Jos Buttler leads England to T20 win over Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler powered England to a convincing T20 win over Sri Lanka with a blistering 52 off just 28 balls on 22 Sep 2026.

Buttler came in at number three and attacked from the first ball, hitting six fours and two sixes during his innings. The innings came at a key time in the series, reinforcing his role as a finisher.

With the T20 World Cup qualifiers approaching, Buttler’s form provides a major boost to England’s top order. His ability to accelerate in the powerplay and middle overs makes him a key asset. Fans can check the [fixtures](/fixtures) to see when England next faces Sri Lanka or other rivals in white-ball action.

Despite competition for places, Buttler retained his spot as both wicketkeeper and opening batter in this match. His keeping was sharp throughout, with no byes conceded and two clean stumpings. The coaching staff has backed his dual role, especially in high-pressure games.

While not a century, it was his fastest fifty of the season and came under pressure during a run chase. His aggregate in T20Is now stands at 2,104 runs at an average of 31.8.

• Jos Buttler scored 52 runs off 28 balls with a strike rate of 185.7
• England won the T20 match against Sri Lanka by 18 runs on 22 Sep 2026
• Buttler recorded two stumpings and conceded no byes behind the wickets
• This was his third fifty in the last four T20 internationals