Along with their bitter rivals, India, Pakistan is one of the subcontinent’s most powerful cricketing nations. Led by Imran Khan, the country won its first ICC World Cup trophy in 1992. Over the T20 World Cups, the country has performed admirably. Their bowlers and batters have always been valuable members of the team. 2010 saw Pakistan win the T20 World Cup. In the final match, they defeated Sri Lanka. The country hasn’t won a World Cup in either format since then despite winning the Champions Trophy in 2017. Regarding the T20 World Cup, their hitters have shown reliability. Here is a look at the top 10 run scorers for Pakistan in T20 World Cups.
Top 10 run scorers for Pakistan in T20 World Cups
| Player | Span | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
| Shoaib Malik | 2007-2021 | 34 | 646 | 57 | 34.00 | 123.28 |
| Shahid Afridi | 2007-2016 | 34 | 546 | 54* | 18.82 | 154.23 |
| Kamran Akmal | 2007-2014 | 30 | 524 | 73 | 20.96 | 115.92 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2007-2021 | 30 | 511 | 64 | 21.29 | 111.81 |
| Umar Akmal | 2010-2016 | 20 | 486 | 94 | 34.71 | 132.42 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 2021-2022 | 13 | 456 | 79* | 41.45 | 120 |
| Babar Azam | 2021-2022 | 13 | 427 | 70 | 35.58 | 114.47 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 2007-2010 | 20 | 368 | 66* | 30.66 | 124.32 |
| Salman Butt | 2007-2010 | 14 | 343 | 73 | 26.38 | 109.23 |
| Imran Nazir | 2007-2012 | 13 | 300 | 72 | 25 | 150 |
Advertisement
Shoaib Malik (646 runs)
Former Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik bowled off-spin and batted in the middle order. When he was in his groove, the right-handed batter used to hit long sixes. He was one of the top all-rounders in the T20Is thanks to his steady performances in the shorter format. Malik also brought significant innovations to Pakistan. During his career, his basic off-spin bowling proved to be quite economical. He was also Pakistan’s former captain and guided the team to several noteworthy wins. The all-round player gave the team enormous support in all formats. In the T20 World Cups, he scored 646 runs in 31 innings, which was his best performance in the shortest format.
Shahid Afridi (546 runs)
One of the most well-known cricket players in the world is Shahid Afridi, a hard hitter for Pakistan down the order and a right-arm leg spinner. Any partnership could be destroyed by his leg breaks, and he constantly delivered much-needed breakthroughs. When Afridi was a batter, he would hit long sixes into the stands. The bowlers had nightmares when he batted. Afridi was a superb leader of troops and a former captain of Pakistan. In 2006, he played his first T20I match against England. 2010 saw Pakistan win its first-ever t20 World Cup as captain. During the T20 World Cup, he batted for 32 innings and amassed 546 runs.
Kamran Akmal (524 runs)
Former Pakistani wicketkeeper-battler Kamran Akmal played in a variety of formats. One of the key players for Pakistan was the right-handed hitter who dominated the middle order. In 2006, he played his first T20I match against England. A versatile player, the attacking wicketkeeper batter could also bat at the top of the order. In several ODI and T20I matches, he even started the innings for Pakistan. Akmal was a valuable member of his team in all three formats. During the T20 World Cup, he played 28 innings and scored 524 runs.
Mohammad Hafeez (511 runs)
In all formats, Mohammad Hafeez used to bat first for Pakistan. If not as an opener, he typically batted in the top order. Hafeez contributed a few overs when needed and also bowled a few off-breaks. After making his T20I debut against England in 2006, he has been a consistent player ever since. Hafeez spent eighteen years serving Pakistan, even taking the captaincy as a stand-in. During the T20 World Cup, he batted in 27 innings and scored 511 runs.
Umar Akmal (486 runs)
Umar Akmal was a right-handed batsman for Pakistan and a part-time wicketkeeper. Alongside Adnan and Kamran, he is the youngest of the three brothers to represent their nation. Umar gave a stellar performance with the bat while playing for Pakistan in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup. On his Test debut, he amassed a century away from home against a formidable bowling attack from New Zealand. Akmal eventually had to retire from the game due to his involvement in several issues with the Pakistan Cricket Board. In the T20 World Cup, he scored 486 runs in 18 innings.
Mohammad Rizwan (456 runs)
One of Pakistan’s most reliable players is Rizwan, the team’s current wicket-keeper batter in the white ball formats. In the shortest format, the right-handed batsman opens the innings and bats in the middle order in the ODI format. Observing his leg-side batting display is entertaining. The batter has scored a lot of runs for Pakistan in winning causes thanks to his powerful wrists and excellent bat swing. He recently helped Pakistan chase the highest total in ODI World Cup history with a match-winning century against Sri Lanka. In thirteen innings of batting during the T20 World Cup, he has amassed 456 runs.
Babar Azam (427 runs)
One of the greatest batters in the world is Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan in all formats. Azam has demonstrated his mettle in contemporary cricket by playing all three game formats with consistency. In Pakistan’s cricket history, he is among the best captains the country has ever had. Under Babar’s leadership, Pakistan advanced to both the 2022 and 2021 T20 World Cup semifinals. In thirteen innings during the T20 World Cup, he has scored 427 runs.
Misbah-ul-Haq (368 runs)
Misbah-ul-Haq was a dependable force in Pakistan. When things got tight, he was Pakistan’s go-to guy. He was a master at the game in all three formats. Misbah, who frequently stood alone as the country’s champion, was a real fighter who gave every Pakistani fan new hope. The middle-order right-hander gave a valiant performance in the 2007 T20 World Cup final. In his 17 T20 WC innings at bat, he has amassed 368 runs.
Salman Butt (343 runs)
Salman Butt was a young, gifted athlete from Pakistan. Early in his career, the left-handed opening batter made an impression. Salman scored 343 runs in the T20 World Cup after playing fourteen innings. He was involved in the 2010 match-fixing scandal that cost a promising young player his life.
Imran Nazir (300 runs)
Former Pakistani opening batsman Imran Nazir was a right-hander who attacked the bowlers early in the innings. Sometimes, this fearlessness cost him the wicket as well. He played thirteen innings in the T20 World Cup and scored 300 runs after making his T20I debut against South Africa in 2007.