After climbing to the top of the men’s T20 cricket run-scoring rankings, England star Jos Buttler talked about his amazing journey and helped India’s fresh sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ultimately shatter his record.
During the Manchester Super Giants’ The Hundred 2026 match against Welsh Fire, Jos Buttler overtook former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard to become the highest run scorer in men’s T20 cricket history.
In a speech after the achievement, Jos Buttler talked about how his situation has changed significantly over the last several months. The former captain of England admitted that he had recently struggled for runs, but he credited his tenacity for his achievement.
It’s funny how fast cricket can evolve. You could be the lamp post one day and the dog the next. I was having trouble with form a few months ago. And I think I’m batting better than I’ve ever been, especially in the past few weeks. I’ve had a great time. There are only ever two choices available to you. Either you give up or you have the willpower to keep trying to find your form again. That’s what I’ve been concentrating on.
In an interview with Sky Cricket, Jos Buttler stated, “I’ve had energy and determination to try and get back there, and that’s what I’ve done.”
The seasoned batter also expressed his joy at topping a list that has some of the greatest T20 players of all time. Nonetheless, he jokingly predicted that 15-year-old Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might eventually break his record.
Buttler remarked, “Yeah, it’s really cool to think you have the most T20 runs out of everyone.” “One day, someone will surpass it; his name is most likely Sooryavanshi. However, this is a proud occasion.
Sooryavanshi has emerged as one of the most promising young players in the globe within the last year. The brave left-handed hitter has won numerous awards for his strong strokeplay.
During the Manchester Super Giants’ most recent game against MI London, the former West Indies all-rounder was in the opposition dugout. Buttler also revealed that he had hoped to pass Pollard.
“We actually played against MI London last game, and it would have been nice to get past Polly while he was there, sitting in the dugout,” he continued.
“I’m really proud of that because there are some great names and special players on there.”
Jos Buttler is now the second-highest run scorer in the league with 277 runs in six innings at an amazing average of 92.33 and a strike rate of 178.70. He played a key role in the remarkable season of the Manchester Super Giants.
