In T20I cricket, scoring runs quickly is a skill different from tests and ODIs. Batsmen in this format can attack from the first ball, thrilling fans with lots of boundaries and sixes.
Only those who consistently score quick runs can succeed in T20Is. This list highlights the top ten batters who have scored the most runs in T20I Cricket, showcasing their ability as key run-scorers for their teams.
Here are the top ten batters with Most runs in T20I Cricket
10. Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) – 2514 runs:
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez, known for his skills in limited-overs cricket, is featured here. He played 119 matches from 2006 to 2021, scoring 2514 runs with a top score of 99*. He also claimed 61 wickets during his career and hit 14 half-centuries.
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9. Jos Buttler (ENG) – 2766 runs:
Jos Buttler captained England to victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. He’s a reliable player in shorter cricket matches, having played 100 innings, scoring 2766 runs with an average and strike rate of 35.01 and 144.66. Buttler has hit one century and 20 half-centuries, with his highest score being 101 not out against Sri Lanka during the 2021 T20 World Cup.
8. Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) – 2797 runs:
Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s key wicket-keeper, excels in shorter cricket formats. He consistently scores runs, playing 85 matches, with 2797 runs at an average of 49.07 and a strike rate of 127.30. He has one century and 25 half-centuries to his name, making him a vital player for his team in recent years.
7. David Warner (AUS) – 2894 runs:
David Warner started playing for Australia in T20I against South Africa, scoring a quick fifty in just 19 balls, making a strong debut. He’s been a key player with 2894 runs in 99 matches at an average of 32.88 and a strike rate of 141.30, including one century and 24 half-centuries. Warner was named “Player of the Tournament” in Australia’s T20 World Cup 2021 victory.
6. Aaron Finch (AUS) – 3120 runs:
Aaron Finch captained Australia to their first T20 World Championship in 2021 in the UAE. He retired after a successful T20I career, playing 103 matches and scoring 3172 runs with an average of 34.28 and a strike rate of 142.53. Finch hit two centuries and 19 half-centuries, with his top score of 172 being the highest ever in T20 International cricket.
5. Paul Stirling (IRE) – 3408 runs:
Paul Stirling, a seasoned Irish batsman, is the top scorer for his country in T20 international matches. He’s known for his reliable performances, having played 131 T20Is and scored 3408 runs at a fast pace of 135.68. Stirling’s highest score is 115 not out, and he has achieved one century and 23 half-centuries.
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4. Babar Azam (PAK) – 3485 runs:
Babar Azam, a cricket star from Pakistan, is one of today’s top players in all forms of the game. He’s been consistently scoring runs in Test, One Day, and T20 matches, leading his team to the T20 World Cup 2022 finals. Babar has played 104 matches, scoring 3485 runs at an average of 41.48, including three centuries and 30 half-centuries. Among T20 internationals, only Virat Kohli has more half-centuries than him.
3. Martin Guptill (NZ) – 3531 runs:
Martin Guptill, a former New Zealand opener, was one of their top batsmen in shorter cricket formats. He holds numerous records for his country, including the most T20I runs. Guptill played 122 T20Is from 2009 to 2022, scoring 3531 runs with an average of 31.81 and a strike rate of 135.70. He also hit two centuries and 20 half-centuries.
2. Rohit Sharma (IND) – 3853 runs:
Rohit Sharma is a standout player in T20Is. He holds records for the most hundreds, one of the fastest centuries, and the most sixes in this format. Rohit has played the most matches (148), scoring 3853 runs at a strike rate of 139.42. His highest score is 118. He has hit four centuries and 29 half-centuries, with 182 sixes to his name.
1. Virat Kohli (IND) – 4008 runs:
Virat Kohli isn’t known as a power-hitter, but he scores runs quickly. He’s the top Indian batter, with over 4000 runs in T20Is. Kohli has played 115 matches, scoring 4008 runs at an average of 52.73 and a strike rate of 137.96. His highest score is 122 not out, with one century and 37 fifties to his name.
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