England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler moved past Kieron Pollard to take top spot on the list of highest run-scorers in T20s during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Buttler reached the landmark with a single off the bowling of Eshan Malinga in the fifth over of England’s chase.
The 36-year-old also became the first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs. He has done so in 528 matches at an average of 35.46 and a strike-rate 147.46.
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He has scored his runs representing England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Manchester Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Somerset, Paarl Royals, Mumbai Indians, Sydney Thunder, Comilla Victorians, Durban’s Super Giants, Melbourne Renegades, and England Lions.
Here is a list of the top 10 run-scorers in T20s:
Top 10 run-scorers in T20s:
Jos Buttler (England) — 15,000 runs*
Kieron Pollard (West Indies) — 14,999 runs
Alex Hales (England) — 14,581 runs
Chris Gayle (West Indies) — 14,562 runs
David Warner (Australia) — 14,284 runs
Virat Kohli (India) — 14,218 runs
James Vince (England) — 14,187 runs
Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) — 13,571 runs
Quinton de Kock (South Africa) — 13,046 runs
Faf du Plessis (South Africa) — 12,782 runs
Published on Sep 18, 2026
