England’s Jos Buttler and Harry Brook set a new men’s T20I record during the fifth match against India, building a 233-run partnership for the second wicket after an early setback. The stand becomes the highest second-wicket partnership in men’s T20 International history, lifting England to a commanding total. Buttler played a career-best innings of 131, while Brook contributed an unbeaten 95. Together, they guide England to 257/3, giving India a steep chase target.
Both outlets describe a batting effort that combines power and placement, with the pair accelerating once they were established and sustaining the pressure as the partnership grew. Times of India also adds that Buttler’s 131 is the highest individual T20I score against India, nearly matching or breaking a nearly decade-old benchmark. The record-setting stand is presented as the foundation for England’s control of the match, with India unable to contain the duo until the end of the innings.
