England posts record 257/3 T20I total vs India

A record-breaking partnership between Jos Buttler and Harry Brook propelled England to its highest-ever Twenty20 International total against India on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the fifth and final match of the series in Southampton. The duo powered England to a mammoth 257 runs for the loss of three wickets, setting a new benchmark for any team facing India in the format.

Buttler, the England captain, delivered a career-best innings of 131 runs from just 64 balls, a knock that included 12 fours and eight sixes. His century came off 51 deliveries. At the other end, Harry Brook provided explosive support, finishing unbeaten on 95 from 45 balls, having been dropped early in his innings. Together, they forged a devastating 233-run stand for the second wicket, which is now the highest partnership for any wicket in T20I history.

The assault began after England lost opener Phil Salt early, with Prasidh Krishna claiming the wicket. From that point, the Indian bowlers struggled for control as Buttler and Brook attacked relentlessly. Their partnership came at a rapid rate, consuming only 102 deliveries and systematically dismantling the attack. The middle overs proved particularly...