Jos Buttler makes history by becoming the first batter to score 15,000 T20 runs, surpassing Kieron Pollard as the format’s highest run-scorer.

England star Jos Buttler has created history in T20 cricket by becoming the first batter in the world to reach the remarkable milestone of 15,000 runs. Jos Buttler 15000 T20 runs is now a record that highlights his consistency and longevity across international and franchise cricket.

Buttler reached the landmark during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens on Thursday. He needed just one run to complete the milestone and brought it up with a single off Eshan Malinga during the fifth over of England’s chase.

Buttler Surpasses Kieron Pollard

The historic milestone also saw Buttler move past West Indies legend Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. Pollard had previously held the top position with 14,999 runs from 754 matches.

Buttler has now accumulated Jos Buttler 15000 T20 runs in 528 matches at an impressive average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46. His tally includes nine centuries and 107 half-centuries.

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The England wicketkeeper-batter has scored his runs across several teams and competitions. His T20 career includes appearances for 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.

A Historic T20 Milestone

Reaching 15,000 runs places Buttler in an exclusive category in the shortest format. Jos Buttler 15000 T20 runs came after years of performances across domestic leagues, franchise tournaments and international cricket.

His ability to score quickly has also been a defining feature of his T20 career. With a strike rate of 147.46, Buttler has consistently combined power hitting with the ability to build substantial innings.

Pollard, meanwhile, finished his T20 career with 14,999 runs in 754 matches at an average of 31.71. Buttler’s latest achievement means he now stands alone at the top of the all-time T20 run-scoring charts.

England Take Unassailable Series Lead

The record-breaking moment came on a successful night for England. After restricting Sri Lanka to 145/9 in their 20 overs, England chased down the target in only 12.1 overs, finishing at 146/4 to win the match by six wickets.

Jos Buttler 15000 T20 runs was one of the major highlights of the contest, while Liam Dawson was named Player of the Match after taking three wickets.

The victory gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. It also extended England’s winning streak against Sri Lanka in T20 internationals to 14 consecutive matches.

Third T20I to Be Played in Manchester

With the series already secured, England and Sri Lanka will meet in the third and final T20I at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

For Buttler, the next match will provide another opportunity to add to his record tally after becoming the first batter to reach Jos Buttler 15000 T20 runs..

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