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Most Runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which began on February 7th, has now reached its most exciting stage. The 40-match league stage is almost over, and the first phase will conclude with the Oman vs. Australia match on December 20th.
This year, the tournament saw fierce competition between all 20 teams, both big and small, but ultimately, India, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, England, New Zealand, and South Africa secured their places in the Super 8.
Many players won the hearts of fans with their performances during the league stage, but these three legends surpassed everyone in terms of runs. Let's find out who the top three run scorers of the league stage are:
Top 5 Batsmen with Most Runs in T20 World Cup 2026 League Stage
| PLAYER | MATCHES | INNS | RUNS | AVG | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 4 | 4 | 220 | 73.33 | 164.18 | 21 | 11 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 4 | 4 | 199 | 66.33 | 156.69 | 21 | 6 |
| Kusal Mendis | 4 | 4 | 182 | 60.67 | 124.66 | 18 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 4 | 178 | 59.33 | 187.37 | 24 | 6 |
| Ishan Kishan | 4 | 4 | 176 | 44.00 | 202.30 | 19 | 11 |
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Top 3 Run-Scorers of T20 World Cup 2026 Group Stage
3. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 182 Runs
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Another veteran from co-host Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis, is third in runs scored. Mendis's ability to anchor the innings in the middle order and then score quickly helped the Lankan team easily qualify for the Super 8.
- Total runs: 182
- Average: 60.67
- Strike rate: 124.66
- Highlights: Mendis displayed composure in difficult conditions and hit the ball over the boundary a total of 18 times during the league stage.
2. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) - 199 Runs
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Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka is currently enjoying the most prolific period of his T20 career. Opening the innings, Nissanka has provided the Sri Lankan team with solid starts in almost every match, earning him the second spot on this list.
- Total Runs: 199
- Average: 66.33
- Strike Rate: 156.69
- Highlights: Nissanka, with his class and timing, has smashed 21 fours and 6 sixes in 4 matches.
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1. Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan) - 220 Runs
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Pakistan's opening batsman, Sahibzada Farhan, is in a different form this World Cup. His batting has proven how lethal Pakistan's opening pair can be.
- Total runs: 220
- Average: 73.33
- Strike rate: 164.18
- Highlights: Farhan played a historic unbeaten innings of 100 runs* in just 58 balls against Namibia. During his league stage innings, he hit 21 fours and 11 sixes.
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