New Delhi | England’s star batter and former captain Jos Buttler etched his name into the history books by achieving a landmark feat never before accomplished by an English cricketer. During the second T20 International against Sri Lanka, Buttler played his 402nd international match, becoming the most-capped international cricketer in England’s history.
With this appearance, the 35-year-old surpassed legendary fast bowler James Anderson, who previously held the record with 401 international matches for England. Buttler’s achievement marks a significant milestone in a career defined by consistency, adaptability and match-winning performances across formats.
In the second T20I, Buttler scored a brisk 39 off 29 balls, contributing decisively to England’s victory. The win helped England secure an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.
Most International Matches for England
Jos Buttler’s international career now includes:
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57 Test matches
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199 One-Day Internationals
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146 T20 Internationals
Although Buttler has not featured in Test cricket since September 2022, his overall impact across formats remains unmatched. He has amassed 12,308 international runs in 402 matches—2,907 in Tests, 5,515 in ODIs, and 3,925 in T20 Internationals.
Fourth-Highest Run-Scorer in T20 Internationals
Buttler is also on the verge of another major milestone. He currently stands as the fourth-highest run-scorer in T20 International history, inching closer to the elite 4,000-run mark in the format. He is England’s leading run-scorer in T20Is and trails only Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli globally.
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired from T20 Internationals, Buttler has a strong opportunity to climb further up the all-time list in the coming months.
Top 5 Run-Scorers in T20 Internationals
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Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 4,505 runs (139 matches)
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Rohit Sharma (India) – 4,231 runs (159 matches)
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Virat Kohli (India) – 4,188 runs (125 matches)
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Jos Buttler (England) – 3,925 runs (146 matches)
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Paul Stirling (Ireland) – 3,888 runs (161 matches)
Jos Buttler’s record-breaking appearance is a testament to his longevity, fitness and enduring importance to England cricket. As he continues to perform at the highest level, Buttler remains one of the most influential and dynamic white-ball players of his generation.
