Jos Buttler Becomes First Batter to Reach 15,000 T20 Runs
· Sports · Sportstar, Times of India
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has become the first player to score 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. He reached the milestone during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka in Chennai on Thursday. Buttler achieved the feat in 528 matches, maintaining an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46. He surpassed Kieron Pollard, who currently holds 14,999 runs, to take the top spot on the all-time list. The 36-year-old has represented multiple teams globally, including the Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and various English sides.
Why it matters
Buttler’s record cements his status as one of the most prolific run-scorers in the history of T20 cricket, marking a significant statistical milestone in the sport.
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