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Buttler Becomes T20 Cricket’s Leading Run-Scorer
Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 51 off 20 balls helped Manchester Super Giants chase 155 in 69 balls and end a three-match losing streak.
- On Wednesday, August 5, Jos Buttler shattered the T20 world record for most runs, surpassing Kieron Pollard during Manchester Super Giants' victory over Welsh Fire at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
- Buttler assumed the captaincy for Manchester Super Giants following the departure of Aiden Markram, who returned to South Africa for personal reasons, the franchise confirmed on Wednesday.
- With 14,833 runs in 522 matches, Buttler surpassed Pollard's 14,803. His unbeaten 51 off 20 balls during the match secured a nine-wicket win against Welsh Fire.
- Welsh Fire posted 155/4 in their innings, led by Matt Short's 71 and Phil Salt's 48. The Super Giants responded with a dominant chase, Tim Seifert and Paul Walter fueling the nine-wicket victory.
- Buttler cemented his legacy by outperforming West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who sits third on the all-time T20 run list with 14,562 runs. The record-breaking performance helped the team snap a losing streak.
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Jos Buttler scripts history, breaks Kieron Pollard's all
Jos Buttler achieved a significant cricket milestone on Wednesday. He surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the leading T20 run-scorer. Buttler's unbeaten 51 powered Manchester Super Giants to victory. Tim Seifert also contributed a strong unbeaten 62 for the team. This win ended Manchester Super Giants' losing streak.
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