The T20I cricket this year saw some incredible moments, starting with India’s triumph in the Caribbean land by winning the T20 World Cup, where they thrashed South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados, ending their 11-year drought for an ICC trophy. Thanks to Rohit Sharma and his team, India clinched the victory. On the other hand, the USA team rose to prominence, dismantling Pakistan and showcasing their adaptability in the format. This year, many batters across the cricketing world made their mark and became well-known names.
From India, it was Sanju Samson, whose 436 power-packed runs made him a household name and was one of the reasons why India dominated with 24 wins out of 26 T20Is in 2024. From Pakistan, Babar Azam also came out on top. Additionally, some emerging names from associate nations became the talk of the town. Take a look at the top players who scored tons of runs in this shorter format of the game.
Top 3 Highest run-scorers in men’s T20Is in 2024
Muhammad Waseem
In the race of test-playing nations and with the spotlight on their players, we often forget to notice the great talent from associate nations. The first name that grabs attention is Muhammad Waseem of the UAE, who made a huge impact with 909 runs in 26 matches, including one century and eight fifties. What really stood out, however, was his strike rate of 160, which helped him secure the top spot as the leading run-scorer in men’s T20Is in 2024.
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, the Japanese player, is also not far behind when it comes to run-making, with 860 runs in just 20 matches. This impressive southpaw has been in incredible form, especially in T20 cricket, maintaining an strike rate of 152.52.
Nizakat Khan
Another impressive player topping the charts is Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan. In just 28 games, he has scored more than 700 runs, making a name for himself with a decent average of 22.81. He has consistently provided the balance needed, known for his consistency, and has crossed the 50-run mark on many occasions. Although he is yet to reach his first ton in the shorter format of the game, his performances have been remarkable.
Most T20I Runs in 2024
| Player | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
| Muhammad Waseem (UAE) | 26 | 26 | 909 | 100 | 39.52 | 160.03 | 1 | 8 |
| K Kadowaki-Fleming (JPN) | 20 | 20 | 860 | 109* | 50.58 | 151.14 | 1 | 6 |
| Nizakat Khan (HKG) | 28 | 27 | 784 | 81 | 35.63 | 133.1 | – | 5 |
| A Sharafu (UAE) | 24 | 24 | 770 | 90* | 38.5 | 140.76 | – | 7 |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 24 | 23 | 738 | 75 | 33.54 | 133.21 | – | 6 |
| O Manishimwe (RWN) | 24 | 24 | 723 | 89* | 34.42 | 109.87 | – | 6 |
| Asif Khan (UAE) | 22 | 22 | 719 | 79 | 39.94 | 142.09 | – | 5 |
| Faisal Khan (KSA) | 22 | 22 | 702 | 101 | 35.1 | 169.97 | 1 | 3 |
| AGS Gous (USA) | 23 | 22 | 692 | 81 | 32.95 | 145.68 | – | 6 |
| Abdul Waheed (KSA) | 23 | 21 | 687 | 110 | 40.41 | 138.22 | 1 | 3 |
Most T20I Runs for India in 2024
Speaking about the Indian cricket team in the T20I format, their overall journey this year was phenomenal. From clinching the T20 World Cup 2024 to maintaining form after that tournament, they dominated totally, defeating Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, and then at last South Africa by 3-1. In total, India played 26 games and won 24, with an impressive winning percentage of 92.31.
What stood out was that eleven Indian batters scored more than 200 runs this year and smashed runs with above-average strike rates. It was Sanju Samson who topped the charts, followed by Suryakumar Yadav, who became the standout performer and helped the team win T20I clashes. Take a look at the top 5 Indian players with the most runs in T20Is in 2024.
| Player | Matches Played | Runs Scored |
| Sanju Samson | 13 | 436 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 18 | 429 |
| Rohit Sharma | 11 | 378 |
| Hardik Pandya | 17 | 352 |
| Tilak Varma | 5 | 306 |
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