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A look at Zimbabwe batters with 2,000-plus T20I runs
26 Jul 2026

Zimbabwe suffered a 90-run defeat to India in the 2nd T20I at Harare Sports Club.

Chasing 220, the hosts perished for 129. This was after Brian Bennett scored a fluent 32 off 19 balls.

Although Bennett fell shortly after starting well, he achieved a significant feat.

He became the third Zimbabwe batter to complete 2,000 runs in men's T20Is.

Sikandar Raza: 3,144 runs
#1

According to ESPNcricinfo, Sikandar Raza is Zimbabwe's highest run-scorer in T20Is.

In a stellar career, he has racked up 3,144 runs from 138 T20Is at an average of 25.98. His tally includes a strike rate of 136.87.

Raza also has a ton and 17 half-centuries to his name.

The spin-bowling all-rounder also has over 100 wickets with the ball (110).

Ryan Burl: 2,060 runs 
#2

Ryan Burl follows Raza on this elite list.

Burl, who scored an 18-ball 20 against India in the 2nd T20I, has represented Zimbabwe in 123 T20Is.

In 114 innings, the 32-year-old has slammed 2,060 runs at an average of 25.43. His strike rate reads 123.87, including four half-centuries.

Burl, who bowls wrist-spin, has 62 wickets to his name.

Brian Bennett: 2,022 runs
Fact

As mentioned, Bennett is the latest Zimbabwean batter in the 2,000-run club. The 22-year-old now has 2,022 runs from 63 T20Is at an average of 35.47. He has a century and 12 fifties. His strike rate (143.71) is better than Raza's and Burl's.