English · Taunton, Somerset · Born 8 September 1990English wicket-keeper batsman who captained England to T20 World Cup victory in 2022 and is renowned for his explosive white-ball batting performances
Joseph Charles Buttler was born in Taunton, Somerset in 1990. He is the most destructive white-ball batsman England has produced. He captained England to the T20 World Cup victory in 2022. He won the IPL with Rajasthan Royals in 2022 — scoring 863 runs in the tournament, the second-highest in IPL history. His reverse sweeping — hitting deliveries to the off-side boundary by reversing his stance — is technically among the most difficult shots in cricket, which he plays with routine confidence. He was one of the survivors of the 2019 ODI World Cup Final — won by England on boundary countback. He plays for Lancashire in county cricket.
Leading England to victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup as captain, completing England's collection of major white-ball trophies
How They Played
Buttler is renowned for his explosive batting style, particularly in the death overs where he can accelerate the scoring rate dramatically. His wicket-keeping is athletic and reliable, complementing his batting prowess perfectly. He possesses exceptional power-hitting ability with innovative shot-making, including his trademark reverse sweeps and ramp shots.
Lasting Impact
Buttler revolutionized the role of wicket-keeper batsman in modern limited-overs cricket, proving that keepers can be match-winning batsmen rather than just steady contributors.
Career Honours
- T20 World Cup 2022 (England)
- IPL champion (Rajasthan Royals 2022)
- Ashes squad
- ODI World Cup finalist 2019
| Club | Period | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 2009–2013 | 86 | 4067 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2018–present | 83 | 2938 |
| Lancashire | 2014–present | — | — |
| Mumbai Indians | 2016–2018 | — | — |