Buttler backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to one day eclipse his T20 runs record

Jos Buttler became the leading run-scorer in men’s T20 cricket during Manchester Super Giants’ match against Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2026, and he named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a player who could one day break that mark.

Buttler reached the top of the all-time T20 run charts with an unbeaten 51 off 20 balls in that match, an innings that included two fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 255.00. His total now stands at 14,833 runs in 522 T20 matches, which include nine centuries and 106 half-centuries. He moved past Kieron Pollard’s 14,803 runs in 746 T20 matches, while Chris Gayle remains third on 14,562 in 463 matches with 22 centuries and 88 half-centuries.

Asked on Sky Sports which player might eventually overtake him, Buttler identified Sooryavanshi and said: “You’ve got the most T20 runs out of anyone, but one day someone will break that record and his name is probably Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.”

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is described in reports as a left-handed batter who has emerged as one of India’s brightest young talents. He has drawn attention for a fearless batting style and has received praise from several current and former cricketers for his potential.

The narrative around the all-time T20 run list highlights the longevity and year-to-year consistency required to top it; established batters continue to add to their tallies while a group of younger players are beginning to climb the leaderboard. The discussion about future challengers has centred on players like Sooryavanshi as examples of that emerging cohort.

Sooryavanshi remains early in his career and, according to the coverage, has impressed observers; whether he surpasses Buttler will depend on how well he maintains his performance over the long term.