Jos Buttler leads England's record-breaking carnage as India hit a new bowling low in fifth T20I

It was a one-sided batting masterclass from England, with Jos Buttler and Harry Brook completely dictating proceedings.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2026, 22:14:23 IST

Written by Aditya Maheshwari

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Jos Buttler and Harry Brook once again exposed India's struggling bowling attack as England tightened their grip on the T20I series with a dominant batting display. Despite already conceding the series, India failed to respond, with their bowlers proving ineffective as Buttler and Brook piled on the runs with ease in the fifth T20I. Buttler led the charge with a magnificent 131, while Brook remained unbeaten on 91 as England posted their highest-ever T20I total against India. The Indian bowlers struggled for answers throughout the innings, conceding boundaries regularly and failing to break the partnership. It was a one-sided batting masterclass from England, with Buttler and Brook completely dictating proceedings from start to finish. Their unbeaten 233-run stand is now the highest partnership for the second-wicket in men's T20I history, surpassing the previous record of 210* by Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2024. Overall, it is also the second-highest partnership for any wicket among full member teams in T20 cricket.

England's Jos Buttler (R) celebrated his 51-ball 100 with England's Harry Brook (L) during the fifth T20I. (AFP)

Highest partnerships for any wicket in men's T20Is (Full Member teams)

236 – Hazratullah Zazai & Usman Ghani (1st wicket) vs Ireland at Dehradun in 2019

233 – Jos Buttler & Harry Brook (2nd wicket) vs India at Southampton in 2026

223 – Aaron Finch & D'Arcy Short (1st wicket) vs Zimbabwe at Harare in 2018

210* – Sanju Samson & Tilak Varma (2nd wicket) vs South Africa at Johannesburg in 2024

Highest T20I totals vs India

257/3 - England at Southampton in 2026

246/7 - England at Wankhede in 2026

245/6 - West Indies at Lauderhill in 2016

227/3 - South Africa at Indore in 2022

Buttler tore through India's bowling attack with a blistering 131 off just 64 deliveries, smashing 12 fours and eight sixes. It was the highest individual score ever recorded against India in T20 Internationals, as the England captain produced one of the finest innings of his career.

Highest individual scores against India in T20Is

131 – Jos Buttler at Southampton in 2026

125* – Evin Lewis at Kingston in 2017

124* – Shane Watson at Sydney in 2016

113* – Glenn Maxwell at Bengaluru in 2019

110 – Jos Inglis at Vizag in 2023

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Meanwhile, Axar Patel endured the most expensive spell of his entire T20 career, conceding 63 runs without taking a wicket. Across 319 T20 bowling innings, he has never returned figures costlier than this, as England's batters dominated India's attack in Southampton.

Most expensive bowling figures for India in T20Is

0/68 – Prasidh Krishna vs Australia at Guwahati in 2023

0/64 – Varun Chakaravarthy vs England at Wankhede in 2026

0/63 – Yuzvendra Chahal vs South Africa at Centurion in 2018

0/63 – Axar Patel vs England at Southampton in 2026

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Aditya Maheshwari
Aditya Maheshwari is a Chief Content Producer and sports journalist with over seven years of experience covering the sports beat across formats and platforms. A cricket-first reporter by profession, he also follows football closely and considers it an integral part of his sporting journey. His work is shaped by a strong on-ground understanding of the game and an ability to translate match-day moments into clear, engaging stories that connect with readers across digital audiences. Over the years, he has developed a balanced approach that combines factual accuracy with narrative clarity, ensuring that both breaking developments and deeper insights are presented with context. Aditya has reported from the field at several major tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the Indian Super League. First-hand coverage of these events has strengthened his ability to read the pulse of high-pressure contests, whether through live reporting, post-match analysis, or long-form storytelling. Working closely around teams, venues, and evolving storylines has helped him develop a strong sense of timing and editorial judgment. While cricket remains his primary focus, Aditya regularly reports on football and keeps a close watch on other sports such as tennis, hockey, and badminton. His wide-ranging interest allows him to approach stories with broader perspective, understanding how different sporting ecosystems function and evolve. Comfortable in fast-paced digital newsrooms, Aditya is well-versed in modern sports coverage, from live blogs and real-time updates to in-depth analysis and audience-focused storytelling. He believes in keeping sports writing simple, accurate, and grounded, with emphasis on clarity over complexity. At the core of his work lies a commitment to credible reporting and telling stories that go beyond the numbers on the scoreboard, highlighting the people, preparation, and pressure behind every performance.Read More

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