topper Babar Azam has 4,596 runs to his name.
Most Runs in T20Is:
- 4,596 – Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- 4,231 – Rohit Sharma (India)
- 4,212 – Jos Buttler (England)*
- 4,188 – Virat Kohli (India)
- 3,895 – Paul Stirling (Ireland)
Buttler reached the milestone while averaging over 33 with a strike rate of more than 145 in T20Is. Notably, he has also registered three centuries and 28 half-centuries in the format, further establishing his dominance as one of the game's greatest T20 batters.
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Jos Buttler bags record with solid century vs India
For the unaware, Buttler became England's highest run-scorer in T20Is after crossing the 4,000-run mark, overtaking Alex Hales. He also holds the record for one of the fastest T20I centuries by an English player, reaching the milestone in just 51 deliveries.
Buttler achieved that feat by smashing 131 off just 64 balls at a strike rate exceeding 200. His blistering knock helped England post 257 on the board, one of their highest-ever team totals in T20I cricket.
Buttler joins Chris Gayle In Another T20 Milestone
Notably, Jos Buttler has also joined another T20 milestone alongside legends like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard.
Most runs in T20s
- Kieron Pollard - 14,736 runs
- Chris Gayle - 14,562 runs
- Jos Buttler - 14,556 runs
- Alex Hales - 14,449 runs
Buttler has managed to score 14,556 runs in T20 cricket, with Kieron Pollard leading the chart with 14,736 runs. Only Chris Gayle, with 14,562 runs, is ahead of Buttler, while Alex Hales follows with 14,449 runs.
How Buttler Shaped England Cricket With His Fierce Batting
Buttler has always been a fearless, dynamic, and aggressive T20 batter, while his ability to anchor an innings has consistently helped England reach remarkable heights.
Notably, he played pivotal roles in England's 2019 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup triumphs, while also pioneering an ultra-aggressive batting approach.
Before Jos Buttler's rise, England's batting was often viewed as more classical and measured. However, his arrival transformed that outlook completely. Buttler introduced a fearless 360-degree style of batting, combining scoops, ramps, and innovative strokeplay with immense power.
Although this aggressive brand of cricket occasionally resulted in collapses, Buttler often acted as the stabilising force who rescued the team.
The heroic rescue from Jos Buttler
During the 2019 World Cup final, for instance, when England were in deep trouble at 86 for 4 while chasing 242, Buttler produced a crucial 59 to help guide the side to one of the most dramatic victories in cricket history.
At 35 years of age, Buttler may be approaching the latter stages of his career, but he continues to perform at the highest level. In IPL 2026, representing Gujarat Titans, he scored 526 runs at a strike rate of 152.46.
As the English veteran continues to add to his remarkable list of records, India are currently finding it difficult to navigate the daunting chase set by the hosts at Lord's.
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