Hyderabad: England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has achieved a major milestone in T20 cricket by overtaking West Indies legend Chris Gayle to become the second-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Buttler reached the landmark during The Hundred 2026 while representing Manchester Originals against London Spirit. He scored 16 runs in the match, taking his overall T20 tally to 14,572 runs in 487 innings, moving past Gayle’s 14,562 runs in 455 innings. Known for his explosive batting, Buttler has been one of the most consistent performers in T20 cricket, excelling in international matches as well as franchise leagues such as the IPL, The Hundred, and other global tournaments. His achievement further cements his status as one of the greatest white-ball cricketers of the modern era.West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard continues to lead the all-time T20 run-scoring charts with 14,803 runs in 663 innings. England’s Alex Hales occupies fourth place with 14,449 runs, while Australia’s David Warner completes the top five with 14,284 runs.
Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers in T20 Cricket
- Kieron Pollard (West Indies) – 14,803 runs (663 innings)
- Jos Buttler (England) – 14,572 runs (487 innings)
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 14,562 runs (455 innings)
- Alex Hales (England) – 14,449 runs
- David Warner (Australia) – 14,284 runs
Buttler’s latest milestone highlights his remarkable consistency and longevity in the shortest format, with the England star now trailing only Kieron Pollard in the all-time T20 run-scoring list.
