Australian opener, David Warner surpassed Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan to become the seventh-highest run-scorer in T20I cricket. Warner achieved this feat during Australia’s second T20I match against West Indies in Adelaide. He scored 22 runs in 19 balls, including three fours and a six, at a strike rate of over 115.
In 101 matches, Warner has scored 2,986 runs at an average of 33.17 and a strike rate of over 141, with a century and 25 fifties, and the best score of 100*.On the other hand, Rizwan has scored 2,981 runs in 90 matches and 78 innings at an average of 48.86 and a strike rate of over 127. He has a century and 26 fifties, with the best score of 104*.
India’s Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in T20Is, with 4,037 runs at an average of 51.75 in 117 matches and 109 innings. He has scored a century and 37 fifties, with the best score of 122*. His strike rate is 138.15.
Here’s a list of top run scorers in T20Is:
| # | Player | Team | Mat | Inn | Runs | Highest | 100s | 50s | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | India | 117 | 109 | 4,037 | 122* | 1 | 37 | 51.75 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | India | 151 | 143 | 3,974 | 121* | 5 | 29 | 31.79 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 109 | 103 | 3,698 | 122 | 3 | 33 | 41.55 |
| 4 | Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 122 | 118 | 3,531 | 105 | 2 | 20 | 31.81 |
| 5 | Paul Stirling | Ireland | 134 | 133 | 3,438 | 115* | 1 | 23 | 28.18 |
| 6 | Aaron Finch | Australia | 103 | 103 | 3,120 | 172 | 2 | 19 | 34.28 |
| 7 | David Warner | Australia | 101 | 101 | 2,986 | 100* | 1 | 25 | 33.17 |
| 8 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 90 | 78 | 2,981 | 104* | 1 | 26 | 48.86 |
| 9 | Jos Buttler | England | 114 | 105 | 2,927 | 101* | 1 | 22 | 34.84 |
| 10 | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 89 | 87 | 2,547 | 95 | – | 18 | 33.96 |
In the match, Australia posted 241/4 in 20 overs, thanks to Maxwell’s (120* in 55 balls with 12 fours and 8 sixes) along with quick knocks from Mitchell Marsh (29 in 12 balls with three fours and two sixes) and David Warner (22 in 19 balls with three fours and a six) also with a 95-run stand between Maxwell and Tim David (31* in 14 balls, with two fours and two sixes).
In the run chase of 242, skipper Rovman Powell (63 in 36 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Andre Russell (37 in 16 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) tried their best to win it for the Windies, but they ran out of partners and were restricted to 207/9 in their 20 overs, losing by 34 runs.
Marcus Stoinis (3/36) was the pick of the bowlers for the Aussies. Spencer Johnson and Josh Hazlewood took two wickets each, while Adam Zampa and Jason Behrendorff took one each.
In conclusion, David Warner’s achievement of becoming the seventh-highest run-scorer in T20Is is a significant milestone in his career and a testament to his skill and consistency