List of England Twenty20 International cricket records
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A Twenty20 International (T20I) is a form of cricket, played between two of the international members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), in which each team faces a maximum of twenty overs. The matches have top-class status and are the highest T20 standard. The game is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket.[1][2] The first Twenty20 International match between two men's sides was played on 17 February 2005. England played their first Twenty20 International match against Australia on 13 June 2005, and this list of records start with that match. England have won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on two occasions, in 2010 and 2022.
Key
The top five records are listed for each category, except for the team wins, losses, draws and ties, all round records and the partnership records. Tied records for fifth place are also included. Explanations of the general symbols and cricketing terms used in the list are given below. Specific details are provided in each category where appropriate. All records include matches played for England only, and are correct as of September 2026[update].
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| † | Player or umpire is currently active in T20I cricket (this is only used for ongoing records) |
| ‡ | Event took place during a T20 World Cup |
| * | Player remained not out or partnership remained unbroken |
| ♠ | Twenty20 International cricket record |
| Date | Starting date of the match |
| Innings | Number of innings played |
| Matches | Number of matches played |
| Opposition | The team England was playing against |
| Period | The time period when the player was active in T20I cricket |
| Player | The player involved in the record |
| Venue | Twenty20 International cricket ground where the match was played |
Team records
Overall record
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 128 | 92 | 2 | 11 | 54.9 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[3] | |||||
Team results by opposition
| Opponent | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | % Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Australia |
26 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 46.2 |
 Bangladesh |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
 India |
35 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 45.7 |
 Ireland |
4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 |
 Italy |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Namibia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Nepal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Netherlands |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
 New Zealand |
31 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 54.8 |
 Oman |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 Pakistan |
32 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 65.6 |
 Scotland |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 |
 South Africa |
28 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 46.4 |
 Sri Lanka |
21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 |
 United States |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
 West Indies |
39 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 |
 Zimbabwe |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Total | 233 | 128 | 92 | 2 | 11 | 54.9 |
| Statistics are correct as of 19 September 2026.[4] | ||||||
Team scoring records
Most runs in an innings
The highest innings total scored in T20Is came in October 2024, when Zimbabwe scored 344/4 against Gambia in a T20 World Cup qualifier. The highest score for England is 304/2, scored against South Africa during the latter's tour of England in 2025.[5]
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304/2 | South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 12 September 2025 |
| 2 | 267/3 | West Indies | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 19 December 2023 |
| 3 | 257/3 | India | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 11 July 2026 |
| 4 | 254/4 | Sri Lanka | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 September 2026 |
| 5 | 248/3 | West Indies | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 10 June 2025 |
| Last updated: 15 September 2026[6] | ||||
Fewest runs in an innings
The lowest innings total scored was by Ivory Coast against Nigeria when they were dismissed for 7 during qualifiers for the 2026 T20 World Cup.[7] The lowest completed score in T20I history for England is 80, scored against India at the 2012 World Twenty20.
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 23 September 2012 ‡ |
| 2 | 88 | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 25 September 2011 |
| Netherlands | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 ‡ | ||
| 4 | 97 | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 2 February 2025 |
| 5 | 101 | South Africa | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 31 July 2022 |
| Last updated: 2 February 2025[8] | ||||
Most runs conceded in an innings
The semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup saw England concede their most runs in single T20I innings, with India scoring 253.[9]
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 253/7 | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 5 March 2026 |
| 2 | 248/6 | Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 29 August 2013 |
| 3 | 247/9 | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 2 February 2025 |
| 4 | 241/6 | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 15 November 2009 |
| 5 | 232/6 | Pakistan | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 16 July 2021 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[10] | ||||
Fewest runs conceded in an innings
The lowest score conceded by England for a full inning is 45 when they dismissed West Indies during their tour of West Indies in 2019 at Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.[7]
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45/10 | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8 March 2019 |
| 2 | 47/10 | Oman | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda | 13 June 2024 ‡ |
| 3 | 55/10 | West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 October 2021 ‡ |
| 4 | 71/10 | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10 March 2019 |
| 5 | 76/10 | India | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 7 July 2026 |
| Last updated: 7 July 2026[11] | ||||
Highest match aggregate
The highest match aggregate scored in T20Is came in the match between South Africa and West Indies in the second T20I of the March 2023 series at Centurion Park when South Africa successfully chased 259/4 in response to the West Indies' score of 258/5, for a match aggregate of 517 runs.[12]
| Rank | Aggregate | Scores | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 499 | India (253/7) v  England (246/7) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 5 March 2026 |
| 2 | 462 | England (304/2) v South Africa (158) | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 12 September 2025 |
| 3 | 459 | South Africa (229/4) v England (230/8) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 18 March 2016 ‡ |
| England (267/3) v West Indies (192) | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago | 19 December 2023 | ||
| England (248/3) v West Indies (211/8) | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 10 June 2025 | ||
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[13] | ||||
Lowest match aggregate
The lowest match aggregate in T20Is is 23, which has occurred twice. The lowest match aggregate for a match involving England is 97, during the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup when England dismissed Oman for 47 runs.[14]
| Rank | Aggregate | Scores | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | Oman (47) v England (50/2) | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda | 13 June 2024 ‡ |
| 2 | 111 | West Indies (55) v England (56/4) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 October 2021 ‡ |
| 3 | 143 | West Indies (71) v England (72/2) | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10 March 2019 |
| 4 | 151 | England (54/5) v South Africa (97/5) | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales | 10 September 2025 |
| 5 | 179 | Pakistan (89) v England (90/4) | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales | 7 September 2010 |
| Last updated: 10 September 2025[15] | ||||
Result records
A T20I match is won when one side has scored more runs than the runs scored by the opposing side during their innings. If both sides have completed both their allocated innings and the side that fielded last has the higher aggregate of runs, it is known as a win by runs. This indicates the number of runs that they had scored more than the opposing side. If the side batting last wins the match, it is known as a win by wickets, indicating the number of wickets that were still to fall.[16]
Greatest win margins (by runs)
The greatest winning margin by runs in T20Is was Zimbabwe's victory over Gambia by 290 runs in the 2024 African qualifiers for the 2026 T20 World Cup.[17] The largest victory recorded by England was 146 runs, during South Africa's tour of England in 2025.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 146 runs | South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 12 September 2025 | |
| 2 | 137 runs | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8 March 2019 | |
| 3 | 125 runs | India | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 7 July 2026 ‡ | |
| 4 | 119 runs | Sri Lanka | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 September 2026 | |
| 5 | 116 runs |  Afghanistan | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 21 September 2012 ‡ | |
| Last updated: 15 September 2026[18] | |||||
Greatest win margins (by balls remaining)
The greatest winning margin by balls remaining in T20Is was Spain's victory over Isle of Man with 118 balls remaining in the sixth match of the Isle of Man tour of Spain in February 2023.[19] The largest victory recorded by England was during the 2024 T20 World Cup when the defeated Oman by 8 wickets with 101 balls remaining.[20]
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 | 8 wickets | Oman | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St John's | 13 June 2024 ‡ |
| 2 | 70 | 6 wickets | West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 October 2021 ‡ |
| 3 | 62 | 10 wickets | United States | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23 June 2024 ‡ |
| 8 wickets | Sri Lanka | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 19 September 2026 | ||
| 4 | 57 | 8 wickets | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10 March 2019 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[18] | |||||
Greatest win margins (by wickets)
A total of 96 matches have ended with the chasing team winning by 10 wickets, with Indonesia winning by such margins a record six times.[21] England have won a T20I match by this margin on four occasions.[18]
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 wickets | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 23 September 2011 |
| New Zealand | Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand | 15 February 2013 | ||
| India | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 10 November 2022 ‡ | ||
| United States | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23 June 2024 ‡ | ||
| 4 | 9 wickets | New Zealand | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 13 June 2008 |
| South Africa | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 21 June 2017 | ||
| Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa | 1 December 2020 | |||
| India | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England | 9 July 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 9 July 2026[18] | ||||
Highest successful run chases
South Africa holds the record for the highest successful run chase which they achieved when they scored 259/4 in response to West Indies 258/5, which is also the record for the highest match aggregate.[22] England's highest innings total while chasing is 230/8 in a successful run chase against South Africa at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai during the 2016 World Twenty20.[23][24]
| Rank | Target | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 230 | 230/8 | South Africa | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 18 March 2016 ‡ |
| 2 | 223 | 226/5 | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 16 February 2020 |
| 226/3 | West Indies | National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada | 16 December 2023 | ||
| 4 | 196 | 199/5 | Pakistan | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 30 August 2020 |
| 197 | 199/6 | West Indies | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England | 8 June 2025 | |
| Last updated: 8 June 2025[23] | |||||
Narrowest win margins (by runs)
The narrowest run margin victory is by 1 run, which has been achieved in 34 T20Is, with England winning such games twice.[25][26]
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 run | South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 13 November 2009 |
| West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23 January 2022 | ||
| 3 | 2 runs | New Zealand | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand | 18 February 2018 |
| South Africa | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa | 14 February 2020 | ||
| Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 4 September 2020 | ||
| Last updated: 30 January 2022[26] | ||||
Narrowest win margins (by balls remaining)
The narrowest winning margin by balls remaining in T20Is is by winning of the last ball which has been achieved 63 times. England has achieved victory off the last ball twice.[27]
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 wickets | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 12 January 2011 |
| 6 wickets | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 22 December 2012 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 4 wickets | South Africa | Boland Park, Paarl, South Africa | 29 November 2020 |
| 4 | 2 | 7 wickets | West Indies | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 24 June 2012 |
| 2 wickets | South Africa | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 18 March 2016 ‡ | ||
| 5 wickets | India | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales | 6 July 2018 | ||
| 3 wickets | Pakistan | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 20 July 2021 | ||
| 4 wickets | Sri Lanka | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 5 Nov 2022 ‡ | ||
| 6 wickets | Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 1 February 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 1 February 2026[26] | |||||
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
The narrowest margin of victory by wickets is 1 wicket, which has settled 21 T20Is. England have won a match by this margin once.[28]
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 wicket | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 12 January 2011 | |
| 2 | 2 wickets | South Africa | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 18 March 2016 ‡ | |
| Pakistan | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 24 February 2026 ‡ | |||
| 4 | 3 wickets | New Zealand | Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 10 May 2010 ‡ | |
| Pakistan | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 20 July 2021 | |||
| Australia | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales | 13 September 2024 | |||
| West Indies | Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 15 November 2024 | |||
| Last updated: 24 February 2026[26] | |||||
Greatest loss margins (by runs)
England's biggest defeat by runs was against India in the 2012 World Twenty20 at Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka during the same match when they recorded their lowest complete inning total.[29]
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150 runs | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 2 February 2025 |
| 2 | 90 runs | India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 23 September 2012 ‡ |
| South Africa | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 31 July 2022 | ||
| 4 | 84 runs | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 15 November 2009 |
| Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 2 February 2014 | ||
| Last updated: 2 February 2025[29] | ||||
Greatest loss margins (by balls remaining)
The largest defeat in terms of balls remaining suffered by England was against India during their 2025 tour, when they lost by 7 wickets with 43 balls remaining at Eden Gardens.[20]
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 7 wickets | India | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 22 January 2025 |
| 2 | 33 | 7 wickets | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia | 10 February 2018 |
| 3 | 32 | 9 wickets | South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 21 February 2016 |
| 4 | 31 | 9 wickets | Pakistan | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 7 September 2016 |
| 8 wickets | Australia | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 14 September 2007 ‡ | ||
| Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia | 31 January 2014 | ||||
| Last updated: 26 January 2025[29] | |||||
Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
England have lost a T20I match by a margin of 10 wickets on a single occasion.
| Rank | Margins | Opposition | Most recent venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 wickets | Pakistan |
National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan | 22 September 2022 |
| 2 | 9 wickets | Sri Lanka | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England | 25 June 2011 |
| South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 21 February 2016 | ||
| Pakistan | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 7 September 2016 | ||
| West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 22 January 2022 | ||
| Last updated: 24 September 2022[30] | ||||
Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
The narrowest loss of England in terms of runs is by 1 run, suffered once.[31]
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 runs | South Africa | Buffalo Park, East London, South Africa | 12 February 2020 |
| 2 | 2 runs | Sri Lanka | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| 3 | 3 runs | South Africa | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 29 March 2014 ‡ |
| County Ground, Taunton, England | 23 June 2017 | |||
| Pakistan |
National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan | 25 September 2022 | ||
| Last updated: 27 September 2022[32] | ||||
Narrowest loss margins (by balls remaining)
England has suffered loss off the last ball twice.[27]
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 wickets | Netherlands | Lord's, London, England | 5 June 2009 ‡ |
| 3 wickets | South Africa | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 19 February 2016 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 8 wickets | West Indies | Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 3 May 2010 ‡ |
| 4 | 2 | 4 wickets | West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 3 April 2016 ‡ |
| 5 | 3 | 5 wickets | Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 8 September 2020 |
| 10 wickets | Pakistan | National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan | 22 September 2022 | ||
| Last updated: 23 June 2024[31] | |||||
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
The smallest margin of defeat by wickets suffered by England was against India during their 2025 tour, when they lost by 2 wickets at the Chepauk Stadium.[31]
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 wickets | India | Chepauk Stadium, Chennai, India | 25 January 2025 |
| 2 | 3 wickets | South Africa | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 19 February 2016 |
| 3 | 4 wickets | Netherlands | Lord's, London, England | 5 June 2009 ‡ |
| Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 20 February 2010 | ||
| West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 3 April 2016 ‡ | ||
| Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 12 March 2023 | ||
| West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 12 December 2023 | ||
| West Indies | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago | 21 December 2023 | ||
| Last updated: 26 January 2025[31] | ||||
Tied matches
A tie can occur when the scores of both teams are equal at the conclusion of play, provided that the side batting last has completed their innings.[16] There have been 45 ties in T20Is history, with England involved in two such games,[33] both of which they won in a Super Over.
| Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 30 November 2015 |
| New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 10 November 2019 |
| Last updated: 15 July 2022[31] | ||
Individual records
Batting records
Most career runs
A run is the unit of scoring in cricket. A run is scored when the batsman hits the ball with his bat and with his partner runs the length of the pitch.[34] The world record for most T20I runs is held by Pakistan's Babar Azam, with 4596. Jos Buttler is the leading England batsman on this list.[35]
| Rank | Runs | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,384 | Jos Buttler† | 150 | 2011–2026 |
| 2 | 2,458 | Eoin Morgan | 107 | 2009–2022 |
| 3 | 2,074 | Alex Hales | 75 | 2011–2022 |
| 4 | 1,892 | Dawid Malan | 60 | 2017–2023 |
| 5 | 1,852 | Phil Salt† | 60 | 2022–2026 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[36] | ||||
Highest individual score
The world record for highest individual score in a T20I innings is held by Australia's Aaron Finch, who scored 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018. Phil Salt holds the England record with his century against South Africa during their tour of England in 2025.[37]
| Rank | Runs | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 141* | Phil Salt | South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 12 September 2025 |
| 2 | 131 | Jos Buttler | India | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 12 July 2026 |
| 3 | 119 | Phil Salt | West Indies | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago | 19 December 2023 |
| 4 | 116* | Alex Hales | Sri Lanka | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 27 March 2014 ‡ |
| 5 | 114* | Harry Brook | Sri Lanka | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 September 2026 |
| Last updated: 15 September 2026[38] | |||||
Highest individual score – progression of record
| Runs | Player | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Paul Collingwood | Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 13 June 2005 |
| 72 | Marcus Trescothick | Sri Lanka | 15 June 2006 | |
| 79 | Paul Collingwood | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 28 June 2007 |
| Kevin Pietersen | Zimbabwe | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 13 September 2007 ‡ | |
| 85* | Eoin Morgan | South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 13 November 2009 |
| 99 | Alex Hales | West Indies | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 24 June 2012 |
| 99* | Luke Wright | Afghanistan | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 21 September 2012 ‡ |
| 116* | Alex Hales | Sri Lanka | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 27 March 2014 ‡ |
| 119 | Phil Salt | West Indies | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago | 19 December 2023 |
| 141* | South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 12 September 2025 | |
| Last updated: 12 September 2025[38] | ||||
Highest career average
A batsman's batting average is the total number of runs they have scored divided by the number of times they have been dismissed.[39] The world record for highest T20I batting average (minimum 25 innings) is held by India's Virat Kohli, who averaged 48.7. The England batsman with the highest average is Kevin Pietersen.[40]
| Rank | Average | Player | Innings | Not out | Runs | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.9 | Kevin Pietersen | 36 | 5 | 1,176 | 2005–2013 |
| 2 | 36.4 | Dawid Malan | 60 | 8 | 1,892 | 2017–2023 |
| 3 | 36.2 | Harry Brook† | 62 | 15 | 1,702 | 2022–2026 |
| 4 | 35.7 | Joe Root | 30 | 5 | 893 | 2012–2019 |
| 5 | 34.9 | Phil Salt† | 60 | 7 | 1,852 | 2022–2026 |
| Qualification: 25 innings. Last updated: 19 September 2026[41] | ||||||
Most half-centuries
A half-century is a score of between 50 and 99 runs. Statistically, once a batsman's score reaches 100, it is no longer considered a half-century but a century. The world record for most T20I half-centuries is held by Pakistan's Babar Azam, with 39. Jos Buttler has the most half-centuries for England.[42]
| Rank | Half-centuries | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Jos Buttler† | 150 | 2011–2026 |
| 2 | 16 | Dawid Malan | 60 | 2017–2023 |
| 3 | 14 | Eoin Morgan | 107 | 2009–2022 |
| 4 | 12 | Alex Hales | 75 | 2011–2022 |
| 5 | 10 | Jonny Bairstow | 72 | 2011–2024 |
| Phil Salt† | 60 | 2022-2026 | ||
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[43] | ||||
Most centuries
A century is a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings. The world record for most T20I centuries is shared by Australia's Glenn Maxwell and India's Rohit Sharma, with five each. Phil Salt has scored the most centuries for England.[44]
| Rank | Centuries | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Phil Salt† | 59 | 2022–2026 |
| 2 | 2 | Harry Brook† | 62 | 2022–2026 |
| Jos Buttler† | 150 | 2011–2026 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Jacob Bethell† | 32 | 2024–2026 |
| Alex Hales | 75 | 2011–2022 | ||
| Liam Livingstone | 47 | 2017–2025 | ||
| Dawid Malan | 60 | 2017–2023 | ||
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[45] | ||||
Most sixes
The world record for most sixes scored in T20Is is held by Austria's Karanbir Singh, with 214. Jos Buttler has hit the most sixes for England.[46]
| Rank | Sixes | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 192 | Jos Buttler† | 150 | 2011–2026 |
| 2 | 120 | Eoin Morgan | 107 | 2009–2022 |
| 3 | 87 | Phil Salt† | 60 | 2022–2026 |
| 4 | 84 | Harry Brook† | 62 | 2022–2026 |
| 5 | 76 | Jonny Bairstow | 72 | 2011–2024 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[47] | ||||
Most fours
The world record for most fours scored in T20Is is held by Pakistan's Babar Azam, with 477. Jos Buttler has hit the most fours for England.[48]
| Rank | Fours | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 408 | Jos Buttler† | 150 | 2011–2026 |
| 2 | 225 | Alex Hales | 75 | 2011–2022 |
| 3 | 194 | Dawid Malan | 60 | 2017–2023 |
| 4 | 187 | Phil Salt† | 60 | 2022–2026 |
| 5 | 186 | Eoin Morgan | 107 | 2009–2022 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[49] | ||||
Highest strike rates
The world record for highest strike rate in T20Is (minimum 500 balls faced) is held by India's Abhishek Sharma, who strikes at 194.6. Harry Brook is the highest England batsman on the list.[50]
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Runs | Balls faced | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 164.9 | Harry Brook† | 1,702 | 1032 | 2022–2026 |
| 2 | 163.7 | Phil Salt† | 1,852 | 1,131 | 2022–2026 |
| 3 | 150.9 | Jacob Bethell† | 786 | 521 | 2024–2026 |
| 4 | 150.4 | Tom Banton† | 797 | 530 | 2019–2026 |
| 5 | 150.1 | Jos Buttler† | 4,384 | 2,920 | 2011–2026 |
| Qualification: 500 balls faced. Last updated: 19 September 2026[51] | |||||
Highest strike rates in an innings
The world record for highest strike rates in a T20I innings (minimum 25 runs scored) is held by Nepal's Dipendra Airee, who struck at 520.0 against Mongolia in 2023. The England record is held by Harry Brook, who struck at 442.9 against the West Indies during England's tour there in 2023.[52]
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Runs | Balls Faced | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 442.85 | Harry Brook | 31* | 7 | West Indies | National Stadium, St. George's, Grenada | 16 December 2023 |
| 2 | 354.54 | Moeen Ali | 39 | 11 | South Africa | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa | 14 February 2020 |
| 3 | 320.00 | Jos Buttler | 32* | 10 | South Africa | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England | 12 September 2012 |
| 4 | 300.00 | Chris Jordan | 27* | 9 | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 13 March 2014 |
| Harry Brook | 36 | 12 | Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 1 February 2026 | ||
| Minimum of 25 runs scored Last updated: 1 February 2026[53] | |||||||
Most runs in a calendar year
The world record for most T20I runs scored in a calendar year is held by Austria's Karanbir Singh, who scored 1488 runs in 2025. Harry Brook has scored 690 runs so far in 2026, the most for an England batsman in a single year.[54]
| Rank | Runs | Player | Innings | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 690 | Harry Brook† | 18 | 2026 | |
| 2 | 589 | Jos Buttler | 14 | 2021 | |
| 3 | 515 | Moeen Ali | 22 | 2022 | |
| 4 | 515 | Jos Buttler† | 18 | 2026 | |
| 5 | 509 | Dawid Malan | 18 | 2022 | |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[55] | |||||
Most runs in a series
The world record for most runs scored in a single T20I series is held by Eswatini's Adil Butt, who scored 466 runs at the 2026 Eswatini T20 Tri-Series. Phil Salt has scored the most runs in a single series for an England batsmen, with 331 runs in the England tour of the West Indies in 2023–24.[56]
| Rank | Runs | Player | Innings | Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 331 | Phil Salt | 5 | England in the West Indies in 2023–24 | |
| 2 | 280 | Jacob Bethell | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup | |
| 3 | 269 | Jos Buttler | 6 | 2021 ICC T20 World Cup | |
| 4 | 249 | Joe Root | 6 | 2016 ICC World Twenty20 | |
| 5 | 248 | Kevin Pietersen | 6 | 2010 ICC World Twenty20 | |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[57] | |||||
Most ducks
A duck refers to a batsman being dismissed without scoring a run.[58] The world record for most T20I ducks scored is held by Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka, with 16. The England record is held by Jos Buttler, who has scored 11 ducks.[59]
| Rank | Ducks | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Jos Buttler† | 150 | 2011–2026 |
| 2 | 9 | Moeen Ali | 75 | 2014–2024 |
| Luke Wright | 45 | 2007–2014 | ||
| 4 | 7 | Jason Roy | 64 | 2014–2022 |
| Phil Salt† | 60 | 2022–2026 | ||
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[60] | ||||
Bowling records
Most career wickets
A bowler takes the wicket of a batsman when the form of dismissal is bowled, caught, leg before wicket, stumped or hit wicket. If the batsman is dismissed by run out, obstructing the field, handling the ball, hitting the ball twice or timed out the bowler does not receive credit. The world record for most T20I wickets is held by Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, with 197. Adil Rashid is the England bowler who has taken the most wickets.[61]
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 171 | Adil Rashid† | 153 | 2009–2026 |
| 2 | 108 | Chris Jordan | 95 | 2014–2024 |
| 3 | 73 | Sam Curran† | 80 | 2019–2026 |
| 5 | 68 | Jofra Archer † | 51 | 2019–2026 |
| 4 | 65 | Stuart Broad | 56 | 2006–2014 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[62] | ||||
Best figures in an innings
Bowling figures refers to the number of the wickets a bowler has taken and the number of runs conceded.[63] The world record for best T20I innings figures is held by Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey, who took 8/7 against Myanmar in 2025. Sam Curran took 5/10 against Afghanistan at the 2022 T20 World Cup, the best figures for an England player.[64]
| Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/10 | Sam Curran | Afghanistan | Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia | 22 October 2022 ‡ |
| 2 | 4/2 | Adil Rashid | West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 October 2021 ‡ |
| 3 | 4/6 | Chris Jordan | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8 March 2019 |
| 4 | 4/7 | David Willey | West Indies | 10 March 2019 | |
| 5 | 4/10 | Ravi Bopara | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 23 September 2011 |
| Chris Jordan | United States | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23 June 2024 ‡ | ||
| Last updated: 23 June 2024[65] | |||||
Best figures in an innings – progression of record
| Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24 | Jon Lewis | Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 13 June 2005 |
| 4/22 | Paul Collingwood | Sri Lanka | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| Jade Dernbach | India | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 31 August 2011 | |
| 4/10 | Ravi Bopara | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 23 September 2011 |
| 4/6 | Chris Jordan | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8 March 2019 |
| 4/2 | Adil Rashid | West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 October 2021 ‡ |
| 5/10 | Sam Curran | Afghanistan | Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia | 22 October 2022 ‡ |
| Last updated: 22 October 2022[65] | ||||
Best career average
A bowler's bowling average is the total number of runs they have conceded divided by the number of wickets they have taken. Thailand's Jandre Coetzee holds the record for the best career average in T20Is (minimum 25 wickets), with 9.2. Graeme Swann, with an average of 16.8, is the highest ranked England bowler.[66]
| Rank | Average | Player | Wickets | Runs | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.8 | Graeme Swann | 51 | 859 | 2008–2012 |
| 2 | 17.2 | Jamie Overton† | 31 | 534 | 2024–2026 |
| 3 | 20.2 | Mark Wood† | 54 | 1093 | 2015–2025 |
| 4 | 21.6 | Steven Finn | 27 | 583 | 2011–2015 |
| 5 | 22.7 | Liam Dawson† | 40 | 909 | 2016–2026 |
| Qualification: 25 wickets. Last updated: Last updated: 19 September 2026[67] | |||||
Best career economy rate
A bowler's economy rate is the total number of runs they have conceded divided by the number of overs they have bowled.[58] Uganda's Frank Nsubuga, holds the T20I record for the best career economy rate, with 4.7. Graeme Swann, with a rate of 6.4 runs per over conceded over his 39-match T20I career, is the highest England player on the list.[68]
| Rank | Economy rate | Player | Runs | Balls | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Graeme Swann | 859 | 810 | 2008–2012 |
| 2 | 7.6 | Adil Rashid† | 4006 | 3178 | 2009–2026 |
| 3 | 7.6 | Stuart Broad | 1491 | 1173 | 2006–2014 |
| 4 | 7.8 | Liam Dawson† | 909 | 697 | 2016–2026 |
| 5 | 8.0 | Tim Bresnan | 887 | 663 | 2006–2014 |
| Qualification: 500 balls bowled. Last updated: 17 September 2026[69] | |||||
Best career strike rate
A bowler's strike rate is the total number of balls they have bowled divided by the number of wickets they have taken.[58] The bowler with the best T20I career strike rate (minimum 25 wickets taken) is Romania's Irfan Ringku, with a strike rate of 10.8 balls per wicket. Jamie Overton has the lowest strike rate among England bowlers.[70]
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Wickets | Balls | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | Jamie Overton† | 31 | 413 | 2024–2026 |
| 2 | 14.3 | Mark Wood† | 54 | 776 | 2015–2025 |
| 3 | 15.8 | Graeme Swann | 51 | 810 | 2008–2012 |
| 4 | 16.5 | Jofra Archer† | 68 | 1126 | 2019–2026 |
| 5 | 16.9 | David Willey | 51 | 865 | 2015–2022 |
| Qualification: 25 wickets. Last updated: 19 September 2026[71][72] | |||||
Most hauls of four or more wickets in an innings
Rashid Khan of Afghanistan has taken four or more wickets on eleven occasions, the most among all international bowlers. Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid are the only two players for England to have taken four wickets more than once.[73]
| Rank | Four-wicket hauls | Player | Matches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Chris Jordan | 95 | 2014–2024 |
| Adil Rashid† | 153 | 2009–2026 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 16 players | 2005–2026 | |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[74] | ||||
Best economy rates in an innings
On sixteen occasions, bowlers have bowled at least two full overs in T20Is without conceding a run, for an economy rate of 0.00. The England record for best economy rate in an innings (minimum two full overs bowled) is held by Adil Rashid, who bowled a spell of 2 runs for 4 wickets in 2.2 overs against West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup for an economy rate of 0.85.[75]
| Rank | Economy | Player | Overs | Runs | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.85 | Adil Rashid | 2.2 | 2 | West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 October 2021 ‡ |
| 2 | 2.00 | Samit Patel | 3 | 6 | Afghanistan | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 21 September 2012 ‡ |
| Chris Woakes | 2 | 4 | Australia | Manuka Oval, Canberra, Australia | 14 October 2022 | ||
| 4 | 2.25 | Chris Woakes | 4 | 9 | Sri Lanka | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 26 June 2021 |
| 5 | 2.33 | David Willey | 3 | 7 | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10 March 2019 |
| Qualification: 12 balls bowled. Last updated: 27 October 2021[76] | |||||||
Best strike rates in an innings
The record for best strike rate in an innings, when a minimum of 2 wickets are taken by the player, is shared by Greece's Georgios Galanis, Japan's Benjamin Ito-Davis and the UAE's Muhammad Zuhaib, who each took two wickets in 0.2 overs for a strike rate of 1.0. Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Darren Maddy and Joe Root hold the England record for best strike rate in an innings, when a minimum of 2 wickets are taken by the player, at 3.0.[77]
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Deliveries | Wickets | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.00 | Will Jacks | 6 | 2 | South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 12 September 2025 |
| Chris Jordan | 12 | 4 | West Indies | Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 8 March 2019 | ||
| Darren Maddy | 6 | 2 | New Zealand | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa | 18 September 2007 | ||
| Joe Root | 6 | 2 | West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 3 April 2016 | ||
| 5 | 3.50 | Adil Rashid | 14 | 4 | West Indies | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 23 October 2021 |
| Last updated: 12 September 2025[78] | |||||||
Worst figures in an innings
The worst figures in a T20I belong to Gambia's Musa Jobarteh, who bowled a spell of 0/93 against Zimbabwe in 2024.[79] The worst figures by an England player belong to Stuart Broad, who bowled a spell of 0/60 during the 2007 World Twenty20 against India at at Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa.[80]
| Rank | Figures | Player | Overs | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0/60 | Stuart Broad | 4 | India | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa | 19 September 2007 ‡ |
| 2 | 0/57 | Chris Jordan | 4 | India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India | 20 March 2021 |
| 3 | 0/53 | Sam Curran | 4 | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 5 March 2026 |
| Danny Briggs | 4 | Australia | Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia | 29 January 2014 | ||
| Stuart Broad | 4 | New Zealand | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand | 12 February 2013 | ||
| Mark Wood | 4 | India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India | 20 March 2021 | ||
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[80] | ||||||
Most runs conceded in a match
The most runs conceded in a T20I is 93, by Gambia's Musa Jobarteh against Zimbabwe in 2024. The English record is held by James Anderson, who conceded 64 against Australia in 2007.[81]
| Rank | Figures | Player | Overs | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/64 | James Anderson | 4 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 9 January 2007 |
| 2 | 1/63 | Brydon Carse | 4 | West Indies | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 10 June 2025 |
| 3 | 1/61 | Jofra Archer | 4 | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 5 March 2026 |
| Sajid Mahmood | 4 | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 15 November 2009 | ||
| 4 | 0/60 | Stuart Broad | 4 | India | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa | 19 September 2007 ‡ |
| 1/60 | Jofra Archer | 4 | India | Chepauk Stadium, Chennai, India | 25 January 2025 | |
| Last updated: 6 March 2025[82] | ||||||
Most wickets in a calendar year
The record for most T20I wickets taken in a calendar year is held by Bahrain's Ali Dawood, who took 63 in 2025. The England record is held by Sam Curran, who took 25 wickets in 2022.[83]
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | Adil Rashid† | 19 | 2026 |
| 2 | 25 | Sam Curran | 19 | 2022 |
| 3 | 24 | Jofra Archer† | 16 | 2026 |
| 4 | 23 | Adil Rashid | 16 | 2021 |
| 5 | 22 | Liam Dawson† | 18 | 2026 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[84] | ||||
Most wickets in a series
The record for most wickets taken by a bowler in a T20I single series is held by Uganda's Alpesh Ramjani, who took 25 wickets in 11 matches at the 2023 East Africa Cup. The England record for most wickets in a series is shared by Sam Curran, who took 13 wickets during the 2022 T20 World Cup, and Adil Rashid, who took 13 wickets during the 2026 T20 World Cup.[85]
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Sam Curran | 6 | 2022 T20 World Cup |
| Adil Rashid | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup | ||
| 3 | 11 | Jofra Archer | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup |
| 4 | 10 | Jofra Archer | 8 | 2024 T20 World Cup |
| Liam Dawson | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup | ||
| Chris Jordan | 5 | 2024 T20 World Cup | ||
| Adil Rashid | 8 | 2024 T20 World Cup | ||
| Ryan Sidebottom | 7 | 2010 World Twenty20 | ||
| Graeme Swann | 7 | 2010 World Twenty20 | ||
| David Willey | 6 | 2016 World Twenty20 | ||
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[86] | ||||
Wicket-keeping records
The wicket-keeper is a specialist fielder who stands behind the stumps being guarded by the batsman on strike, and is the only member of the fielding side allowed to wear gloves and leg pads.[87] Many players have played matches both as a wicket-keeper and as a regular fielder; in the records below, the number of innings refers to those where the player was the nominated wicket-keeper at the start of the match, and the number of catches only include those taken as a wicket-keeper.
Most career dismissals
A wicket-keeper can be credited with the dismissal of a batsman in two ways, caught or stumped. A fair catch is taken when the ball is caught fully within the field of play without it bouncing after the ball has touched the striker's bat or glove holding the bat,[88][89] while a stumping occurs when the wicket-keeper puts down the wicket while the batsman is out of his ground and not attempting a run.[90] Jos Buttler is the highest-ranked England player, in second place, in the list of most dismissals in T20Is as a wicket-keeper, the list being headed by South African Quinton de Kock with 117 dismissals (98 catches and 19 stumpings).[91]
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112[a] | Jos Buttler † | 133 | 2012–2026 |
| 2 | 20 | Craig Kieswetter | 23 | 2010–2012 |
| 3 | 13[b] | Jonny Bairstow | 12 | 2012–2024 |
| Phil Salt † | 20 | 2022–2025 | ||
| 5 | 9 | Matt Prior | 10 | 2007–2010 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[92] | ||||
Most career catches
Buttler has taken the most catches in T20Is as a wicket-keeper for England, second overall to Quinton de Kock, who has taken 98.[93]
| Rank | Catches | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90[a] | Jos Buttler† | 133 | 2012–2026 |
| 2 | 17 | Craig Kieswetter | 23 | 2010–2012 |
| 3 | 12 | Jonny Bairstow | 12 | 2012–2023 |
| 4 | 11[b] | Phil Salt† | 20 | 2022–2025 |
| 5 | 6 | Matt Prior | 10 | 2007–2010 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[94] | ||||
- Cricinfo lists Buttler as having made 1 catch as a fielder whilst being the designated keeper,[95] whilst their description of the catch says he was the wicket-keeper at the time.[96] Their wicket-keeping totals (both catches and total dismissals) fail to include this dismissal; if this catch is counted towards his wicket-keeping total it gives him a total of 91 catches and 113 dismissals, which are the totals given in other sources.[97][98][99]
- Cricinfo list Salt as making 2 catches as a fielder in a match where he took over as wicketkeeper part of the way through the fielding innings. The commentary makes it clear he was keeper at the time of the catches, after Jamie Smith had left the field due to injury. If these are counted towards his wicketkeeping stats, he has a total of 13 catches and 15 dismissals.
Most career stumpings
Buttler has made the most stumpings in T20Is for England, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni of India heading the all-time list with 34.[100]
| Rank | Stumpings | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | Jos Buttler† | 133 | 2012–2026 |
| 2 | 3 | James Foster | 5 | 2009–2009 |
| Craig Kieswetter | 23 | 2010–2012 | ||
| Matt Prior | 10 | 2007–2010 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Sam Billings | 10 | 2015–2022 |
| Phil Salt† | 20 | 2022–2025 | ||
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[101] | ||||
Most dismissals in an innings
Mitchell Hay of New Zealand is the only wicket-keeper to have made six dismissals in a single innings in a T20I.[102] Jos Buttler is the only England wicket-keeper to have made 5 dismissals in an innings.[103]
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Jos Buttler | India | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 7 July 2026 |
| 2 | 4 | Matt Prior | South Africa | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 16 September 2007 |
| 2 | 3 | Craig Kieswetter | India | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 31 August 2011 |
| Sam Billings | Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 26 November 2015 | ||
| Jos Buttler | 5 separate occasions | ||||
| Last updated: 12 July 2026[104] | |||||
Most dismissals in a series
The record for most dismissals taken by a wicket-keeper in a single series is 14, jointly held by four cricketers. The England record is held by Jos Buttler, who made 9 dismissals (all catches) in the 2022 T20 World Cup.[105]
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Innings | Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Jos Buttler | 5 | India in England in 2026 | |
| 2 | 9 | Jos Buttler | 6 | 2022 T20 World Cup | |
| 3 | 7 | Jos Buttler | 8 | 2024 T20 World Cup | |
| 4 | 6 | Jos Buttler | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup | |
| Jos Buttler | 3 | India in England in 2022 | |||
| James Foster | 5 | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 | |||
| Last updated: 12 July 2026[106] | |||||
Fielding records
Most career catches
Caught is one of the nine methods a batsman can be dismissed in cricket.[a] Only catches made as a fielder are included, those made as a wicket-keeper or as a substitute are excluded. South Africa's David Miller holds the record for the most catches in T20Is by a non-wicket-keeper with 86. Chris Jordan is the leading catcher for England, with 48.[108]
| Rank | Catches | Player | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | Chris Jordan | 94 | 2014–2024 |
| 2 | 46 | Eoin Morgan | 114 | 2009–2022 |
| 3 | 42 | Adil Rashid† | 151 | 2009–2026 |
| 4 | 41 | Harry Brook† | 70 | 2022–2026 |
| 5 | 39 | Alex Hales | 74 | 2011–2022 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[109] | ||||
Most catches in an innings
The feat of taking five catches in an innings has been achieved three times in T20Is.[110] The record for an England player is four catches, achieved by Jofra Archer against South Africa in 2025.[111]
Most catches in a series
The world record for most catches taken by a fielder in a single T20I series is held by New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, who took 11 at the 2026 T20 World Cup.[112]
| Rank | Catches | Player | Innings | Series | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Tom Banton | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup | |
| 2 | 7 | Harry Brook | 8 | 2024 T20 World Cup | |
| 3 | 6 | Tom Banton | 5 | India in England in 2026 | |
| Will Jacks | 8 | 2026 T20 World Cup | |||
| Liam Livingstone | 6 | 2022 T20 World Cup | |||
| Jamie Overton | 6 | 2026 T20 World Cup | |||
| Last updated: 12 July 2026[113] | |||||
Other records
Most career matches
The world record for most T20Is played is jointly held by England's Jos Buttler and Ireland's Paul Stirling, with 163 each.[114]
| Rank | Matches | Player | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 163 | Jos Buttler† | 2011–2026 |
| 2 | 153 | Adil Rashid† | 2009–2026 |
| 3 | 115 | Eoin Morgan | 2009–2022 |
| 4 | 95 | Chris Jordan | 2014–2024 |
| 5 | 92 | Moeen Ali | 2014–2024 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[115] | |||
Most consecutive career matches
Hong Kong's Nizakat Khan holds the record for the most consecutive T20I matches played with 125. Adil Rashid holds the England record with 45.[116]
| Rank | Matches | Player | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | Adil Rashid | 2022–2024 |
| 2 | 44 | Moeen Ali | 2021–2023 |
| 3 | 39 | Jos Buttler† | 2024–2026 |
| 4 | 37 | Jos Buttler | 2011–2014 |
| 5 | 35 | Adil Rashid† | 2024–2026 |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[116] | |||
Most matches as captain
The record for most T20Is played as captain is held by Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus, with 91. Eoin Morgan holds the England record for most T20Is played as captain, with 72.[117]
| Rank | Matches | Player | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | Eoin Morgan | 42[b] | 27 | 2 | 1 | 58.3 | 2012–2022 |
| 2 | 51 | Jos Buttler† | 26 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 51.0 | 2015–2025 |
| 3 | 30 | Paul Collingwood | 17 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 56.7 | 2007–2011 |
| 4 | 27 | Stuart Broad | 11 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 40.7 | 2011–2014 |
| Harry Brook† | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 77.8 | 2025–2026 | ||
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[118] | ||||||||
Youngest players on debut
The youngest player to play in a T20I match was Marian Gherasim, who represented Romania at the age of 14 years and 16 days.[119]
| Rank | Age | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 years and 211 days | Rehan Ahmed | Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 12 March 2023 | |
| 2 | 20 years and 65 days | Stuart Broad | Pakistan | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England | 28 August 2006 | |
| 3 | 20 years and 111 days | Ben Stokes | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 23 September 2011 | |
| 4 | 20 years and 123 days | Mason Crane | South Africa | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 21 June 2017 | |
| 5 | 20 years and 357 days | Jacob Bethell | Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 11 September 2024 | |
| Last updated: 11 September 2024[119][120] | ||||||
Oldest players on debut
The record for oldest cricketer on T20I debut is held by Andrew Brownlee, who was 62 years and 145 days old when he made his debut for the Falkland Islands.[121]
| Rank | Age | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 years and 80 days | Paul Nixon | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 9 January 2007 | |
| 2 | 34 years and 268 days | Darren Gough | Australia | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 13 June 2005 | |
| 3 | 34 years and 219 days | Richard Gleeson | India | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England | 9 July 2022 | |
| 4 | 34 years and 142 days | Jeremy Snape | South Africa | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 16 September 2007 ‡ | |
| 5 | 33 years and 233 days | Michael Carberry | Sri Lanka | The Oval, London, England | 20 May 2014 | |
| Last updated: 15 July 2022[121][122] | ||||||
Oldest players
The Falkland Islands batsman Andrew Brownlee is the oldest player to appear in a T20I match, at 62 years and 147 days.[123]
| Rank | Age | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 years and 214 days | Adil Rashid† | Sri Lanka | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 19 September 2026 | |
| 2 | 37 years and 9 days | Moeen Ali | India | Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 27 June 2024 | |
| 3 | 36 years and 202 days | Liam Dawson† | Sri Lanka | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 19 September 2026 | |
| 4 | 36 years and 80 days | Paul Nixon | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 9 January 2007 | |
| 5 | 36 years and 11 days | Jos Buttler† | Sri Lanka | Old Trafford, Manchester, England | 19 September 2026 | |
| Last updated: 19 September 2026[124] | ||||||
Partnership records
In cricket, two batsmen are always present at the crease batting together in a partnership. This partnership will continue until one of them is dismissed, retires or the innings comes to a close.
Highest partnerships by wicket
A wicket partnership describes the number of runs scored by the two batsmen before that number wicket in the innings falls, or the innings finishes before that wicket falls.
Highest partnerships by runs
The world record for highest single partnership in a T20I is held by Japan's Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming and Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, who had an unbeaten partnership of 258* against China in 2024. The England record is held by Jos Buttler and Harry Brook, who had a partnership of 233 against India in 2026.[126]
| Wicket | Runs | First batsman | Second batsman | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd wicket | 233 | Jos Buttler | Harry Brook | India | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 11 July 2026 |
| 3rd wicket | 182 | Dawid Malan | Eoin Morgan | New Zealand | McLean Park, Napier, New Zealand | 8 November 2019 |
| 1st wicket | 170* | Jos Buttler | Alex Hales | India | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 10 November 2022 ‡ |
| 2nd wicket | 167* | Jos Buttler | Dawid Malan | South Africa | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa | 1 December 2020 |
| 2nd wicket | 159 | Alex Hales | Ravi Bopara | West Indies | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 24 June 2012 |
| Last updated: 12 July 2026[127] | ||||||
Highest overall partnership runs by a pair
The world record for highest overall partnership T20I runs by a pair is held by Pakistan's Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 3300 runs together between 2019 and 2024. The England record is held by Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, who have scored 1397 runs together since 2022.[128]
| Rank | Runs | Innings | Players | Highest | Average | 100/50 | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1397 | 40 | Jos Buttler and Phil Salt† | 126 | 35.8 | 4/6 | 2022–2026 |
| 2 | 991 | 32 | Jos Buttler and Jason Roy | 95 | 32.0 | 0/7 | 2016–2022 |
| 3 | 831 | 19 | Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan | 167* | 46.2 | 2/4 | 2017–2023 |
| 4 | 712 | 19 | Harry Brook and Jos Buttler† | 233 | 37.5 | 2/1 | 2022–2026 |
| 5 | 705 | 18 | Alex Hales and Michael Lumb | 143* | 41.5 | 2/3 | 2012–2014 |
| An asterisk (*) signifies an unbroken partnership (i.e. neither of the batsmen was dismissed before either the end of the allotted overs or the required score being reached). Last updated: 19 September 2026[129] | |||||||
Umpiring records
Most matches umpired
An umpire in cricket is a person who officiates the match according to the Laws of Cricket. Two umpires adjudicate the match on the field, whilst a third umpire has access to video replays, and a fourth umpire looks after the match balls and other duties. The records below are only for on-field umpires. Malaysia's Viswanadan Kalidas holds the record for the most T20I matches umpired with 107. The most experienced English umpire is Alex Wharf.[130]
| Rank | Matches | Umpire | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | Alex Wharf† | 2018–2026 |
| 2 | 46 | Richard Kettleborough† | 2009–2026 |
| 3 | 43 | Richard Illingworth† | 2010–2026 |
| 4 | 37 | Ian Gould | 2006–2016 |
| 5 | 32 | Mike Burns† | 2020–2026 |
| Andrew Elliott† | 2022–2026 | ||
| Nigel Llong | 2005–2016 | ||
| Last updated: 15 September 2026[130] | |||
See also
Notes
- In 2017, The Laws of Cricket were amended, reducing the methods of dismissals from ten to nine, with handled the ball now covered as part of obstructing the field.[107]
- as well as 2 tied matches in which England won the super overs