Jos Buttler Breaks MS Dhoni's Record For Most International Sixes As Wicketkeeper-Batter, Achieves Feat During IND vs ENG 5th T20I
Jos Buttler has made history, surpassing MS Dhoni's record for most international sixes by a wicketkeeper during his sensational 131-run innings against India in the 5th T20I on July 11, 2026. This monumental knock at The Utilita Bowl in Southampton, starting at 7:00 PM BST, powered England to a dominant 56-run victory and a resounding 4-0 series whitewash.
England's formidable white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has redefined wicketkeeper-batsman heroics, carving a new piece of history by becoming the custodian with the most international sixes across all formats. The 35-year-old batting maestro achieved the monumental milestone during a sensational innings of 131 runs off just 64 balls against India in the fifth and final T20 International (T20I) at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, July 11, 2026. England Whitewash India 4-0 in IND vs ENG 2026 T20Is; Harry Brook and Jos Buttler's Record-Stand Help Three Lions Clinch 5th T20I.
Buttler's breathtaking display of power-hitting saw him smash eight towering sixes, taking his career tally to an astounding 360 international maximums, thereby eclipsing the long-standing record of 359 sixes held by former Indian captain, MS Dhoni. South Africa's Quinton de Kock is the third wicket-keeper batter to reach the 300 international sixes mark, ahead of Adam Gilchrist and Brendon McCullum.
Most International Sixes As Wicket-Keeper
| Rank | Player | International Sixes |
| 1 | Jos Buttler (England) | 360 |
| 2 | MS Dhoni (India) | 359 |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock (South Africa) | 300 |
| 4 | Adam Gilchrist (Australia) | 259 |
| 5 | Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) | 208 |
Buttler's historic achievement further solidifies his legacy as one of the most destructive wicketkeeper-batsmen in cricket history, continuing to push the boundaries of modern white-ball cricket. His record-breaking innings will undoubtedly be remembered as a pivotal moment in the ongoing rivalry between these two cricketing giants.
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