England’s Jos Buttler (AP photo)
The England wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton on Tuesday, where the hosts cruised to a 119-run victory and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Buttler came into the game needing to close the gap on Rohit’s tally of 4,231 runs. He did so in style, smashing 80 off 44 balls to take his overall T20I tally to 4,292 runs from 161 matches.
Buttler and Brook Propel England to 254
Jos Buttler scored 80 runs, hitting eight fours and three sixes, and reached his half-century in just 29 balls. His partnership with England captain Harry Brook put Sri Lanka under significant pressure. Brook continued the momentum, finishing with an impressive unbeaten 114 runs off 49 deliveries. England concluded their innings at 254 for 4 in 20 overs.
Brook was named Player of the Match after his unbeaten 114, but the night also belonged to Buttler, who moved past Rohit to claim second place on the T20I run-scoring charts.