Jos Buttler surpasses Kieron Pollard as T20 cricket's all-time leading scorer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Jos Buttler became the highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket during a match where he scored 51 from 20 balls for the Manchester Super Giants against the Fire. This achievement came as he surpassed Kieron Pollard's previous record of 14,803 runs, marking a significant milestone in his career. Buttler's total now stands at 14,833 runs after a notable performance in his 522nd T20 match. The 35-year-old has been in strong form, scoring over 50 in three of his last four matches and is highlighted for his remarkable consistency since the 2021 season.
- •Buttler scored his record-setting runs in August 2026.
- •His innings helped the Manchester Super Giants secure a win.
- •He reached 14,833 runs, surpassing Kieron Pollard.
- •Buttler is recognized for a career spanning 522 T20 matches.
- •He has scored 50+ runs in three of his last four matches.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
- 7:25 PMBBC Sport — How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
"BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
"BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 7:39 PMHow Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 7:25 PMHow Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT
BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.
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