Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium witnessed history on Sunday as Jos Buttler, the dynamic Rajasthan Royals opener, became the second English batter to amass 14,000 T20 runs. This landmark came in the IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants, placing him among T20’s all-time greats.
Only Chris Gayle (14,562), Kieron Pollard (14,482), Alex Hales (14,449), and David Warner (14,121) had previously scaled this height. Buttler’s efficiency shines through: he reached the mark in fewer innings than most, ranking third fastest after Gayle’s record 423 and Warner’s 431.
Celebrating with flair, Buttler hammered 60 runs off 37 deliveries, including 11 boundaries, against LSG—his 100th T20 fifty versus them. England’s premier keeper-batter now boasts eight T20 tons. His IPL 2026 form contrasts sharply with a subdued T20 World Cup campaign, where 87 runs came at a pedestrian 116 strike rate over eight digs.
For Gujarat Titans, Buttler’s hot streak is timely relief amid fierce competition. This achievement not only cements his legacy but also highlights the evolving global appeal of T20 cricket, where milestones like these inspire the next generation of aggressors.
