Jos Buttler vs Sri Lanka record
Jos Buttler has scored 734 runs in 31 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 40.78 (strike rate 121.1), with 1 hundred and 4 fifties. In T20Is: 645 runs in 16 matches at an average of 58.64 (strike rate 150.0), with 1 hundred and 5 fifties.
47MatchesODI 31 · T20I 16
1,379Runsaverage 47.55 · SR 133.1
121Highest score2 hundreds · 9 fifties
Jos Buttler against Sri Lanka by format
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 31 | 734 | 40.78 | 121.1 |
| T20I | 16 | 645 | 58.64 | 150.0 |
Jos Buttler against Sri Lanka year by year
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 T20I | 7 | 260 | 43.33 | 156.6 |
| 2026 ODI | 5 | 152 | 50.67 | 123.6 |
| 2023 ODI | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 133.3 |
| 2022 T20I | 1 | 28 | 28.00 | 121.7 |
| 2021 T20I | 2 | 169 | — | 138.5 |
10 earlier years
| Year | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ODI | 1 | 10 | 10.00 | 111.1 |
| 2018 ODI | 5 | 28 | 14.00 | 103.7 |
| 2018 T20I | 1 | 13 | 13.00 | 185.7 |
| 2016 ODI | 5 | 180 | 90.00 | 118.4 |
| 2016 T20I | 2 | 139 | — | 161.6 |
| 2015 ODI | 1 | 39 | — | 205.3 |
| 2014 ODI | 12 | 317 | 39.63 | 118.3 |
| 2014 T20I | 2 | 28 | 14.00 | 147.4 |
| 2013 ODI | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2012 T20I | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 114.3 |
Jos Buttler's best innings against Sri Lanka
Fifties and hundreds, highest first
| Score | Balls | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | 74 | 31 May 2014 |
| 101* | 67 | 1 Nov 2021 |
| 93 | 99 | 21 Jun 2016 |
| 80 | 44 | 15 Sept 2026 |
| 73* | 49 | 5 Jul 2016 |
Jos Buttler against Sri Lanka by ground
| Ground | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Premadasa Stadium | 9 | 131 | 18.71 | 100.8 |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 9 | 120 | 20.00 | 111.1 |
| Kennington Oval | 4 | 69 | 34.50 | 150.0 |
| Sophia Gardens | 3 | 168 | 84.00 | 144.8 |
| The Rose Bowl | 2 | 153 | 153.00 | 164.5 |
| Headingley | 2 | 79 | 39.50 | 136.2 |
| Old Trafford | 2 | 62 | — | 193.8 |
| Riverside Ground | 2 | 35 | 17.50 | 89.7 |
Sri Lanka bowlers Jos Buttler has faced most
Balls faced, runs and dismissals, in internationals
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | 72 | 95 | 2 | 131.9 |
| Seekkuge Prasanna | 64 | 57 | 2 | 89.1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 59 | 60 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 57 | 103 | 2 | 180.7 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 51 | 64 | 0 | 125.5 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 51 | 52 | 2 | 102.0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 49 | 46 | 1 | 93.9 |
| Nuwan Pradeep | 49 | 66 | 1 | 134.7 |
Jos Buttler's batting in every match against Sri Lanka
Newest first. * not out
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | 69 | 49 | Lost |
| 22 Sept 2026 | 31 | 33 | Won |
| 19 Sept 2026 | 62* | 32 | Won |
| 17 Sept 2026 | 30 | 16 | Won |
| 15 Sept 2026 | 80 | 44 | Won |
35 older innings
| Date | Runs | Balls | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | 7 | 14 | Won |
| 3 Feb 2026 | 25 | 21 | Won |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 39 | 29 | Won |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 17 | 10 | Won |
| 24 Jan 2026 | 33* | 21 | Won |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 19 | 20 | Lost |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 8 | 6 | Lost |
| 5 Nov 2022 | 28 | 23 | Won |
| 1 Nov 2021 | 101* | 67 | Won |
| 23 Jun 2021 | 68* | 55 | Won |
| 21 Jun 2019 | 10 | 9 | Lost |
| 27 Oct 2018 | 13 | 7 | Won |
| 23 Oct 2018 | 0 | 2 | Lost |
| 13 Oct 2018 | 28 | 25 | Won |
| 5 Jul 2016 | 73* | 49 | Won |
| 2 Jul 2016 | 70 | 45 | Won |
| 29 Jun 2016 | 17* | 8 | Won |
| 21 Jun 2016 | 93 | 99 | Tied |
| 26 Mar 2016 | 66* | 37 | Won |
| 1 Mar 2015 | 39* | 19 | Lost |
| 16 Dec 2014 | 23 | 23 | Lost |
| 13 Dec 2014 | 22 | 26 | Lost |
| 10 Dec 2014 | 2* | 1 | Won |
| 7 Dec 2014 | 15 | 22 | Lost |
| 3 Dec 2014 | 55* | 37 | Won |
| 29 Nov 2014 | 7 | 14 | Lost |
| 26 Nov 2014 | 21 | 21 | Lost |
| 3 Jun 2014 | 21 | 24 | Lost |
| 31 May 2014 | 121 | 74 | Lost |
| 25 May 2014 | 4 | 6 | Lost |
| 22 May 2014 | 26* | 20 | Won |
| 20 May 2014 | 26 | 16 | Lost |
| 27 Mar 2014 | 2 | 3 | Won |
| 13 Jun 2013 | 0 | 2 | Lost |
| 1 Oct 2012 | 8 | 7 | Lost |
Jos Buttler vs Sri Lanka: questions and answers
- How many matches has Jos Buttler played against Sri Lanka?
- Jos Buttler has played 47 matches against Sri Lanka (31 in ODIs, 16 in T20Is), from 2012 to 2026. England won 27 and lost 17 of them.
- How many runs has Jos Buttler scored against Sri Lanka?
- Jos Buttler has scored 1,379 runs in 40 innings against Sri Lanka at an average of 47.55 and a strike rate of 133.1 (734 runs at an average of 40.78 in ODIs, 645 runs at an average of 58.64 in T20Is).
- What is Jos Buttler's highest score against Sri Lanka?
- Jos Buttler's highest score against Sri Lanka is 121 off 74 balls (ODI) at Lord's on 31 May 2014.
- How many hundreds has Jos Buttler scored against Sri Lanka?
- Jos Buttler has scored 2 hundreds and 9 fifties against Sri Lanka.
- Where has Jos Buttler scored the most runs against Sri Lanka?
- At Sophia Gardens: 168 runs in 3 innings against Sri Lanka, at an average of 84.00.
- How does Jos Buttler usually get out against Sri Lanka?
- Of Jos Buttler's 29 dismissals against Sri Lanka: caught 16, bowled 7, lbw 3 and run out 3. Lasith Malinga has dismissed Jos Buttler most often, twice in 72 balls.
- When did Jos Buttler last play against Sri Lanka?
- On 24 September 2026 (ODI) at Headingley: 69 off 49 balls. England lost that match.