England captain Jos Buttler produced a breathtaking century against India to move ahead of Virat Kohli on the all time T20 International run scoring chart. His explosive knock not only guided England to a strong total but also marked another milestone in one of cricket finest white ball careers.
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| Jos Buttler celebrates his brilliant century against India. |
England star wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler achieved another remarkable milestone in international cricket by surpassing Virat Kohli on the list of highest run scorers in T20 Internationals. His outstanding century against India showcased his consistency, power, and ability to perform on the biggest stages.
The record breaking performance further strengthened Buttler reputation as one of the greatest T20 batters of the modern era.
Match Winning Century Powers Buttler to Historic Achievement
Playing in the fifth and final T20 International against India, Buttler opened the innings and delivered an unforgettable performance.
He smashed 131 runs from just 64 balls, playing with complete authority from start to finish. His innings featured 12 boundaries and 8 sixes, combining elegant stroke play with explosive power hitting.
The knock proved to be one of the finest T20I innings of his career and played a key role in England batting performance.
Jos Buttler Climbs to Third in T20I Run Charts
Following his magnificent century, Buttler career tally reached 4,212 T20 International runs, moving him into third place among the format highest run scorers.
In achieving this milestone, he overtook former India captain Virat Kohli, who scored 4,188 runs during his T20 International career.
The achievement highlights Buttler remarkable consistency across several years of international cricket and his impact in limited overs formats.
Current Highest Run Scorers in T20 Internationals
At the time of this achievement, the all time leading run scorers in men's T20 Internationals are:
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 4,596 runs
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 4,231 runs
- Jos Buttler (England) – 4,212 runs
- Virat Kohli (India) – 4,188 runs
With only a small gap separating the top players, the race for higher positions remains one of the most exciting storylines in international T20 cricket.
Why This Milestone Matters
Modern T20 cricket demands consistency, adaptability, and the ability to score quickly under pressure. Buttler latest achievement reflects years of outstanding performances against the world strongest bowling attacks.
His aggressive approach, match winning ability, and leadership continue to make him one of England most valuable players in international cricket.
Final Thoughts
Jos Buttler sensational century against India will be remembered as more than just a brilliant innings. It marked another historic milestone in his international career as he overtook Virat Kohli to become the third highest run scorer in men's T20 Internationals.
With several matches still ahead in his career, Buttler has every opportunity to climb even higher in the all time rankings.