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July 24, 2026

Jos Buttler T20 Record Breaks Chris Gayle's Historic Run Tally

Jos Buttler T20 Record Breaks Chris Gayle's Historic Run Tally

England star Jos Buttler has added another chapter to his remarkable white-ball career after overtaking Chris Gayle to become the second-highest run scorer in men's T20 cricket. The milestone arrived during The Hundred 2026, where Manchester Super Giants faced London Spirit at Lord's.

The right-hander needed only a modest contribution to get there. Buttler scored 16 from 11 balls with a four and a six, yet those runs carried huge significance. They lifted his career tally to 14,572 runs, pushing him ahead of Gayle's 14,562.

The latest Jos Buttler T20 record has sparked fresh debate over who deserves to be called the greatest batter the format has ever produced. Gayle's explosive legacy remains unmatched in many ways, especially with his 22 T20 centuries, but Buttler has built his reputation through relentless consistency across leagues and international cricket.

Most Runs in Men's T20 Cricket

  • Kieron Pollard (West Indies): 14,803
  • Jos Buttler (England): 14,572
  • Chris Gayle (West Indies): 14,562
  • Alex Hales (England): 14,449
  • David Warner (Australia): 14,284
  • Virat Kohli (India): 14,218

Buttler Now Chasing Pollard's All-Time T20 Record

Only Kieron Pollard now sits above Buttler in the all-time standings. The former West Indies captain leads the chart with 14,803 runs, leaving Buttler just 231 behind. That gap suddenly looks far more manageable with plenty of cricket still ahead.

The rest of the leaderboard underlines the quality of the company Buttler now keeps. Alex Hales, David Warner and Virat Kohli all remain close behind, making the race for the top position one of the biggest stories in franchise cricket this season.

Beyond domestic tournaments, Buttler continues to dominate for England. He has scored 4,212 runs in T20 internationals, making him England's leading batter in the format and one of only a handful of players to cross the 4,000-run mark. His captaincy also delivered England the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in 2022.

With The Hundred 2026 still in full swing, attention has already shifted to Pollard's long-standing record. If Buttler maintains his current form, another major piece of T20 history could fall before the season ends.