England batsman Jos Buttler topped the list of batters with most runs against India in a T20I match. In the process, he went past the previous record set by Evin Lewis (125 not out) during his stay at the crease in the ongoing Fifth T20I against India at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
The former England white-ball captain produced one of the finest innings of his T20I career, reaching his century in just 51 deliveries before accelerating further in the death overs. Buttler's breathtaking knock was studded with 12 boundaries and eight sixes as he dismantled the Indian bowling attack with a flawless mix of timing, power, and innovation.
Walking out to open the innings, Buttler looked in complete control from the outset and ensured England maintained
a brisk scoring rate throughout the innings. He punished anything loose and capitalised on every scoring opportunity, leaving India's bowlers with no answers on a batting-friendly surface.
Buttler found excellent support from stand-in captain Harry Brook, who remained unbeaten on 95 off 53 balls. The pair stitched together a match-defining second-wicket partnership worth over 150 runs, taking the attack to every Indian bowler and denying the visitors any opportunity to fight back.
In the end, England ended with 257/1, which is now the highest team total ever recorded against India in T20 Internationals, underlining the hosts' batting dominance in the series finale.
India endured a torrid evening with the ball as every bowler came under attack. Buttler was particularly severe on anything short or overpitched, while Brook matched him stroke for stroke to ensure England never lost momentum.
How Did Netizens React To Buttler's Innings?
Social media erupted as Jos Buttler smashed the Indian bowlers all around the park. Many users hailed him as the 'legend of the T20I' setup due to the explosive batting power that he brings to the table for England at the top of the order.
A knock that had everything. 💯
Power, precision and composure, #JosButtler showcased his full range with a stunning century. 💪#ENGvIND 5th T20I 👉 Streaming LIVE on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/ld5zJrz6Tt— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 11, 2026
Sir jos Buttler saved humanity again
— Ritayan (@huihuian69) July 11, 2026
They played so bad they got Jos Buttler back to form!???#INDvsENG
— The4thUmpire (@Da4thUmpire) July 11, 2026
India vs England | 5th T20I
— Gaurav Kadam ✍️ (@GAURAVK56005649) July 11, 2026
India needed 257 runs to win🥶.
What a crazy batting display🤯!
Harry Brook: 45 balls 95 runs
Jos Buttler: 64 balls 131 runs
Absolute fireworks from the two English batters🔥! #INDvENG #T20Cricket #harrybrook #josbuttler#england pic.twitter.com/OzZjS5fJLV
Anchor like Kohli, hit like Russell, dominate like Gayle. One man did all three, and his name is Jos Buttler.
— Caught At Silly Point (@atsillypoint) July 11, 2026
It is sad that we do not see much of Jos Buttler these days. Age and form catch up with everyone, and it is an unfortunate turn in his story. So before the memory fades,… pic.twitter.com/Z9PBgHohzx
51 BALL HUNDRED BY JOS BUTTLER.
— BeyondThePitch (@Kingkha05301776) July 11, 2026
- Jos The Boss is back to his very best, a fantastic century against India.#Buttler pic.twitter.com/T8cR5iURNR
