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England National Cricket Team modern-day batting great Jos Buttler added another milestone to his glittering career during The Hundred Men's Competition 2026, moving past West Indies legend Chris Gayle on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts. The England wicketkeeper-batter achieved the feat while representing Manchester Super Giants against London Spirit at Lord's on Thursday.
Although Buttler managed only 16 runs off 11 balls, the knock was enough to take his career tally to 14,572 T20 runs, lifting him above Chris Gayle and into second place on the all-time list. Manchester Super Giants went on to defeat London Spirit by seven runs, with Liam Livingstone earning the Player of the Match award.
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Jos Buttler scripts T20 history, overtakes Chris Gayle on all-time runs list
Jos Buttler entered the match needing only a handful of runs to move ahead of Chris Gayle, and he reached the landmark during his brief innings at Lord's. The England star now has 14,572 runs from 487 T20 innings, while Gayle finished his career with 14,562 runs from 455 innings.
Kos Buttler's consistency across franchise and international cricket has helped him climb the rankings. His T20 career now includes nine centuries and 102 half-centuries, which shows his longevity and ability to score across different leagues around the world.
The milestone also reflects Jos Buttler's return to top form in 2026. After a difficult period with the bat, he rediscovered his rhythm during the IPL, where he scored heavily for Gujarat Titans before carrying that confidence into international cricket and The Hundred.
Only Kieron Pollard now stands ahead of Buttler on the all-time T20 run charts. Pollard leads the list with 14,803 runs, leaving Buttler just 231 runs away from becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket.
Top 5 highest run-scorers in T20 cricket:
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieron Pollard | 14,803 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | 14,572 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | 14,562 |
| 4 | David Warner | 14,284 |
| 5 | Alex Hales | 14,449 |
Jos Buttler is England's highest T20I run-getter
Buttler is also England's greatest run-scorer in T20 internationals. Across 160 T20Is, he has amassed 4,212 runs at an average of 33.96 and a strike rate of 148.93, including 28 fifties and two centuries.
His tally places him comfortably ahead of every other England batter in the format. Former captain Eoin Morgan occupies second place, while Alex Hales, Dawid Malan and Phil Salt complete the top five.
Buttler has been England's most dependable white-ball batter for more than a decade, producing match-winning knocks in bilateral series, ICC tournaments and franchise competitions alike. His ability to accelerate at any stage of an innings has made him one of the most feared T20 batters of his generation.
England's top five run-scorers in T20Is:
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jos Buttler | 4,212 |
| 2 | Eoin Morgan | 2,458 |
| 3 | Alex Hales | 2,074 |
| 4 | Dawid Malan | 1,892 |
| 5 | Phil Salt | 1,852 |
Jos Buttler is the third-highest run-scorer in T20I history
Buttler's success is not limited to England's record books. His 4,212 T20I runs also place him third on the all-time men's T20I run-scorers list, behind only Pakistan captain Babar Azam and former India skipper Rohit Sharma.
Babar Azam currently leads the standings with 4,596 runs, while Rohit Sharma occupies second place with 4,231 runs. Buttler sits just 19 runs behind Rohit Sharma, meaning he could soon climb another spot if his rich form continues.
The England star has enjoyed an outstanding 2026 season. Besides his productive IPL campaign, he smashed an unbeaten 131 against India, registering the highest individual score by any batter against India in men's T20 internationals. With another major milestone already achieved, Buttler now has the opportunity to become both England's greatest-ever T20 batter and the leading run-scorer in the history of the format.
Top five run-scorers in men's T20Is:
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 4,596 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 4,231 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | 4,212 |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | 4,188 |
| 5 | Paul Stirling | 3,895 |
