T20 Milestone: Buttler’s 14,572 Runs Place Him Among Elite Batsmen

Joe Buttler, England’s dynamic wicket‑keeper‑batsman, has reached a T20 career landmark by surpassing 14,500 runs, moving him into the elite circle of the format’s most prolific scorers. The achievement came during the Hundred league when Buttler’s quickfire 16‑run stint off 11 balls for Manchester Super Giants against London Spirit pushed his aggregate to 14,572 runs.

By passing former West Indies star Chris Gill, who had previously held the second‑most runs slot with 14,562, Buttler now stands just behind the all‑time leader, Virat Kohli, who boasts 14,803 runs. His record includes nine centuries and 102 half‑centuries, underscoring his consistency and ability to convert starts into big scores.

Only 231 runs separate Buttler from overtaking Kohli’s record, a gap that appears achievable as he gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup. In recent bilateral action against India, Buttler showcased his explosive potential with a 131‑run blitz in just 64 deliveries during the series’ fifth match. Across the five‑match series, he compiled 175 runs at a striking average of 43 and an aggressive strike rate of 182.

Currently third on the all‑time T20 run leaderboard, Buttler’s 4,212 runs in 160 innings come at a brisk strike rate of 148, featuring two centuries and 28 half‑centuries. He trails only Rohit Sharma, who retired with 4,231 runs, and Babar Azam, the leading run‑getter with 4,596 runs. Buttler’s continued ascent adds an exciting narrative to the evolving landscape of international T20 cricket.