Top 5 batsmen with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 ft. Ishan Kishan, Sahibzada Farhan

Several batters have impressed with their consistent performances in the T20 World Cup 2026.

The T20 World Cup 2026 began on February 7, with 20 teams vying for the title. So far, Several batters have impressed with their marvellous performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup. While a few batters rocked the field in a handful of games, some others have delivered a consistent show with their batting resilience.

On that note, below are the top five batsmen with the most runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 so far.

Highest run-scorers in T20 World Cup 2026-

5. Ishan Kishan (IND) – 214 runs

Wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan was promoted as an opener just ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Smacking two half-centuries across six innings, he has done a commendable job with the bat. At an average of 35.66 and a superb strike rate of 186+, he has mustered 214 runs.

4. Shimron Hetmyer (WI) – 221 runs

West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer has dominated with his ability to smash sixes and is the highest run-scorer for his team. With 221 runs in six games at an average of 44.20, he occupies fourth place in this list. Striking the ball at 182.46, he has also hammered two fifties, including a highest score of 85 runs.

3. Aiden Markram (SA) – 264 runs

South Africa captain Aiden Markram has played a key role in their success in the T20 World Cup 2026. He has led from the front with his batting, smacking 264 runs in six games at an average of 66.0 and a strike rate of 178.37. With a highest score of unbeaten 86, the right-handed batter has slammed three fifties.

2. Brian Bennett (ZIM) – 277 runs

Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett has surprised the entire cricket fraternity with his impeccable batting performance in the T20 World Cup 2026.

He played a key role in the team’s victories against Australia and Sri Lanka in the league stage and also scored an unbeaten 97 against India.

Notably, the right-handed batter has remained unbeaten in four innings out of five and has scored 277 runs at a strike rate of 135.78. He has hammered three half-centuries, all of which were unbeaten scores.

1. Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) – 283 runs

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan came into the limelight by scoring a century against Namibia in the league stage, helping the team win a crucial match.

Scoring 283 runs in five innings, he is the highest run-scorer in the tournament. At a spectacular average of 70.75, the right-handed batsman has scored one century and two fifties with a strike rate of 158.10.

For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.