Jos Buttler Becomes 4th Fastest Batter to Score 4000 Runs in IPL
In a significant milestone, England’s Jos Buttler has become the fourth fastest batter to score 4000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 34-year-old cricketer achieved this feat during the ongoing match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
According to a report by News18, Buttler, who plays for GT, reached the 4000-run mark in his 116th inning of the 117th IPL match. He needed just 12 runs to achieve this milestone and accomplished it by taking a single on the fourth ball of the ninth over of GT’s innings bowled by Zeeshan Ansari.
As per the data, Buttler is the first English batter to score 4000 runs in the IPL. He joins an elite list of batters who have achieved this feat, including KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, and David Warner. News18 reports that Rahul crossed the 4000-run mark in his 105th inning, whereas Gayle needed 112 and Warner achieved the same feat in his 114th inning.
The list of fastest batters to score 4000 runs in IPL (by innings) is as follows:
- KL Rahul (RCB/SRH/PBKS/LSG/DC) – 105
- Chris Gayle (KKR/RCB/PBKS) – 112
- David Warner (DC/SRH) – 114
- Jos Buttler (MI/RR/GT) – 116
- Faf du Plessis (RPSG/CSK/RCB/DC) – 121
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 128
In terms of balls taken to complete 4000 runs in the IPL, Buttler ranks third on the elite list. News18 states that Gayle crossed the 4000-run mark in 2653 balls, whereas AB de Villiers needed 2658 balls, and Buttler achieved the feat in 2677 balls.
The list of fastest batters to score 4000 runs in IPL (by balls) is as follows:
- 2653 – Chris Gayle (KKR/RCB/PBKS)
- 2658 – AB de Villiers (DC/RCB)
- 2677 – Jos Buttler (MI/RR/GT)
- 2714 – Suryakumar Yadav (MI/KKR)
- 2809 – David Warner (DC/SRH)
Buttler’s performance in IPL 2025 has been impressive, with the batter featuring in all 10 matches played so far and scoring over 430 runs. He has scored four half-centuries for the Shubman Gill-led side, with his best performance being an unbeaten 97 runs against Delhi Capitals.
As reported by News18, Buttler is GT’s third leading run-getter in IPL 2025. His achievement is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
Buttler’s ranking among England batters in the IPL is as follows:
- Jos Buttler (MI/RR/GT) – 4000*
- Jonny Bairstow (PBKS/SRH) – 1589
- Eoin Morgan (KKR/KXIP/RCB/SRH) – 1405
- Moeen Ali (CSK/KKR/RCB) – 1167
- Liam Livingstone (PBKS/RCB/RR) – 1026
- Kevin Pietersen (DC/RCB/RPS) – 1001
- Sam Curran (CSK/PBKS) – 992
- Ben Stokes (CSK/RPS/RR) – 935
- Phil Salt (DC/KKR/RCB) – 892
- Jason Roy (DC/GL/KKR/SRH) – 614
- Ravi Bopara (KXIP/SRH) – 531
The achievement by Buttler is a significant milestone in his IPL career, and he will look to continue his impressive form in the tournament.
