Warner breaks into top 5 T20 run-getters list, overtakes Virat Kohli

Australian batting stalwart David Warner has leapfrogged India's Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history. The milestone was achieved during Warner’s impressive outing for London Spirit in their match against Manchester Originals in the ongoing season of The Hundred in England.  Check India squad announcement for Asia Cup 2025 live updates here

 

Warner played a commanding knock of 71 runs off 51 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and a six, maintaining a strike rate of over 139. Despite his efforts, London Spirit couldn’t chase the 164-run target set by Manchester Originals, who rode on strong performances from Phil Salt (31 off 20), Ben McKinney (29 off 12), and Jos Buttler (46 off 37).

 

 

David Warner still at it in The Hundred 

With this innings, Warner’s T20 numbers further solidify his reputation as a format specialist. In The Hundred 2025, Warner has made an immediate impact, currently leading the run charts with 150 runs in 3 matches so far for the London Spirit.  Although The Hundred uses a distinctive format, with 100 balls per innings instead of the traditional 120, and modified bowling and powerplay rules, its matches are officially classified as T20 games. Despite these differences, performances in The Hundred are counted towards a player's official T20 career statistics.  The competition maintains the spirit and competitive nature of T20 cricket, which is why it is recognized within the broader T20 framework by cricketing authorities. The shorter format adds a unique twist, but its legitimacy into existing T20 records ensure it holds the same status as other recognized T20 leagues and matches.

 

T20 Cricket’s All-Time Top Run-Getters 

West Indies legend Chris Gayle still holds the top position on the T20 run-scorers list, known for his explosive batting style and unmatched consistency. 

 

Most T20 career runs
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
CH Gayle	2005-2022	463	455	53	14562	175*	36.22	144.75	22	88	30	1132	1056
KA Pollard	2006-2025	707	629	189	13854	104	31.48	150.68	1	63	29	865	930
AD Hales	2009-2025	503	499	37	13814	119*	29.9	145.5	7	87	45	1510	566
Shoaib Malik	2005-2025	557	515	138	13571	95*	35.99	127.24	0	83	22	1059	422
DA Warner	2007-2025	419	418	50	13545	135*	36.8	140.45	8	113	26	1388	477
V Kohli	2007-2025	414	397	74	13543	122*	41.92	134.67	9	105	18	1210	435
JC Buttler	2009-2025	461	435	66	13123	124	35.56	145.73	8	93	27	1184	559
JM Vince	2010-2025	445	433	46	12508	129*	32.32	135.97	7	80	28	1410	312
RG Sharma	2007-2025	463	450	53	12248	121*	30.85	135.21	8	82	31	1110	547
F du Plessis	2007-2025	424	402	40	11906	120*	32.88	137.07	8	83	24	1074	451