Jos Buttler Reaches 14,000 T20 Runs in IPL 2026 Match
Jos Buttler's T20 Achievement
In a remarkable display of skill, England's wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler achieved a significant milestone by scoring 14,000 runs in T20 cricket during the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
Buttler's accomplishment came during a tense match, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most reliable players in franchise cricket worldwide.
This milestone reflects his combined runs from T20 internationals and various domestic leagues. Renowned for his explosive batting style, Buttler has been a pivotal figure in T20 cricket for over ten years, representing England and numerous franchises globally.
His unique blend of power hitting and consistency has established him as one of the most formidable openers in the format. This achievement adds to Buttler's extensive list of accolades in T20 cricket, where he frequently ranks among the top run-scorers in different leagues, including the IPL.
In the match against LSG, Buttler once again demonstrated his exceptional talent with elegant stroke play, keeping his team competitive in a crucial game.
Match Summary: GT vs LSG
In the match, Gujarat Titans showcased a commanding performance, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, thanks to an outstanding bowling effort from Prasidh Krishna and solid half-centuries from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler.
LSG's Batting Performance
After being invited to bat first by GT captain Shubman Gill, LSG managed to score 164 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs, despite a valiant effort from Aiden Markram. The innings struggled to gain momentum as GT's bowlers consistently took wickets, with Prasidh Krishna delivering a pivotal spell of 4 wickets for 28 runs. He dismissed key players Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, and Mukul Choudhary, effectively dismantling LSG's batting lineup.
LSG started with intent through Mitchell Marsh, who scored 11 runs quickly, and Rishabh Pant, who added 18 runs, but both failed to convert their starts into significant scores. Markram's top score of 30 runs off 21 balls included five fours and a six. Despite a late surge from George Linde (16 runs off 10 balls) and Mohammed Shami (12 runs off 5 balls), LSG fell short of reaching 170 runs.
GT's Successful Chase
In response, Gujarat Titans comfortably chased down the target of 165 runs, finishing at 165 for 3 in just 18.4 overs, with eight balls remaining. The chase was initiated by Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, who began cautiously before accelerating their scoring. Gill was particularly aggressive against Mohammed Shami, hitting several boundaries in a 20-run over during the fifth over.
Although Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for 15 runs off 14 balls by Digvesh Rathi, GT maintained control as Jos Buttler joined Gill to push the innings forward. The pair quickly surpassed the 50-run mark in just 5.5 overs and dominated the middle overs of the chase. Gill reached his second consecutive fifty, scoring 56 runs off 40 balls, including six fours and a six, while also surpassing 4,000 IPL runs during the innings.
Buttler was even more aggressive, scoring 60 runs off 37 balls with 11 fours, marking his second consecutive half-century and achieving the milestone of 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. Their partnership of 84 runs was crucial before Prince Yadav dismissed Gill, caught behind by Rishabh Pant. Mohammed Shami later took Buttler's wicket, but by then, GT was firmly in control at 129 for 2.
Washington Sundar (21 runs off 13 balls) and Rahul Tewatia (10 runs not out) ensured a smooth finish as GT sealed the victory at 165 for 3. For LSG, Shami, Prince Yadav, and Digvesh Rathi each took one wicket, but their efforts were insufficient to defend the total.
With this win, Gujarat Titans climbed to fifth place in the points table with two wins and two losses, while Lucknow Super Giants dropped to sixth, also with the same record.