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Jos Buttler sets T20 run record in Super Giants victory over Fire

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:23 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Jos Buttler sets T20 run record in Super Giants victory over Fire

Summary

Jos Buttler set a new record for most runs in T20 cricket during Manchester Super Giants' nine-wicket win against Welsh Fire at Old Trafford. Buttler scored 51 runs off 20 balls, surpassing Kieron Pollard's previous record of 14,803 runs. Alongside Tim Seifert, who contributed an unbeaten 62, the Super Giants reached a target of 156 with 31 balls to spare. Welsh Fire, after winning the toss, posted 155 runs with Matt Short top-scoring at 71 runs. The Super Giants’ victory moves them into third place in the league, closing the gap on the Fire, who are now in second.

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By the Numbers

•Jos Buttler scores 51 runs, breaking T20 run record
•Super Giants chase down 156 runs with 31 balls remaining
•Tim Seifert contributes 62 runs to the total
•Welsh Fire scores 155 runs, led by Matt Short's 71
•Super Giants move to third in the league standings

Latest Updates

5:23 PMESPNcricinfo — Buttler takes T20 runs record as Super Giants snap losing streak
5:18 PMBBC Sport — Buttler breaks all-time T20 run record in win over Fire
4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win
4:42 PMBBC Sport — Buttler breaks T20 runs record in Super Giants win

What they're saying

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Jos Buttler becomes the all-time leading run scorer in T20 cricket, hitting an explosive 51 off 20 balls to give Manchester Super Giants a nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire to move up to third in the Men's Hundred table.
— BBC Sport