Jos Buttler Backs India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi To Break His Most T20 Runs Record (Watch Video)

Manchester, UK – Jos Buttler, the dynamic England white-ball maestro, created history on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, by surpassing West Indies legend Chris Gayle to become the highest run-scorer in the annals of Twenty20 cricket. The momentous achievement, reached during a blistering innings for Manchester Super Giants in The Men's Hundred, was swiftly followed by a remarkable prediction from Buttler, who named prodigious Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the player destined to break his newly set world record. The Hundred 2026: Aiden Markram Sidelined for Rest of Season, Jos Buttler Named Stand-In Manchester Super Giants Captain.

A New King of T20 Cricket

Buttler climbed to the summit of T20 cricket during Manchester Super Giants’ dominant nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire at Old Trafford. Needing 21 runs to eclipse Chris Gayle's long-standing tally, Buttler unleashed an unbeaten 51 runs off just 20 balls, including two fours and six towering sixes, at an astounding strike rate of 255.00. His record-breaking moment came with the first of three consecutive sixes off Marco Jansen. The innings ensured the Super Giants chased down Welsh Fire's total of 155/4 with 31 balls to spare.

This landmark achievement sees Buttler’s career T20 runs tally now stands at a remarkable 14,570 from 522 matches (492 innings), including nine centuries and 105 half-centuries. He surpassed Chris Gayle, who previously held the record with 14,562 runs from 463 matches.

The Indian Prodigy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

In a candid post-match interview with Sky Cricket, Buttler acknowledged his pride but also looked to the future. “Yeah, it’s really cool actually to think you’ve got the most T20 runs out of everyone,” Buttler stated. “Someone will surpass it one day, and his name’s probably Sooryavanshi. But no, it’s a proud moment.”

The player in question, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (born March 27, 2011), is an Indian batting sensation currently just 15 years old. His fearless batting and extraordinary power have already made him one of the most closely watched young talents in world cricket. Sooryavanshi, who made his T20I debut in July 2026, has already made a significant impact in international cricket, with a top score of 81 in a T20I match against Zimbabwe, contributing to his overall tally of 193 runs in 6 matches. Earlier this year, he amassed 439 runs in the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup, earning him the Player of the Tournament award. He also holds the distinction of being the youngest ever IPL player, debuting for Rajasthan Royals at just 14 years and 23 days on April 19, 2025, where he scored 34 off 20 balls. Former Captain Ben Stokes Eyes England Coaching Role After International Retirement.

Leading T20 Run-Scorers (All Time)

Buttler’s journey to the top has been marked by consistency across various global T20 leagues and international cricket. His recent resurgence in form, following a challenging period, makes this record all the more poignant for the former England captain. With a new benchmark set and a thrilling prophecy made, the world of T20 cricket eagerly watches both Buttler's continued brilliance and the burgeoning career of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

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