The England vs India T20I rivalry has produced some of the biggest batting performances in international cricket. With the latest five-match T20I series in England completed in July 2026, several players have added to their career totals against the opposition. This updated list of the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is highlights the leading batters in this highly competitive rivalry.
Jos Buttler is now the leading run-scorer in England vs India T20Is, while Virat Kohli remains India’s highest scorer against England. The latest records also bring players such as Abhishek Sharma into the top 10.
List of Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jos Buttler | England | 33 | 31 | 844 | 31.85 | 143.87 | 131* |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | India | 21 | 20 | 648 | 38.11 | 135.00 | 80* |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | India | 16 | 15 | 467 | 35.92 | 139.82 | 100* |
| 4 | Hardik Pandya | India | 19 | 16 | 441 | 29.40 | 151.54 | 63 |
| 5 | Abhishek Sharma | India | 11 | 11 | 419 | 41.90 | 201.44 | 135 |
| 6 | Suryakumar Yadav | India | 14 | 13 | 360 | 27.69 | 172.24 | 117 |
| 7 | Jason Roy | England | 15 | 15 | 356 | 23.73 | 131.85 | 67 |
| 8 | Eoin Morgan | England | 16 | 14 | 347 | 26.69 | 141.63 | 71 |
| 9 | Alex Hales | England | 10 | 10 | 331 | 41.37 | 134.55 | 86* |
| 10 | MS Dhoni | India | 14 | 12 | 296 | 49.33 | 133.93 | 56 |
Here are the top 10 highest run scorers in England vs India in T20Is:
1. Jos Buttler (England)
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler now leads the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 844 runs. Buttler added significantly to his previous tally during the 2025 and 2026 encounters. In the fifth T20I in Southampton in July 2026, he smashed a spectacular 131 off 64 balls, helping England reach 257/3. That innings took his head-to-head tally to 844 runs and gave him the highest individual score in this rivalry.
2. Virat Kohli (India)
Former India batter Virat Kohli remains second in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 648 runs against England. Kohli’s tally is now fixed after his retirement from T20I cricket in 2024. He scored his 648 runs at an average of 38.11, with a best of 80*.
3. Rohit Sharma (India)
Former India captain Rohit Sharma occupies third place in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 467 runs against England. Rohit scored his runs at an average of 35.92 and a strike rate of 139.82, including a memorable unbeaten century. Like Kohli, his T20I record is now complete following his retirement from T20I cricket in 2024.
4. Hardik Pandya (India)
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is fourth in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 441 runs against England. Pandya has scored his runs at a superb strike rate of 151.54, with a highest score of 63. His ability to accelerate in the middle and death overs has made him one of India’s most dangerous batters in this rivalry.
5. Abhishek Sharma (India)
Young India opener Abhishek Sharma has surged into fifth place in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 419 runs against England. His record is particularly impressive because of his extraordinary 201.44 strike rate. Abhishek’s outstanding 135 off 54 balls in February 2025 remains the highest individual score by an Indian against England in T20Is.
6. Suryakumar Yadav (India)
India batter Suryakumar Yadav is sixth in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 360 runs. Suryakumar has scored his runs at an exceptional strike rate of 172.24, while his memorable 117 at Trent Bridge in 2022 remains one of the greatest individual innings in this fixture.
7. Jason Roy (England)
Former England opener Jason Roy occupies seventh place in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 356 runs against India. Roy played 15 T20Is against India and scored at a strike rate of 131.85, with a best of 67. His total remains unchanged following his departure from England’s international setup.
8. Eoin Morgan (England)
Former England captain Eoin Morgan is eighth in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 347 runs against India. Morgan scored his runs at an average of 26.69 and a strike rate of 141.63. His highest score against India was 71, while his tally included two half-centuries.
9. Alex Hales (England)
Former England opener Alex Hales ranks ninth in the Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is with 331 runs against India. Hales scored his runs at an average of 41.37, with a strike rate of 134.55. His best score against India was an unbeaten 86.
10. MS Dhoni (India)
Former India captain MS Dhoni completes the top 10 with 296 runs against England in T20Is. Dhoni played 14 matches and scored 296 runs, with a highest score of 56. His T20I record against England is now fixed following his retirement from international cricket in August 2020.
Conclusion
The Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in England vs India in T20Is has changed significantly since the original 2024 version.
Jos Buttler now leads with 844 runs, followed by Virat Kohli with 648 and Rohit Sharma with 467. Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma complete the top five, while Suryakumar Yadav, Jason Roy, Eoin Morgan, Alex Hales and MS Dhoni make up the rest of the list.
The latest figures include the July 2026 England-India T20I series, in which England won the completed matches 4-0 after the opening game was abandoned due to rain.
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