England star wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler is on the verge of scripting history in Twenty20 cricket following an impressive half-century in the ongoing season of The Hundred. Representing Manchester Super Giants, Buttler smashed a resilient 55 runs against Trent Rockets in their clash on July 31. This half-century has brought the dynamic opener within striking distance of becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in the shortest format of the game, needing just 24 more runs to surpass the current world record.
Closing in on Kieron Pollard's World Record
During the match against Trent Rockets, Jos Buttler exhibited fine strokeplay, reaching 55 runs off just 37 deliveries. His innings featured 2 boundaries and 4 powerful sixes, helping propel Manchester Super Giants to a total of 137 runs. Beyond putting his team in a competitive position, the knock marked a significant personal milestone for the English batter as he edged closer to the top spot in global T20 run charts.
Buttler, who had recently surpassed West Indies powerhouse Chris Gayle to claim the second position on the all-time list, is now breathing down the neck of Kieron Pollard. Across a distinguished T20 career spanning 520 matches and 490 innings, Buttler has accumulated 14,780 runs at a stellar average of 35.44. Pollard currently holds the record with 14,803 runs to his name. With a margin of only 24 runs remaining, Buttler requires just 25 runs in his next outing to leapfrog Pollard and claim the crown as the highest run-getter in T20 history.
Highest Run-Scorers in T20 Cricket History
The leaderboard for the highest run-makers in T20 cricket showcases an elite group of international power-hitters, dominated largely by West Indian and English stalwarts
- Kieron Pollard (West Indies): 14,803 runs
- Jos Buttler (England): 14,780 runs
- Chris Gayle (West Indies): 14,562 runs
- Alex Hales (England): 14,449 runs
- David Warner (Australia): 14,284 runs
Manchester Super Giants' Campaign and Playoff Pursuit
A total of 14 matches have been completed in the current edition of The Hundred. Manchester Super Giants currently occupy the second position on the points table with 8 points from 4 matches, having registered 2 victories alongside 2 consecutive defeats. Despite the recent setback of back-to-back losses, the team maintains a healthy net run rate of +0.610, keeping them well in contention for the top spot.
With 4 group stage matches remaining in their campaign, Manchester Super Giants face a crucial stretch to secure direct qualification for the tournament final. As the team looks to regain winning momentum, Jos Buttler's stellar form with the bat will remain essential to their postseason ambitions.
