Jos Buttler writes history, surpasses MS Dhoni and becomes… | Cricket News

Jos Buttler Saturday etched his name in the record books, surpassing MS Dhoni Became the wicketkeeper to hit the most sixes in international cricket. The England batsman achieved this milestone by smashing 131 off 64 balls in the fifth T20I against India at the Rose Bowl. Buttler hit eight sixes in his innings to take his career international sixes to 366 and surpass DhoniThe long term mark is 359. The 35-year-old looked back at the passing years with one of the finest knocks of his T20I career, reaching a milestone in style as England beat India by 56 runs and completed a historic 4-0 sweep in the five-match series. Buttler’s game included 12 fours and eight sixes, his second T20I century and the highest score of his International T20 career. After reaching his half-century off 34 balls, he accelerated brilliantly and needed just 17 more deliveries to reach his century. His amazing stand with the captain Harry Brooke It proved decisive. The duo scored a combined 233 runs for the second wicket, setting a new record for the most partnership for any wicket in men’s T20I history. Brooke remained unbeaten on 95 off just 45 balls as England narrowly missed out on a century at 257 for 3. Despite half-centuries missing from Ishan Kishan (56) and Tilak Varma (53), India’s reply never seriously threatened the target. The visiting team’s record of 8 wins and 201 losses ultimately helped England achieve a comprehensive victory. Buttler hit 8 sixes, Brooke also hit 8 sixes, and the two hit 16 highest scores in total. In comparison, India hit just eight sixes as a team. The latest milestone adds a new chapter to Buttler’s illustrious international career, underscoring his reputation as one of the most devastating wicketkeeper-batsmen in the game.

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