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Jos Buttler changed the history of T20 International with a single innings, defeated Virat Kohli
Samira Vishwas | July 12, 2026 2:24 AM CST

Delhi: England’s star wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler Batting brilliantly in the fifth T20 match against India, he made many big records in his name. At the Rose Bowl ground in Southampton, Butler played a stormy innings of 131 runs in 64 balls, which included 12 fours and 8 skyscraper sixes. On the basis of his innings, England scored a huge score of 257 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs.

Left Virat Kohli behind

During this brilliant inning of 131 runs, Jos Buttler left Virat Kohli behind in terms of scoring the most runs in T20 International cricket. Butler now has 4212 runs in 160 matches, while Virat Kohli had scored 4188 runs in 125 T20 International matches between 2010 and 2024.

Now Butler has reached third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. In this list, Babar Azam is first and Rohit Sharma is second.

Batsman who scored most runs in T20 International

rank player Run
1 Babar Azam 4596
2 Rohit Sharma 4231
3 jos buttler 4212
4 Virat Kohli 4188

Biggest T20I innings against India

With his inning of 131 runs, Butler also made the record of making the highest individual score in T20 International against India. Earlier this record was in the name of Evin Lewis of West Indies, who had scored unbeaten 125 runs against India in Kingston in 2017.

Top-5 batsmen who played the biggest innings in T20I against India:

player Run Year
jos buttler 131 2026
evin lewis 125* 2017
shane watson 124* 2016
glen maxwell 113* 2019
josh inglis 110 2023

Record partnership with Brook

After the early dismissal of Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and captain Harry Brook added 233 runs in just 102 balls for the second wicket. This is the second highest partnership for any wicket in T20 International among the Full Member countries. Brook also batted brilliantly and scored unbeaten 95 runs in 45 balls.

History created for England too

Buttler’s inning of 131 runs also became the second highest individual innings for England in T20 International. Ahead of him is only Phil Salt, who scored unbeaten 141 runs against South Africa in 2025.

England’s eyes on the series also

England has already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. If the host team is successful in winning the fifth match, then along with winning the series 4-0, it can also achieve the number-1 position in the ICC Men’s T20 Team Rankings.

FAQ

Which record of Virat Kohli did Jos Buttler break?

Butler has left behind Kohli (4188 runs) in terms of scoring the most runs in T20 International. Butler has now scored 4212 runs.

Who is the batsman who scored the highest T20 score against India?

It’s Jos Buttler. By playing an inning of 131 runs against India, he broke the record of West Indies’ Evin Lewis (125 runs).

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