England star batter became the fourth highest run-getter in T20Is after the second Sri Lanka vs England match of the three-match series, on Sunday. Buttler is now only behind Pakistan's Babar Azam, India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on the most T20I runs list.
England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, chasing down a revised target of 169 in the rain-affected second T20I. The series win comes after England's 2-1 win against Sri Lanka in the ODI series earlier.
England secured an 11-run win over Sri Lanka via the DLS method to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after a rain-affected series opener at Pallekele. Adil Rashid's three-wicket haul, along with Sam Curran's historic hat-trick, were the standout factors in the visitors' win.
Sri Lanka have named a 16-player squad for the three-match T20I series against England, set to begin on January 30 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The T20I series comes on the back of a three-match ODI contest between the two teams, which England won 2-1.
Following the win against New Zealand in the second Test at Galle, Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasriya heaped praise on his teammate Nishan Peiris after his brilliant performance in the second innings of the Test match.
England would be looking to register a win against the Asia Champions to secure a place in the semi-finals. A loss will see them flying back to the United Kingdom.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], January 28 (ANI): Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel has stepped down following the 2-0 loss against England in the home Test series.
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): After losing the Test series 2-0 against England due to dismal batting performance from the batters, Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal on Monday said that the side needs to bat like visiting skipper Joe Root.
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): Dominic Sibley hit an unbeaten 56 and Jos Buttler made a 48-ball 46 as England chased down 164 to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second Test on Monday at the Galle International Stadium to clinch the series 2-0.
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 25 (ANI): Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the ongoing second Test between Sri Lanka and England at the Galle International Stadium will go down to the wire.
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler on Sunday said that Joe Root's 186-run knock against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a "masterclass" against spin.
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 24 (ANI): Joe Root's knock of 186 helped England stay on course against Sri Lanka on day three of the ongoing second Test on Sunday here at the Galle International Stadium.