T20 Titans: The Legends with 13,000+ Runs

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Apr 08, 2025

T20 cricket's elite 13,000-run club

Only five batters have crossed 13,000 T20 runs, a rare milestone that highlights elite skill and longevity in the shortest format.

Chris Gayle – The Universe Boss leads the pack

Chris Gayle was the first to score 13,000 T20 runs, achieving it in 381 innings, cementing his legacy as a T20 legend.

Virat Kohli – The modern-day maestro

Virat Kohli reached 13,000 T20 runs in 386 innings, becoming the second-fastest ever. He hit the milestone vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.

Alex Hales – England's consistent striker

Alex Hales crossed 13,000 T20 runs in 474 innings, becoming one of England’s most consistent and successful batters in the format.

Shoaib Malik – Pakistan’s T20 veteran

Known for his calm and finishing skills, Pakistan's Shoaib Malik hit the milestone in 487 innings, staying a T20 mainstay with his adaptability.

Kieron Pollard – The Caribbean powerhouse

Pollard, known for six-hitting & finishing, reached 13,000 T20 runs in 594 innings, proving vital across multiple leagues, majorly for Mumbai in IPL.

Elite scorers, unmatched consistency

Gayle, Kohli, Hales, Malik, and Pollard have shown remarkable consistency, topping T20 run-charts across hundreds of dynamic matches.

Who will be next to 13,000?

As T20 evolves, several players near the 13,000-run mark. The race is on to see who'll be the sixth to join this elite club of T20 legends.

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