# T20 cricket all-time run-scoring record

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> Updated: 2026-09-18T01:28:23.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The record for the most runs scored in T20 cricket history has undergone a shift between Kieron Pollard and Jos Buttler.

In late August 2026, West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard reclaimed the record while playing for the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League. By scoring 65 runs against the Saint Lucia Kings, Pollard reached a total of 14,921 runs, surpassing England’s Jos Buttler.

However, by mid-September 2026, Jos Buttler regained the top position during England’s T20I series against Sri Lanka. During the second match of that series, Buttler became the first player to reach the 15,000-run milestone in T20 cricket, overtaking Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in the format’s history.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Jos Buttler sets T20 record as England sweeps Sri Lanka

England swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in their T20I series, highlighted by Jos Buttler becoming the first player to reach 15,000 T20 cricket runs.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-buttler-becomes-first-player-to-reach-15000-t20-cricket-runs

### 2026-08-27: Kieron Pollard becomes T20 cricket's all-time leading run-scorer

Kieron Pollard has become the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Jos Buttler after a 65-run performance for the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kieron-pollard-becomes-t20-crickets-all-time-leading-run-scorer

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