IND vs ENG: Jos Buttler joins Elite List in T20 World Cup as Rohit Sharma leads the Pack

As the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 reaches its climactic stages, England's Jos Buttler is on the verge of etching his name further into the tournament's history books.

With England set to face hosts India in the second semifinal at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, Buttler will make his 8th appearance in a T20 World Cup knockout match, tying the record held by India's Rohit Sharma. This milestone comes amidst a challenging tournament for the explosive opener, but it underscores his longevity and impact in the shortest format's premier event.

IND vs ENG Jos Buttler joins Elite List in T20 World Cup as Rohit Sharma leads the Pack

Jos Buttler's Place Among the Greats

Buttler, who has been a cornerstone of England's white-ball success, including their 2022 T20 World Cup triumph, already features prominently in the all-time appearance lists for the tournament. Former India captain Rohit Sharma remains the leader in the list with 47 appearances.

Rank	Player	Appearances
1	Rohit Sharma	47
2	Shakib Al Hasan	43
2	Jos Buttler	43
4	David Warner	41
5	Adil Rashid	38
6	Mahmudullah	37

In knockout stagesm where the pressure intensifies and legends are made, Buttler's consistency shines through. Prior to today's semifinal, he shares second place with several cricketing icons. By stepping onto the field against India, he will get closer to Sharma's benchmark of eight knockout games.

Rank	Player	Knockout Appearances
1	Rohit Sharma	8
2	Kumar Sangakkara	7
2	Mahela Jayawardene	7
2	Tillakaratne Dilshan	7
2	Lasith Malinga	7
2	Angelo Mathews	7
2	Jos Buttler	7
2	Adil Rashid	7

Jos Buttler in T20 World Cup 2026

While Buttler's historical stats are impressive, his form in the 2026 edition has been a cause for concern. The 35-year-old has managed just 62 runs across seven innings, averaging a dismal 8.85 with a strike rate of 106.89. His highest score came early in the tournament—a 26 against Nepal—followed by a 21 against West Indies. Since then, it's been a string of single-digit failures: 3, 3, 7, 2, and a duck against New Zealand.