Jos Buttler becomes England's first batter to 10,000 runs across ODIs and T20Is
Buttler reached the landmark during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley, though England lost the match
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has created new history in international cricket. He has become the first England batter to complete 10,000 international runs combining both the ODI and T20I formats. Reaching this figure across the two limited-overs formats will be counted among the biggest achievements for any England batter so far. He achieved the feat during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds. This is the first time in England's cricket history that a batter has crossed the 10,000-run mark by combining ODI and T20I runs.
In this match, Sri Lanka batted first and put up a huge total of 322 runs. Chasing such a big target was not easy for the England team, and in the end England could not chase down the total. But it was in this very match, in which England suffered defeat, that Buttler set this new record. No England batter had achieved this feat in limited-overs cricket before, which is why Buttler's achievement is considered special for his career as well.
Captain Jos Buttler played a blistering innings of 69 runs against Sri Lanka in this match. But his innings could not get England over the line. After a fine century from Kusal Mendis, and with disciplined bowling from the bowlers at the right moments, Sri Lanka defeated England in the second ODI. With this thrilling win, Sri Lanka have levelled the three-match series 1-1, meaning the series is now level and the next match promises to be an interesting contest.
Jos Buttler is regarded as one of the most dangerous batters in cricket today. He has played a crucial role for England in the middle order, and his place in the team's batting lineup has always been considered very strong. Buttler also played a major role in England winning the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup, having played important innings for his team in big tournaments as well. This new record has further enhanced his standing in world cricket, especially in English cricket.
