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Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard's T20 run record with unbeaten fifty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard's T20 run record with unbeaten fifty

Summary

Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the leading T20 run-scorer on August 6, 2026, during a match in The Hundred at Old Trafford. Buttler's unbeaten score of 51 led Manchester Super Giants to a nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire, achieving the target of 156 runs with 31 balls to spare. He reached this milestone by hitting three consecutive sixes against Marco Jansen, pushing his career T20 total to 14,833 runs in 522 matches. Tim Seifert also contributed an impressive unbeaten 62 runs, helping end Manchester Super Giants' three-match losing streak. Welsh Fire, batting first, scored 155 runs with Matt Short top-scoring with 71 runs before the Super Giants' chase.

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By the Numbers

•Jos Buttler now has 14,833 T20 runs after the match.
•He hit three consecutive sixes to break the record.
•Tim Seifert scored 62 not out in the same match.
•The match took place at Old Trafford.
•Welsh Fire scored 155 runs in their innings.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Jos Buttler scripts history, breaks Kieron Pollard's all-time T20 run record

What they're saying

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Jos Buttler achieved a significant cricket milestone on Wednesday. He surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the leading T20 run-scorer. Buttler's unbeaten 51 powered Manchester Super Giants to victory. Tim Seifert also contributed a strong unbeaten 62 for the team. This win ended Manchester Super Giants' losing streak.
— Yahoo Sports

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