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T-20 World Cup 2026- These captains have scored the most runs in the T-20 World Cup, know about them
Samira Vishwas | January 30, 2026 6:24 AM CST

Friends, the whole world is eagerly waiting for the T20 World Cup, which is going to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7th February. In the history of T20 World Cup, many legendary cricketers have not only captained their teams but have also made important contributions with the bat. Here is the complete list of highest run scorers among T20 World Cup captains, let’s take a look at it.

Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 549 runs in 17 matches

Babar is at the top of this list, who shows his tremendous consistency and leadership in T20 cricket.

Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 545 runs in 21 matches

The Kiwi captain has been a consistent performer, ranking just behind Babar in terms of total runs.

MS Dhoni (India) – 529 runs in 33 matches

Known for his calm leadership, Dhoni has made a big contribution in many editions of the tournament.

Jos Buttler (England) – 439 runs in 14 matches

This explosive opener of England has made a big impact as captain in less matches.

Rohit Sharma (India) – 373 runs in 14 matches

Rohit combines aggressive batting with tactical leadership to guide India in the T20 tournament.

Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 360 runs in 11 matches

Jayawardene was a stylish and consistent performer for Sri Lanka as captain.

Graeme Smith (South Africa) – 352 runs in 16 matches

Smith’s leadership and batting ability were very important for South Africa in the T20 World Cup.

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 329 runs in 14 matches

Sangakkara’s brilliant stroke play made him one of Sri Lanka’s most successful T20 captains.

These statistics show the impact of leadership with consistently good performances in the T20 World Cup.


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