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Jos Buttler Just 24 Runs Away From No. 1 Spot: Jos Buttler, counted among cricket's most explosive wicketkeeper-batsmen, stands on the verge of achieving another historic milestone. Playing for Manchester Super Giants against Trent Rockets in a match held on July 31 in The Hundred Men Competition 2026, Buttler played a blistering innings of 55 runs off 37 balls, featuring two fours and four sixes.
Thanks to this half-century, Jos Buttler is now just 24 runs away from becoming the highest run-scorer in the history of T20 cricket.
Jos Buttler Overtakes Chris Gayle, Eyeing Kieron Pollard's World Record
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The legendary English opening batsman recently surpassed West Indies' 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle (14,562 runs) to claim the second spot on the list of highest run-scorers in T20 cricket.
Now, Buttler has his sights set on the world record held by another West Indies all-rounder, Kieron Pollard. Pollard currently holds the top spot on this list with 14,803 runs.
Given the form Buttler is displaying in the current season of The Hundred, it is widely expected that he will shatter Pollard's massive record and create history in his very next match.Also Read: Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Play in Duleep Trophy 2026?
Most Runs in T20 Cricket History: Top 5 Highest Run Scorers
| No. | Player | Country | T20 Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kieron Pollard | West Indies | 14,803 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | England | 14,780 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 14,562 |
| 4 | Alex Hales | England | 14,449 |
| 5 | David Warner | Australia | 14,284 |
Jos Buttler T20 Career Stats and Records
- Total Matches: 520
- Total Innings: 490
- Total Runs: 14,780
- Average: 35.44
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