Buttler overtakes Rohit Sharma in T20I run charts
England's Jos Buttler has claimed the second spot in the all-time T20I run scoring chart by surpassing Rohit Sharma's tally. The record was secured during England's 119-run victory against Sri Lanka in their first T20I at Southampton. Buttler's impressive half-century off just 29 balls, coupled with a 128-run stand with Harry Brook, laid the foundation for England's imposing 254/4.
His current tally stands at 4,292 runs in 161 matches at an average of 34.33, including 2 centuries and 29 fifties. This achievement moves him past India's Rohit Sharma, who had amassed 4,231 runs to become the second-highest run-scorer in men's T20I history. Despite Sri Lanka's 135-run total in 19 overs, England's dominance was clear, with Harry Brook named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 114.
Kevin Pietersen's influence as England's specialist mentor has already begun to pay off in this commanding victory.
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