Jos Buttler scores century as England secures series win over India
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Jos Buttler scored 131 runs from 64 deliveries to lead England to a 56-run victory against India in the fifth T20 match. This result completed a 4-0 series sweep for England, who overtook India at the top of the ICC Men's T20 team rankings. Buttler's innings, which included 12 fours and eight sixes, eclipsed his previous T20I best. He partnered with Harry Brook, who contributed 95 runs off 45 balls, establishing the highest second-wicket partnership in T20I history. England set a target of 258, and despite efforts from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma, India fell short, struggling at 200 all out.
- •Jos Buttler scores 131 runs, highest T20I score
- •Harry Brook adds 95 runs, forming record partnership
- •England sets target of 258; India all out for 200
- •England wins series 4-0, overtaking India in rankings
- •Next ODI match scheduled for Tuesday at 10:30am
"Jos Buttler produced a box-office performance with the bat to lead England to a sensational 56-run T20 victory against India and a 4-0 series sweep.
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