Jos Buttler Surpasses Rohit Sharma in T20I Run Rankings

In a remarkable display of skill, Jos Buttler has surpassed Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest run-scorer in T20 internationals. This achievement came during England's dominant 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in Southampton. Buttler's explosive performance, including a rapid 80 runs, helped set a formidable total of 254 runs. With this win, England extends its winning streak against Sri Lanka to 13 matches. The influence of mentor Kevin Pietersen is also evident as the team gears up for future competitions. Discover more about Buttler's record-breaking feat and England's cricketing prowess.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 16, 2026, 09:51 IST

Buttler Sets New Record

Jos Buttler, the prominent wicketkeeper-batter from England, has made headlines by overtaking Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest run-scorer in T20 internationals. This milestone was achieved during England's opening T20I match against Sri Lanka in Southampton on Tuesday, where England triumphed with a significant 119-run margin.

A Stellar Performance

England started strong, reaching 90 runs for the loss of one wicket during the powerplay. Buttler then took charge, scoring a swift half-century in just 29 balls. He partnered with Harry Brook, and together they formed an impressive 128-run partnership for the second wicket. Buttler concluded his innings with a powerful 80 runs off 44 balls, contributing to England's formidable total of 254 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs.

Buttler's T20I Achievements

With this performance, Buttler has accumulated 4,292 runs in 161 T20I matches, averaging 34.33, which includes 2 centuries and 29 half-centuries. He has now surpassed Rohit Sharma, who has 4,231 runs, making Buttler the second-highest run-scorer in men's T20I history. Leading the chart is Pakistan's Babar Azam, who has 4,596 runs in 145 matches at an average of 38.94.

England's Unstoppable Streak

This victory marks England's 13th consecutive win against Sri Lanka in T20Is. The match was largely one-sided, with England scoring a massive 254 runs, bolstered by Brook's unbeaten 114 runs. Sri Lanka struggled in their response, getting bowled out for just 135 runs in 19 overs. Brook's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match title.

Pietersen's Role as Mentor

The impact of Kevin Pietersen as a mentor for England's white-ball team is becoming evident following this commanding win. Pietersen joined the squad earlier this month in a specialized mentoring capacity, a role he will maintain until the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.