England and South Africa are set to commence their ODI series on September 2nd. In this series, England's seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman, Jos Buttler, has an opportunity to achieve a special record.
Sports News: The upcoming ODI series against South Africa could prove to be very significant for England's experienced wicketkeeper-batsman, Jos Buttler. In this series, starting September 2nd, Buttler has a golden opportunity to ascend to the third position in the list of England's highest run-scorers in ODIs.
Currently, Ian Bell occupies the third spot on this list, having scored 5416 runs in 161 matches during his career. Buttler is in fourth place, having amassed 5274 runs in 190 ODIs so far. To surpass Bell, Buttler needs to score just 143 more runs.
England's Highest ODI Run-Scorers
Joe Root tops the list of highest run-scorers for England in ODIs. He has scored a total of 7126 runs in 180 matches. Captain Eoin Morgan is second, having scored 6957 runs in 225 matches. Ian Bell is third with 5416 runs. Buttler is in fourth place, followed by Paul Collingwood in fifth, who scored 5092 runs in 197 matches.
Based on this list, Buttler has the chance to overtake Bell and reach the third position, achieving another significant milestone in England's ODI history.
- Joe Root: 7126 runs (180 matches)
- Eoin Morgan: 6957 runs (225 matches)
- Ian Bell: 5416 runs (161 matches)
- Jos Buttler: 5274 runs (190 matches)
- Paul Collingwood: 5092 runs (197 matches)
Jos Buttler's ODI Career
Buttler has scored 5274 runs in 190 matches, including several crucial innings. His strike rate and ability to score runs make him a vital player for the team. In recent years, Buttler has consistently contributed to England's victories. His aggressive batting and run-scoring prowess, especially in limited-overs cricket, have often pulled the team out of difficult situations. All eyes will be on his batting in this series, as it presents him with the opportunity to achieve another milestone.
In the first ODI against South Africa, England captain Harry Brook also has a chance to achieve a significant feat. He could complete 1000 runs in ODIs during this match. Brook has scored 947 runs in 29 innings across 29 matches so far and needs only 53 more runs to reach the 1000-run mark. He has one century and six half-centuries in this format. His strike rate is 102.15, and his average is 36.42.
