15000. Buttler first to 15,000 T20 runs

Jos Buttler became the first batter to reach 15,000 T20 runs during England’s second T20I against Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens. The milestone came in 528 matches, at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 147.46.

He passed Kieron Pollard’s mark of 14,999 with a single off Eshan Malinga in the fifth over of England’s chase.

England won by six wickets to finish the series 2-0 ahead.