Jos Buttler Surpasses Virat Kohli in T20I Runs During Final Match

Buttler's Record-Breaking Performance

In a thrilling conclusion to the T20I series in Southampton on July 11, Jos Buttler eclipsed Virat Kohli's runs tally in T20I cricket. Kohli concluded his T20I career with a total of 4188 runs, while Buttler, who was 108 runs shy of this mark before the match, achieved a remarkable score of 131 not out off balls. His outstanding performance helped England set a formidable total, with significant contributions from Harry Brook as well, as they both capitalized on the Indian bowlers.

Buttler's innings featured an impressive eight sixes and 12 fours, boasting a strike rate of 204.69, which propelled England past the 250-run milestone.

Top Batsmen in T20I Runs

Babar Azam leads the chart for the most runs in T20I cricket, amassing 4596 runs over 145 matches. He was omitted from the T20I squad following the 2026 World Cup. His record includes three centuries and 39 fifties.

Rohit Sharma ranks second with 4231 runs in 159 matches, having scored five centuries and 32 half-centuries. Kohli, now in fourth place, has 4188 runs and announced his retirement from T20Is shortly after winning the 2024 World Cup, alongside Rohit, who also stepped down during the post-match conference. Both players are now focusing solely on ODIs. Paul Stirling from Ireland rounds out the top five with 3895 runs, nearing the 4000-run milestone.

Buttler is on track to potentially become the first player to reach 5000 runs in T20Is, as he continues to play exclusively white-ball cricket and is expected to remain active until the 2028 T20 World Cup.