Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Jos Buttler Sets England White-Ball Run Record Despite Defeat
Jos Buttler reached an important cricket record for England.
He became the first England batter with more than 10,000 runs in one-day and Twenty20 international matches combined.
He reached the mark while scoring 69 runs against Sri Lanka.
Buttler had to leave the game hurt before finishing his innings.
Sri Lanka scored 321 runs in its 50 overs.
Kusal Mendis made 121 runs and helped Sri Lanka build a strong total.
England started well with a 143-run opening partnership.
However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers defended the total well at the end.
Sri Lanka won by 16 runs, making the series score 1-1.
Jos Buttler became the first England batter to surpass 10,000 combined ODI and T20I runs.
He scored 69 from 49 balls before retiring hurt during England’s run chase.
Sri Lanka defeated England by 16 runs after posting 321/6 in the second ODI at Leeds.
Kusal Mendis scored 121 and reached 5,000 ODI runs during Sri Lanka’s innings.
The victory levelled the three-match series at 1-1.
- Who
- Jos Buttler and England played Sri Lanka, with Kusal Mendis leading Sri Lanka’s batting effort.
- What
- Buttler became England’s first batter to pass 10,000 combined ODI and T20I runs, while Sri Lanka won the second ODI by 16 runs.
- When
- September 25; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Leeds, United Kingdom.
- Why
- Buttler reached the record during England’s run chase, but Sri Lanka’s century from Kusal Mendis and strong death-overs bowling secured the win.
- Buttler’s combined ODI and T20I runs
- 10,062 in 367 matches
- Buttler’s ODI record
- 5,678 runs in 204 matches, including 11 centuries
- Buttler’s T20I record
- 4,384 runs in 163 matches, including two centuries
- Buttler’s innings in the match
- 69 runs from 49 balls, with five fours and five sixes
- Sri Lanka’s total
- 321/6 in 50 overs
- Kusal Mendis’ score
- 121 runs from 100 balls
- Series result
- The three-match series was level at 1-1 after Sri Lanka’s win