Top 10 highest run-scorers in Men's T20 cricket history — Where does Kieron Pollard really rank?

Kieron Pollard created history in men's T20 cricket on Saturday by becoming the highest run-scorer in the format. The former West Indies captain achieved the milestone during Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 while playing a match-winning innings for MI New York against Washington Freedom.

Pollard reached the landmark in style, smashing an unbeaten 100 off 56 balls. During his century, he went past Chris Gayle's long-standing record and took his overall T20 run tally to 14,582 runs from 736 matches. The innings once again showed why Pollard remains one of the most successful and consistent players in T20 cricket.

Having played franchise cricket across the world for nearly two decades, Pollard has built a remarkable legacy in the shortest format. He is also the only cricketer in history to have featured in more than 700 T20 matches, highlighting his longevity and impact on the game.

With Pollard now sitting at the top of the all-time run-scoring charts, the race among T20's greatest batters has become even more fascinating. Players like Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, Jos Buttler, David Warner, and Virat Kohli are also among the leading run-scorers in men's T20 cricket. Let's take a look at the top 10 highest run-scorers in men's T20 cricket history and see where Pollard ranks among the format's biggest legends.

10. Babar Azam