England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler etched his name in the record books, becoming the first batter in T20 cricket to reach the landmark of 15,000 T20 runs. He has done so in 528 matches at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46. He also surpassed West Indies legend Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. Buttler has amassed his T20 runs across a wide range of teams and competitions, representing England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Manchester Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Somerset, Paarl Royals, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder, Comilla Victorians, Durban’s Super Giants, Melbourne Renegades and England Lions.
He achieved this feat during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Coming to the match, England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens on Thursday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Dawson Shines in England’s Series Win
Dawson was awarded Player of the Match following his impressive three-wicket haul. With this performance, England has secured the T20I series against the opposition, leading 2-0 ahead of the final match. The concluding game will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
