T20 Internationals (T20Is), the game’s shortest format, serve fans with excitement and entertainment in a shorter period of time. And it has become a regular sight to witness thrilling matches as teams play more T20Is.
Since the ICC granted T20I status to every member nation — Full and Associate — the number of T20I matches being played has increased dramatically. Now, in the 2020s decade, fans can see more T20I games played as compared to other formats.
A crazy stat: The 1000th Men’s T20I match took place on November 3, 2019, between India and Bangladesh. While the 2000th game took place on February 25, 2023, between the Isle of Man and Spain.
And as you know, batters dominate the T20 games the most, as they go bonkers against the bowlers. So, fans get to witness some tremendous batting performances that leave an indelible mark on the sport.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 10 batters with the most T20I runs in the 2020s decade.
Most Runs in 2020s (2020-2029) in T20I Cricket
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (PAK) | 80 | 3234 | 53.01 | 127.37 | 104* |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 85 | 2818 | 36.12 | 130.10 | 122 |
| Muhammad Waseem (UAE) | 78 | 2759 | 37.79 | 155.52 | 112 |
| Virandeep Singh (MAL) | 86 | 2702 | 39.73 | 132.06 | 116* |
| Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 79 | 2598 | 38.20 | 167.07 | 117 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 68 | 2440 | 43.57 | 152.11 | 101* |
| Syed Aziz (MAS) | 91 | 2265 | 29.80 | 143.80 | 126 |
| Simon Ssesazi (UGA) | 86 | 2204 | 29.00 | 123.19 | 100* |
| Sikandar Raza (ZIM) | 74 | 2081 | 31.53 | 143.02 | 133* |
| Nicholas Pooran (WI) | 81 | 1963 | 26.52 | 138.14 | 98 |
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Key Insights – Prolific T20I Batters in 2020s
The Pakistani duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have a strong record in the T20I format. While they have been considered among the best T20I batters in recent years, their current rankings fluctuate.
As of late 2024 and early 2025, other players, such as India’s Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, and England’s Phil Salt, have been at the top of the ICC T20I batting rankings. You can find detailed Mohammad Rizwan’s T20I runs year by year here.
India’s “Mr. 360,” Suryakumar Yadav, has been on a rampage since his T20I debut in 2021. Everyone is in awe of his unorthodox style of play, which makes him a special talent. He has held the top spot in the T20I rankings and still maintains a high ranking due to his explosive performances.
England’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman, Jos Buttler, continues to be in great form, smashing bowlers across the park. He remains a highly-ranked batsman in the T20I format.
