Jos Buttler surpasses Rohit Sharma to become second-highest T20I run-scorer

Buttler Edges Past Rohit to Claim #2 on T20I Runcharts — Brook Smashes ton in England's 119-Run Rout

England's opener at Southampton on the 15th was a night for the numbers, and the headline belongs to Jos Buttler. Flashing an 80 off just 44 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, half-century in 29 deliveries), he pushed his career T20I tally to 4,292 runs across 161 matches — jumping past Rohit Sharma's 4,231 to sit second on the all-time men's list. Only Babar Azam (4,596 from 145) currently sits above him.

The Match — Total Control, Both Innings

Buttler and Harry Brook hooked up for a 128-run second-wicket stand, and Brook turned up the heat with an unbeaten 114 off 49 balls (PotM). England posted a hefty 254/4 in 20. Chasing 255, Sri Lanka collapsed for 135 all out in 19 overs — a 119-run thrashing.

Bowlers matched the bats. Sonny Baker was the pick with 3/12 in 4 overs, while Jamie Overton and Liam Dawson added 2 each. England's now won 13 straight T20Is vs SL and lead the 3-match series.

The Context

Buttler's career line — 2 tons, 29 fifties, avg 34.33 — speaks to relentless consistency. His 128 partnership with Brook adds to their existing 233-run stand vs India, cementing them among England's most lethal T20I combos.

Bottom line: Buttler's now the clear #2 run-scorer in T20I history, and with Babar's lead sitting at ~300 runs off fewer matches, the chase for #1 is very much on.

Source: Crictracker