Rohit Sharma has made history by becoming the leading run-scorer in T20 International (T20I) cricket. In a standout performance against Australia during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit reached 4165 runs, surpassing Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who has 4145 runs.
Rohit Sharma
The Indian skipper now tops the list with 4165 runs in 157 matches. He is the second batter, after Virat Kohli, to cross the 4000-run mark in T20I cricket.
Babar Azam
Pakistan’s Babar Azam is in second place with 4145 runs in 123 matches. Despite a challenging World Cup, Babar remains a dominant force in T20 cricket.
Virat Kohli
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli, once the leading run-scorer, is now third with 4103 runs in 123 matches. Kohli was the first to break the 4000-run barrier in T20Is.
Martin Guptill
New Zealand’s Martin Guptill is fourth with 3531 runs in 122 matches. Known for his aggressive batting, Guptill has been a consistent performer in T20Is.
Paul Stirling
Ireland’s Paul Stirling rounds out the top five with 3438 runs in 134 matches. Stirling has scored 23 fifties and one century in his T20I career.
Top T20I Run-Scorers List
| Pos | Player | Span | Matches | Runs |
|—–|——————|————|———|——|
| 1 | RG Sharma (IND) | 2007-2024 | 157 | 4165 |
| 2 | Babar Azam (PAK) | 2016-2024 | 123 | 4145 |
| 3 | V Kohli (IND) | 2010-2024 | 123 | 4103 |
| 4 | Martin Guptill (NZ) | 2009-2022 | 122 | 3531 |
| 5 | PR Stirling (IRE)| 2009-2023 | 134 | 3438 |
| 6 | AJ Finch (AUS) | 2011-2022 | 103 | 3120 |
| 7 | DA Warner (AUS) | 2009-2024 | 102 | 3067 |
Rohit Sharma’s remarkable achievement underscores his consistency and skill in the shortest format of the game. With Kohli and Babar also performing strongly, the competition among the top T20I batters remains intense.