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Top 5 Captains With Most Runs in a T20 Series
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News18•15-10-2026, 16:05
Top 5 Captains With Most Runs in a T20 Series
- •Virat Kohli holds the all-time record for scoring the most runs as a captain in a T20 tournament, amassing 973 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2016.
- •David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 with 848 runs, featuring nine half-centuries and helping his team become champions.
- •Kane Williamson displayed calm leadership for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018, scoring 735 runs with eight half-centuries.
- •Shubman Gill scored 732 runs while captaining Gujarat Titans in 2026, showcasing an explosive strike rate of 163.02.
- •James Vince of Hampshire rounds out the list, scoring 710 runs during the 2015 NatWest T20 Blast in England.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs scored by a captain in a T20 series, achieving 973 runs while leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2016 IPL.
During the 2016 IPL season, Virat Kohli's bat produced 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries, along with a total of 973 runs across 16 innings.
Shubman Gill is the latest player to join the list, scoring 732 runs while captaining the Gujarat Titans in the 2026 IPL.
