India and Sri Lanka are playing together in the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup, which is being played across multiple venues across the subcontinent. Batsmen will find varied conditions to showcase their power, skill, and consistency. The tournament has already witnessed some spectacular innings with the willow.
Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan has scored the most runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup. He amassed 383 runs in seven matches, breaking Virat Kohli's single-edition record of 319 runs set in 2014. By scoring centuries against Namibia and Sri Lanka, Farhan became the first batsman to score two centuries in the same edition of the T20 World Cup.
Here is an updated list of the players who have scored the most runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup so far.Top 5 highest run-scorers in T20 World Cup 2026
| Rank | Player | Country | Runs | Matches | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 383 | 7 | 6 |
| 2 | Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | 277 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | Aiden Markram | South Africa | 264 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Harry Brook | England | 228 | 7 | 7 |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 221 | 6 | 6 |
5. Shimron Hetmyer (WI)
West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer has caught everyone's attention with his ability to hit sixes and is his team's leading run-scorer. He has scored 221 runs in six matches at an average of 44.20. He also has two fifties, with a highest score of 85, while bowling at an average of 182.46.
4. Harry Brook (ENG)
England performed brilliantly in the Super 8 stage, winning all their matches and qualifying for the semi-finals. Captain Harry Brook led the batting line-up, scoring 228 runs in seven matches at an average of 32.57 and a strike rate of 161.70. He also scored one century and one half-century.
3. Aiden Markram (SA)
South Africa captain Aiden Markram has played a key role in their success at the 2026 T20 World Cup. He has led the way with his batting, scoring 264 runs in six matches at an average of 66.0 and a strike rate of 178.37. The right-handed batsman has scored three fifties, with a highest score of 86 not out.
2. Brian Bennett (ZIM)
Zimbabwe batsman Brian Bennett has stunned the cricketing world with his impressive batting performance at the 2026 T20 World Cup. He played a key role in the team's victories against Australia and Sri Lanka in the league stage, and also scored an unbeaten 97 against India. Notably, the right-handed batsman remained unbeaten in four of his five innings, amassing 277 runs at a strike rate of 135.78. He also scored three half-centuries, all unbeaten.
1. Sahibzada Farhan (PAK)
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan rose to fame in the league stage with a century against Namibia, helping his team win a crucial match. With 384 runs in six innings, he is the tournament's leading run-scorer. With an impressive average of over 76, the right-handed batsman has scored two centuries and two fifties at a strike rate of 160.
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