Most runs in T20 cricket
Up to 26 Oct 2026
| # | Player | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jos ButtlerEngland, Rajasthan Royals, Lancashire | 529 | 498 | 15,062 | 131 | 35.60 | 9 | 108 | 2009–2026 |
| 2 | Kieron PollardMumbai Indians, West Indies, Trinbago Knight Riders | 754 | 671 | 14,999 | 104 | 31.71 | 2 | 71 | 2006–2026 |
| 3 | Alex HalesNottinghamshire, England, Sydney Thunder | 537 | 531 | 14,581 | 119* | 29.69 | 7 | 93 | 2009–2026 |
| 4 | Chris GayleRoyal Challengers Bangalore, West Indies, Jamaica Tallawahs | 463 | 455 | 14,562 | 175* | 36.22 | 22 | 88 | 2005–2022 |
| 5 | David WarnerAustralia, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils | 439 | 438 | 14,284 | 135* | 37.29 | 10 | 118 | 2007–2026 |
| 6 | Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Bangalore, India, Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 430 | 413 | 14,218 | 122* | 42.44 | 10 | 110 | 2007–2026 |
| 7 | James VinceHampshire, Sydney Sixers, Gulf Giants | 502 | 490 | 14,187 | 129* | 32.17 | 9 | 91 | 2010–2026 |
| 8 | Shoaib MalikPakistan, Karachi Kings, Barbados Tridents | 557 | 515 | 13,571 | 95* | 35.99 | 0 | 83 | 2005–2025 |
| 9 | Quinton de KockSouth Africa, Mumbai Indians, Durban's Super Giants | 463 | 449 | 13,046 | 140* | 31.43 | 10 | 85 | 2011–2026 |
| 10 | Faf du PlessisChennai Super Kings, South Africa, Joburg Super Kings | 450 | 426 | 12,782 | 120* | 33.37 | 9 | 89 | 2007–2026 |
| 11 | Colin MunroTrinbago Knight Riders, New Zealand, Islamabad United | 486 | 467 | 12,626 | 120 | 30.42 | 6 | 78 | 2010–2026 |
| 12 | Rohit SharmaMumbai Indians, India, Deccan Chargers | 472 | 459 | 12,531 | 121* | 30.94 | 8 | 84 | 2007–2026 |
| 13 | Babar AzamPakistan, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi | 359 | 346 | 12,493 | 122 | 42.78 | 13 | 101 | 2012–2026 |
| 14 | David MillerSouth Africa, Kings XI Punjab, Dolphins | 584 | 531 | 12,435 | 120* | 35.02 | 4 | 53 | 2008–2026 |
| 15 | Nicholas PooranWest Indies, Lucknow Super Giants, Trinbago Knight Riders | 485 | 458 | 11,520 | 108* | 30.07 | 5 | 71 | 2013–2026 |
| 16 | Jason RoySurrey, England, Quetta Gladiators | 449 | 441 | 11,519 | 145* | 27.29 | 7 | 75 | 2008–2026 |
| 17 | Aaron FinchMelbourne Renegades, Australia, Surrey | 387 | 380 | 11,458 | 172 | 33.60 | 8 | 77 | 2009–2024 |
| 18 | Glenn MaxwellAustralia, Melbourne Stars, Kings XI Punjab | 530 | 493 | 11,369 | 154* | 27.13 | 8 | 61 | 2010–2026 |
| 19 | Dawid MalanEngland, Middlesex, Yorkshire | 399 | 392 | 11,003 | 117 | 33.04 | 5 | 76 | 2006–2026 |
| 20 | Rilee RossouwQuetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Knights | 415 | 399 | 10,370 | 121 | 29.71 | 9 | 61 | 2008–2026 |
| 21 | Martin GuptillNew Zealand, Auckland, Guyana Amazon Warriors | 359 | 347 | 9,997 | 120* | 31.53 | 6 | 59 | 2006–2026 |
| 22 | Ravi BoparaEssex, Sussex, England | 494 | 453 | 9,948 | 108 | 28.10 | 3 | 50 | 2003–2025 |
| 23 | Andre RussellKolkata Knight Riders, West Indies, Jamaica Tallawahs | 611 | 527 | 9,933 | 121* | 25.86 | 2 | 36 | 2010–2026 |
| 24 | Brendon McCullumNew Zealand, Brisbane Heat, Kolkata Knight Riders | 370 | 364 | 9,922 | 158* | 29.97 | 7 | 55 | 2005–2019 |
| 25 | Shikhar DhawanSunrisers Hyderabad, India, Delhi Capitals | 334 | 331 | 9,797 | 106* | 32.98 | 2 | 70 | 2007–2024 |