Babar Azam Tops T20I Run-Scorers: Meet Cricket’s Top Six Batsmen in 2025

Babar Azam has made cricketing history by surpassing Rohit Sharma to become the leading run-scorer in men’s T20 Internationals. Achieving this milestone during Pakistan’s match against South Africa on October 31, 2025, Babar finished unbeaten on 11, reaching 4,234 runs in 123 innings. Known for his calm precision and consistency, Babar remains a key figure for Pakistan despite recent struggles for form.

Here are the top six T20I run-scorers as of late 2025:

1. Babar Azam (Pakistan, age 31, active)
   Runs: 4,234* | Innings: 123 | Average: 39.57 | Strike Rate: 128.77 | Hundreds: 3 | Fifties: 39
   A dependable batter with remarkable consistency, Babar’s technique and temperament make him Pakistan’s most trusted player.

2. Rohit Sharma (India, age 38, retired)
   Runs: 4,231 | Innings: 151 | Average: 32.05 | Strike Rate: 140.89 | Hundreds: 5 | Fifties: 32
   Known for power-hitting and elegance, Rohit revolutionized T20 batting with his ability to pace innings and hit multiple centuries.

3. Virat Kohli (India, age 36, retired)
   Runs: 4,188 | Innings: 117 | Average: 48.69 | Strike Rate: 137.04 | Hundreds: 1 | Fifties: 38
   A master of the chase, Kohli’s discipline and mental strength made him one of cricket’s all-time great finishers.

4. Jos Buttler (England, age 35, active)
   Runs: 3,869* | Innings: 132 | Average: 35.49 | Strike Rate: 148.97 | Hundreds: 1 | Fifties: 24
   England’s aggressive and innovative opener, Buttler continues to be a game-changer with his fearless and creative style.

5. Paul Stirling (Ireland, age 35, active)
   Runs: 3,710* | Innings: 150 | Average: 26.69 | Strike Rate: 134.86 | Hundreds: 1 | Fifties: 23
   A stalwart for Ireland, Stirling’s consistent performances and boundary-scoring inspire the emerging cricket nation.

6. Martin Guptill (New Zealand, age 39, retired)
   Runs: 3,531 | Innings: 118 | Average: 31.81 | Strike Rate: 135.70 | Hundreds: 2 | Fifties: 20
   Guptill was a key figure in New Zealand’s T20 rise, known for his clean striking and calm starts.

Babar Azam’s ascension marks a new chapter in T20 cricket history, joining the ranks of legendary batsmen while continuing to inspire a new generation of players globally.

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