Jos Buttler, England’s current white-ball captain and the mastermind behind their 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup victory, celebrated his 33rd birthday on Friday. Since his debut in 2011, Buttler has been a consistent force in English cricket, particularly in white-ball formats, thanks to his explosive batting and cool-headed leadership.
Jos Buttler’s approach to the game is intriguing; his calm demeanour off the field contrasts sharply with his destructive hitting prowess on it. This unique blend of traits has played a pivotal role in England’s numerous victories over the years.
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In the Test format, Jos Buttler has played 57 matches, amassing 2,907 runs at an average of 31.94. He boasts two centuries and 18 fifties, with a highest score of 152, showcasing his ability to adapt across formats.
Moving on to One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Jos Buttler has represented England in 165 games, scoring 4,647 runs at an impressive average of 41.49. He has recorded 11 centuries and 24 fifties in this format, with a best of 162*. Currently, he stands as England’s sixth-highest ODI run-scorer, with Eoin Morgan leading the pack.
Buttler’s crowning achievement came in 2019 when he played a vital role in England’s historic ICC Cricket World Cup victory, their first on home soil. He scored 312 runs during the tournament at an average of 34.66, including a match-winning 59 in the final against New Zealand.
In the T20I arena, Buttler is England’s leading run-scorer and ranks ninth overall, accumulating 2,766 runs in 109 matches at an average of 35.01 and a blistering strike rate exceeding 144. He has a century and 20 fifties to his name, with a best of 101*.
Jos Buttler Career:
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 57 | 100 | 9 | 2907 | 152 | 31.95 | 5365 | 54.18 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 339 | 33 |
| ODI | 165 | 138 | 26 | 4647 | 162 | 41.49 | 3940 | 117.94 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 374 | 158 |
| T20I | 109 | 100 | 21 | 2766 | 101 | 35.01 | 1912 | 144.67 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 244 | 117 |
| IPL | 96 | 95 | 10 | 3223 | 124 | 37.92 | 2173 | 148.32 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 319 | 149 |
Notably, Jos Buttler led England to their second ICC T20 World Cup title in the previous year, finishing as the team’s top run-scorer and fourth overall. He amassed 225 runs in six innings at an average of 45.00, including two half-centuries and an unbeaten 80*.
Buttler’s remarkable T20 World Cup performances have made him the seventh-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history, with 799 runs in 27 matches at an average of 42.05, maintaining an astonishing strike rate.
With 10,320 runs in 331 international matches at an average of 36.59, including 14 centuries and 62 fifties, Buttler ranks as England’s 11th-highest run-scorer in international cricket.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Buttler has showcased his talent for the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). In 96 IPL matches, he has amassed 3,223 runs at an average of 37.92, with five centuries and 19 fifties, highlighting his adaptability to different formats.
While he previously won the IPL with MI in 2017, Buttler’s standout moment arrived in 2022, when he claimed the coveted Orange Cap with RR and was part of the runners-up team. In that season, he registered an astonishing 863 runs in 17 matches at an average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. His four centuries equalled the record for most centuries in a single IPL season, sharing the honour with Virat Kohli.
As England prepares to defend their World Cup title in 2023, Buttler’s form will undoubtedly be crucial. His ability to adapt and perform across formats, combined with his leadership and big-game mentality, make him a vital asset for England’s cricketing future. Buttler’s journey continues to inspire cricket fans worldwide, proving that excellence knows no boundaries.
