Jos Buttler becomes first to score 15,000 T20 runs against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:14 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Jos Buttler reached a milestone during the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Cardiff, becoming the first player to record 15,000 runs in T20 cricket. He surpassed Kieron Pollard's previous record of 14,999 runs with a single off Eshan Malinga. England secured a six-wicket victory, clinching the T20I series with a dominant performance. Buttler's contributions included 30 runs, while Tom Banton led the chase with an unbeaten 52. England's bowlers, including Liam Dawson and Jamie Overton, played a crucial role in restricting Sri Lanka to 145 runs.
- •Jos Buttler scores 15,000 runs in T20 cricket
- •England defeats Sri Lanka by six wickets
- •Tom Banton scores 52 runs to lead England's chase
- •Sri Lanka finishes with 145 runs after Dawson takes 3 wickets
- •England takes a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Jos Buttler dethrones Keiron Pollard to become No. 1 T20 run-scorer, first to score 15000 runs
"In an impressive display of talent, Jos Buttler has carved his name in T20 cricket history as the first player to exceed fifteen thousand runs. This momentous achievement sets him apart from Kieron Pollard, the previous record-holder. Moreover, his remarkable performance contributed to England's victory over Sri Lanka, winning the series by six wickets with ample overs left to play.
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