Jos Buttler becomes first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler made T20 cricket history by becoming the first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs. He achieved this landmark during England's second T20 International against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, surpassing West Indies legend Kieron Pollard who had 14,999 runs.

Buttler reached the milestone with a single off Eshan Malinga in the fifth over. He has accumulated his runs across 528 matches at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46, including nine centuries and 107 fifties. He has represented multiple franchises and teams including England, Lancashire, Manchester Originals, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and others.

England defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the match, restricting the visitors to 145/9 before chasing down the target in 12.1 overs. The victory extended England's winning streak over Sri Lanka in T20Is to 14 consecutive matches.