Jos Buttler Breaks MS Dhoni Six Record

The England keeper stormed ahead of MS Dhoni to become the most prolific six‑hitter among wicketkeepers in international cricket. His historic knock came on Saturday during the fifth T20I against India, where he slammed 131 runs off 64 balls. The innings featured eight sixes and twelve fours, lifting his personal tally to 366 sixes and surpassing Dhoni’s 359.

Buttler’s fireworks powered England to a dominant 56‑run win and sealed a clean‑sweep of the series, 4‑0. At 35, he posted his second T20I century and his highest individual score in the format. After reaching fifty in just 34 deliveries, he accelerated to three figures in just 17 more balls.

The real turning point was his partnership with captain Harry Brook. The duo added 233 runs for the second wicket, rewriting the record book as the highest partnership in men’s T20I history. Brook fell short of a century, finishing unbeaten on 95 off 45 balls, while England posted a mammoth 257 for three.

The new six‑hitting leaderboard now reads like a hall of fame. Jos Buttler tops the list with 366 sixes, followed by MS Dhoni on 359, Quinton de Kock on 300, Adam Gilchrist on 259, and Brendon McCullum on 208. This ranking underscores how Buttler has redefined the role of a modern wicketkeeper‑batsman.

England’s triumph also marked a shift in the global T20I landscape. Harry Brook’s side ended India’s 1,605‑day reign as the top‑ranked T20I team, dethroning the world champions. The victory not only highlights individual brilliance but also signals a changing of the guard in international limited‑overs cricket.

As the season progresses, watch for more record‑breaking performances from Buttler and his peers. The benchmark for wicketkeeper six‑hitting has risen, setting new targets for aspirants across the cricket world.