The race for the batsmen with the most runs in T20I in 2021 is currently intense, and the stats at the end of the year will be interesting to see. Many cricketers found 2021 to be a fruitful year. Competing against countries after an indefinite lockdown was difficult, but a few cricketers performed admirably this year, enlisting their names in some of the most prestigious records. Consistency in T20 cricket is far from easy because it requires a lot of risk-taking and the batsmen are expected to be more free-flowing as well.
There have been several players who have not only managed to keep the scoring flowing but have also been the epitome of consistency. These players have not only profited from their conceptions but have also made it big by single-handedly dominating their opponents with their invincible batting form. Let’s take a look at the top ten cricketers in terms of T20I runs in 2021.
Top 10 Batsmen With Most Runs in T20I 2021 | Highest Run-scorer in T20 International 2021
| Rankings | Player Name | Team/Country | Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score | 100s | 50s | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 29 | 26 | 1,326 | 104* | 1 | 12 | 73.67 |
| 2 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 29 | 26 | 939 | 122 | 1 | 9 | 37.56 |
| 3 | Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 18 | 18 | 678 | 97 | 0 | 5 | 37.67 |
| 4 | Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 21 | 20 | 627 | 77* | 0 | 6 | 36.88 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | England | 14 | 14 | 589 | 101* | 1 | 5 | 65.44 |
| 6 | Mohammad Naim | Bangladesh | 26 | 26 | 575 | 64 | 0 | 3 | 23.00 |
| 7 | Aiden Markram | South Africa | 18 | 16 | 570 | 70 | 0 | 6 | 43.85 |
| 8 | Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 14 | 14 | 524 | 72 | 0 | 5 | 43.67 |
| 9 | Mahmudullah | Bangladesh | 26 | 26 | 496 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 23.62 |
| 10 | Evin Lewis | West Indies | 18 | 18 | 489 | 79 | 0 | 4 | 28.76 |
Most Runs In T20I In The 2021 Calendar Year | Who Scored Most Runs In T20 2021
1. Mohammad Rizwan Scored Most Runs In T20I In The 2021 Calendar Year – 1326 Runs
Pakistan’s Mohammed Rizwan scored the most runs in T20I cricket in 2021. Rizwan has been nothing short of spectacular this year. His contribution to the team, as well as some excellent partnerships with Babar Azam, proved to be the most important aspect of Pakistan’s matches. In addition, he became the first batter in history to score 2000 T20I runs in a single calendar year. With his batting skills, he lifted the Pakistan team to new heights in every tournament. Some of his best knocks came this year during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021. This year, the Pakistani cricketer Mohemmed Rizwan scored 1326 runs in 29 games, with an average of 73.66 and a strike rate of 134.89. In the first T20I of South Africa’s tour of Pakistan in 2021, Mohemmed Rizwan scored 104* off 64 balls.
2. Babar Azam (PAK) – 939 Runs In T20I In 2021
Pakistan national cricket team captain Babar Azam is ranked second on the list of the top ten batsmen with the most runs in T20Is in 2021. 2021 will undoubtedly go down as one of his most remarkable and memorable years, as he reached new heights in the sport this year. Babar Azam is ranked second among batsmen in the ICC T20 Rankings for 2021. He rose to prominence following his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup, particularly against India. Some of his best knocks this year came in the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup and the England T20 match series. His prolific performance also aided Pakistan in the T20I series against the West Indies. In 2021, Pakistan’s captain played 29 matches and scored 939 runs, with the highest score being 122, an average of 37.56, and a strike rate of 127.58.
3. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 678 T20 Runs
Martin Guptill, New Zealand’s all-time leading batsman, is ranked third among the top ten most run-scorers in the 2021 calendar year. The Kiwi opener has always been a vital member of the New Zealand team. Martin Guptill scored 678 runs in 2021. He played a total of 18 T20I matches, with the highest score of 97, an average of 37.66, and a strike rate of 145.49. In addition, he smashed 5 half-centuries this year to add to his total score.
4. Mitchell Marsh (AUS) – 627 T20 Runs.
Mitchell Marsh of Australia is the fourth cricketer on this list, having scored 627 runs in 21 Twenty20 International matches this year. He also hit six half-centuries this year, finishing with the highest score of 77, an average of 36.88, and a strike rate of 129.8. In the final match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday (November 14). Mitchell Marsh scored 77 runs to help Australia win their first T20 World Cup title here at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
5. Jos Buttler (ENG) – 589 Runs In T20I In 2021
Jos Buttler, one of England’s best wicketkeeper-batsman, is ranked fifth on this list with 589 T20I runs in 2021. He played a total of 14 T20I matches for the England team in 2021. This year, the current vice-captain of the England cricket team scored one century and five half-centuries, with the highest score of 101*. In addition, he finished this year’s T20I matches with an average of 65.44 and a strike rate of 143.30.
6. Mohammad Naim (Bangladesh) – 575 Runs
Mohammad Naim is ranked sixth on the list of most runs in T20Is in 2021. Mohammad Naim, a tall left-handed batsman, made an early fantasy in his debut season, scoring 556 runs at a batting average of 46.33 in the 2017-18 50-over Dhaka Premier League. In 2021, the Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Naim played in a total of 26 T20I matches, gathering 575 runs with an average of 23.00 and a strike rate of 100.34. In addition, he maintained to score three half-centuries this year, with the highest score of 64.
7. Aiden Markram (South Africa) – 570 Runs In T20I In 2021
Aiden Markram of South Africa is 7th on the list of most runs in T20Is in 2021. He is the best South African batsman to have scored the most runs in T20Is in 2021. In 2021, the Proteas batter played 18 T20I matches and scored 570 runs. Aiden Markram may be named ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year in 2021. To get the total runs, he smashed six half-centuries. His highest score of the year 2021 was 70, and he finished the year with an average of 43.84 and a strike rate of 148.82 in T20Is.
8. Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 524 Runs
Quinton de Kock is one of South Africa’s most promising young players. Some of the feats he has accomplished at such a young age are incomprehensible, and it’s easy to see why he’s already being hailed as a future great. Not only is de Kock an excellent batsman, but he also adds tremendous value to the team by wearing gloves. This year, Quinton de Kock played 14 T20I matches. In 2021, the former South African cricket captain totaled 524 runs in T20I matches, with a high score of 72. He totaled all of these runs with a 43.66 average and a strike rate of 131.32.
9. Mahmudullah (Bangladesh) – 496 Runs In T20I In 2021
Mahmudullah began his career as a bowler before transitioning to a batsman who could bowl useful off-breaks. When he scored 103 against England at the Adelaide Oval, he became the first Bangladeshi World Cup centurion and helped his team reach the knockout stage for the first time. Mahmudullah is ranked ninth on this list, having scored 496 T20I runs in 26 matches this year. This year, the Bangladeshi T20I captain also scored two half-centuries, the highest of which was 52, with an average of 23.61 and a strike rate of 105.30.
10. Evin Lewis (West Indies) – 489 Runs
Evin Lewis is a left-handed opening batsman who has two centuries in T20 Internationals. In 2016, he made his debut against Afghanistan. West Indies cricket team member Evin Lewis In 2021, the Trinidadian cricketer played in 18 T20I matches, scoring a total of 489 runs with a high score of 79 runs. In addition, he hit two half-centuries in 2021, finishing with an average of 28.76 and a strike rate of 155.73.
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Conclusion
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