Buttler first to reach 15,000 T20 runs, dethrones Pollard as No. 1

Jos Buttler became the first player to exceed 15,000 runs in T20 cricket and dethroned Kieron Pollard as the format's No. 1 run-scorer after England's victory over Sri Lanka, the Times of India reported on September 18, 2026.

The report said Buttler's performance helped England win the series by six wickets with ample overs left to play.