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Jos Buttler loses T20 run record to Kieron Pollard

2026-08-30 · Jos Buttler · Player Focus

Jos Buttler is no longer the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. Kieron Pollard reclaimed the record from the England star on Thursday, ending a reign that lasted just 22 days.

How did Pollard take back the record?

Pollard needed 35 runs to pass Buttler's tally of 14,890 T20 runs. Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, he smashed 65 runs from just 26 balls against Saint Lucia Kings. That explosive knock at the Brian Lara Stadium pushed his career total to 14,921 runs. His innings came at a strike rate of 250 and included five sixes, taking him past 1,000 sixes in the format. Pollard now eyes becoming the first player to reach 15,000 T20 runs.

When did Buttler hold the record?

Buttler had moved to the top of the run-scoring list in early August 2026. He achieved the feat while playing for and captaining the Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred. That performance briefly moved him ahead of Pollard, who had himself only taken the record from Chris Gayle earlier in the year. The back-and-forth battle for the top spot highlights the competitive nature of modern T20 cricket.

What does Buttler think about his record being broken?

While the latest sources don't contain a new quote from Buttler on losing the record, a previous story highlighted his forward-looking perspective. Earlier, he had named Indian teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a likely candidate to eventually break his own T20 run-scoring record. This shows Buttler views records as milestones for the next generation to surpass.

What are the key numbers in this rivalry?

The tussle between Pollard and Buttler involves some staggering statistics. Here’s a quick comparison of their T20 careers as of late August 2026.

PlayerT20 RunsT20 MatchesSixes
Kieron Pollard14,9217491,010
Jos Buttler14,890Data not specifiedData not specified

Pollard's longevity is remarkable. He has played 749 matches across 666 innings. Andre Russell is a distant third on the all-time sixes list with 808, far behind Pollard and Gayle.

  • Pollard's Record: He scored 65 off 26 balls on Thursday, August 28, 2026, to pass Buttler.
  • Buttler's Reign: The England batter held the top spot for only 22 days after claiming it in early August.
  • Historic Context: Pollard and Chris Gayle are the only two players to have hit over 1,000 T20 sixes.

Buttler's immediate focus will now shift to his upcoming commitments.

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