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England opener Jos Buttler registers yet another T20I century in style, hammering the Indian spinner Axar Patel for a maximum to complete the ton.
Out of joy, Buttler took his helmet off, raised his arms in the air, and hugged the England captain Harry Brook, who was at the other end of the crease.
Century of Jos Buttler, 200 for England
The 16th over of the first innings of the India vs England 5th T20I turned eventful as England touched multiple milestones in the over.
After Buttler's century on the second ball of the over, Harry Brook helped England touch 200 runs on the fourth delivery, with a 6 off Axar Patel. On the 6th ball, Buttler claimed a 4 to take this partnership with Harry Brook to 200 runs, which is England's highest ever partnership in the T20Is, breaking Eoin Morgan and Dawid Malan's 182-run record.
Highest partnerships for England in T20Is
201* J Buttler – H Brook vs Ind Southampton 2026
182 D Malan – E Morgan vs NZ Napier 2019
170* J Buttler – A Hales vs Ind Adelaide 2022
167* J Buttler – D Malan vs SA Cape Town 2020
England secured 257 runs, batting first
Buttler single-handedly secured 131 runs off 64 balls in England's total of 257, batting first in the match. The experienced opener's knock was decorated with twelve 4s and eight 6s, at a strike rate of 204.69.
Through tonight's staggering knock, Jos Buttler surpassed former India skipper MS Dhoni's record for smashing the most sixes in international cricket by keeper-batters. With 359 sixes, MS Dhoni was leading the tally until Buttler's brilliant batting.
Most 6s in international cricket by keeper-batters:
Jos Buttler (England): 367
MS Dhoni (India): 359
Quinton de Kock (South Africa): 300
To win the match, Team India will have to score 258 runs in 20 overs. Buttler and Harry Brook (unbeaten 95 off 45) showed that scoring runs on the pitch is not difficult. But can the Shreyas Iyer-led team repeat the same? It will be another record-breaking instance if the Indian cricket team is able to do so in the second innings.
So far in the tour against England, India's batting has not been so impressive. Additionally, they will have to perform with the bat with extra pressure on every batter's shoulder. By winning the 5-match series 4-1, England could claim the No.1 spot in the rankings for the Men's T20Is.
Notable reactions on social media platforms
THE HUNDRED MOMENT OF JOS BUTTLER - 131(64) 🤯
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 11, 2026
A big statement over India.pic.twitter.com/TdxPYr7HAF
What a knock that has been from Buttler 🔥🔥🔥
— The Match Guy 🏏⚽ (@thematchguy) July 11, 2026
100*(51)#josbuttler #england pic.twitter.com/h5q83Hrafv
A knock that had everything. 💯
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 11, 2026
Power, precision and composure, #JosButtler showcased his full range with a stunning century. 💪#ENGvIND 5th T20I 👉 Streaming LIVE on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/ld5zJrz6Tt
Class, power, and a century in style! Jos Buttler is unstoppable. 🏴👑 pic.twitter.com/iDRc5T54fD
— Crickethub (@ROHITJANGIR024) July 11, 2026
Every Jos Buttler masterclass reminds me just how priceless Varun Chakravarthy's bowl to Buttler was in the semis. We didn't thank Varun enough for sending Buttler back to pavillion at 25(17). 😭🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/U9bftxfiTs
— Bemba Tavuma X 🐐 (@gaandfaadtits) July 11, 2026
There is no better sight than jos buttler in full flight!!pic.twitter.com/IuBKNO4TTP
— swavek piorkowski (@Squdjaqueda) July 11, 2026
