ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Top 5 Leading Run Scorers of the ICC T20 World Cup Tournament
Explore the top 5 leading run scorers in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history who dominated the tournament across editions.
3. Mahela Jayawardene: 1016 Runs in 31 Matches
Mahela Jayawardene, one of Sri Lanka’s finest batters, occupies third place on the all-time run-scoring list in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history. Featuring in 31 matches between 2007 and 2014, he compiled 1,016 runs at an impressive average of 39.07. His tally includes a memorable century and six half-centuries, and he holds the distinction of being the first player to cross the 1,000-run milestone in the tournament, setting a benchmark for consistency in the competition’s early years.
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