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Jos Buttler Surpasses Chris Gayle for 2nd Spot: England's aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has created history in T20 cricket. Playing for Manchester Super Giants in the opening match of 'The Hundred 2026' on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Buttler surpassed the record held by the 'Universe Boss', Chris Gayle. He has now become the second-highest run-scorer in the T20 format globally.
Top 5 Most Runs in T20 Cricket History
Here is the list of the top run-scorers in the history of T20 cricket:
| Rank | Name | Country | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieron Pollard | West Indies | 746 | 14,803 | 151.02 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | England | 517 | 14,572 | 146.74 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 463 | 14,562 | 144.75 |
| 4 | Alex Hales | England | 528 | 14,449 | 144.51 |
| 5 | David Warner | Australia | 439 | 14,284 | 140.77 |
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Jos Buttler Milestone in The Hundred 2026
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Before this match against London Spirit, Jos Buttler needed just 6 runs to break Gayle's record. Before falling victim to Adam Zampa, Buttler played a brief innings of 16 runs off 11 balls (including 1 four and 1 six). Thanks to this short knock, his total T20 career run tally reached 14,572 runs across 517 matches, allowing him to surpass Chris Gayle's record of 14,562 runs.
Jos Buttler's Recent Form and IPL 2026 Stats
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This achievement by Jos Buttler is a result of his stellar form in recent months:
- Explosive IPL 2026: Playing for Gujarat Titans, the 35-year-old Buttler scored 526 runs and played a pivotal role in guiding his team to the final.
- Shining in International Cricket: In a T20I match against India at the Rose Bowl, he played a blistering innings of 131 runs off 64 balls, helping England clinch the T20I series 4-0.
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