Top 5 Jos Buttler knocks in ODIs

#4 - 121 (74) against Sri Lanka at Lord's, 2014

England fell short by seven runs despite Buttler's heroics

A determined Sri Lankan team visited England shores during the summer of 2014. Going into the fourth ODI at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, they trailed 1-2 in the 5-match series. A hefty partnership between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara hauled the tourists to a round 300.

The Yorkshire duo of Gary Ballance and Joe Root tried to offset the fall of early wickets. Soon, the middle-order crumbled and England found themselves at 111/5. With Ravi Bopara for company, Buttler brought the run-chase back on track. Running hard between the wickets, the duo brought the equation down to 62 runs from the last six overs.

After Bopara's dismissal, Buttler took the attack to Nuwan Kulasekara whilst smartly playing out Ajantha Mendis. With twelve runs required off the last over, the threat of Lasith Malinga loomed large. The belligerent right-hander found himself outfoxed by the modern game's pre-eminent death bowler. Although England fell short by seven runs, Buttler's spectacular 74-ball 121 was deemed enough for the Man of the Match award.