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Jos Buttler Makes History as First England Batter to Score 4000 T20I Runs

England's Jos Buttler has become the first batter from his country to score 4000 runs in T20 International cricket. He reached the milestone during England's T20 World Cup match against Scotland in Kolkata. The wicketkeeper-batter also recently became England's most-capped international player, surpassing James Anderson. Buttler now has over 12,000 runs across all formats for England.

Key Points: Jos Buttler First England Batter to 4000 T20I Runs

  • First England batter to 4000 T20I runs
  • Also played his 150th T20I match
  • Surpassed James Anderson as England's most capped player
  • Has over 12,000 international runs across formats
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Jos Buttler becomes first England batter to score 4000 T20I runs

Jos Buttler becomes the first England cricketer to score 4000 T20I runs, achieving the milestone in the T20 World Cup against Scotland.

"Jos Buttler scripted history as he became the first batter from his country to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20I cricket. - Report"

Kolkata, February 14

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler scripted history as he became the first batter from his country to reach the landmark of 4000 runs in T20I cricket.

Buttler achieved this feat during England's Group C ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

England batters behind Butler are former England captain Eoin Morgan (2458), Alex Hales (2074), David Malan (1892), and Jonny Bairstow (1671).

Buttler also became the fifth player to play 150 or more matches in T20Is. This list includes Ireland's Paul Stirling (163), India's Rohit Sharma (159), Ireland's George Dockrell (157), and Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi (150).

Earlier this month, Buttler scripted history as he became the most capped player for England in international cricket.

The right-handed batter achieved this feat during the second T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

The 35-year-old surpassed legendary seamer James Anderson, who played 401 international matches for the Three Lions. He picked up 991 wickets across all formats.

Buttler has notched up 12,422 runs in 406 international matches across formats for the Three Lions. In Test cricket, Buttler has made 2,907 runs in 57 matches and 100 innings at an average of 35.90.

The right-handed batter has scored two centuries and 18 half-centuries in the longest format. In ODIs, Buttler has amassed 5,515 runs in 199 matches and 171 innings at an average of 39.11.

The 35-year-old has made 11 hundreds and 29 half-centuries. In T20Is, Buttler has scored 4000 runs in 149 matches and 137 innings at an average of 34.78. The wicketkeeper-batter has smashed one century and 28 half-centuries.

England are at the fourth position in Group C standings of the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Three Lions are having two points with a Net Run Rate of -0.650.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Amazing achievement. But it also puts things in perspective. Our own Virat Kohli has over 4000 T20I runs too, right? Shows how competitive the top level is. Great for the sport!
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Vikram M
Playing 150+ T20Is itself is a huge testament to his fitness and consistency. At 35, to be England's most capped player is phenomenal. A legend of the white-ball game.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows both IPL and international cricket, Buttler's impact is massive. He's been a star for Rajasthan Royals for years. This milestone was well deserved.
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Karthik V
Respect for the achievement. But honestly, the article feels a bit too focused on stats. Would have liked more on his journey or his impact on England's aggressive batting philosophy.
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Priya S
He achieved this at Eden Gardens! What a historic ground for such a record. Wishing him and England the best for the rest of the World Cup (unless they play India, of course! 😄).

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