England's Jos Buttler owns most T20I runs against India: Stats
What's the story
India and England will lock horns in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup second semi-final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The two teams also clashed in the semi-finals of the last two editions. This time, England would need their most experienced batter, Jos Buttler, to fire against a star-studded bowling attack. Despite his poor form, Buttler is the highest run-scorer against India in T20Is.
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Most T20I runs against India
According to ESPNcricinfo, Buttler is the highest run-scorer against India in T20Is. Across 27 matches, he has racked up 644 runs at an average of 32.2. His tally includes a strike rate of 143.75. Buttler also has five half-centuries under his belt. Notably, South Africa's David Miller is the only other batter to have slammed 600-plus T20I runs against India (626).
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Breakdown of his runs
The majority of Buttler's T20I runs against India have come away from home (home of the opposition). He owns 381 runs from 16 away games at a strike rate of 144.86. Buttler has just 149 runs from eight home T20Is against India.
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Buttler fired in T20 WC 2022 semi-final
Buttler starred for England in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against India at Adelaide Oval. He hammered a 49-ball 80* (9 fours and 3 sixes), helping England chase down 169. Buttler shared an unbeaten 170-run opening stand with Alex Hales (86*).
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Over 4,000 runs in T20Is
Despite his stature, Buttler has been battling a poor run in the ongoing T20 World Cup. His recent scores read 0, 2, 7, 3, and 3. Buttler, the former captain, is the only England player with 3,000-plus runs in T20Is. Across 154 matches, he has racked up 4,012 runs at a strike rate of 147.77 (28 half-centuries and 1 hundred).