Record broken: Buttler overtakes Pollard to lead T20 run charts

Jos Buttler has shattered a long‑standing T20 record by surpassing Kieron Pollard to become the format’s leading run‑maker. The breakthrough came during the Hundred game where the Manchester Super Giants faced Welsh Fire.

Batting with intent, Buttler amassed 51 runs in just 20 balls, a blitz that featured six sixes and two fours. The innings catapulted his career tally to 14,833 runs, nudging past Pollard’s 14,803‑run mark. The previous record had stood for several seasons, making Buttler’s achievement all the more noteworthy.

The Giants, guided by Buttler after Adam Markram’s sudden withdrawal, chased down the 156‑run target with nine wickets in hand. Support from Tim Seifert’s 62* and Paul Walter’s quickfire 37 ensured the effort was a collective one.

With Chris Gayle now third on the list at 14,562 runs, Buttler’s new record underscores his dominance in the shortest version of the game and adds a historic chapter to his distinguished career.