Jos Buttler has moved to the top of the men's T20 run charts, strengthening his case as the format's run-scoring great. The England batter reached the landmark in fitting fashion, launching Marco Jansen for six at Old Trafford.
The shot was classic Buttler: clean, attacking and decisive. He hit the ball over square leg and into the balcony area of the hotel beyond the stand, a moment that underlined why he has become such a dominant figure in T20 cricket.
Buttler's rise to the summit is being framed around more than one innings or one spectacular stroke. His standing in the format has been built on sustained run-making, an ability to score quickly, and a style that combines power with precision against top-level bowling.
That latest milestone adds another chapter to Buttler's white-ball legacy. Becoming the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket is a landmark that reflects both longevity and impact, and the way he got there only reinforced the image of a batter who has shaped the modern format.
