England opener Jos Buttler registered another T20 century in spectacular style and dismissed Indian spinner Axar Patel to complete the century.
An ecstatic Jos Buttler took off his helmet, raised his arms in the air and hugged England captain Harry Brook, who was at the other end of the crease.
Josh Butler’s century, 200 runs for England
The 16th over of the first innings of the India vs England fifth T20 match was eventful as England achieved many achievements in this over.
After Butler’s century on the second ball of the over, Harry Brook took England beyond 200 runs by hitting a six off Axar Patel on the fourth ball. On the sixth ball, Josh Buttler hit a four and took the partnership with Harry Brook to 200 runs, England’s highest ever partnership in T20Is, breaking Eoin Morgan and Dawid Malan’s record of 182 runs.
Highest partnership for England in T20I
201* J Buttler – H Brooke vs Ind Southampton 2026
182 D Malan – E Morgan vs NZ Napier 2019
170* J Buttler – A Hales vs Ind Adelaide 2022
167* J Buttler – D Malan vs SA Cape Town 2020
