Leading run scorers of T20 leagues: Virat Kohli leads in IPL, Babar Azam trails behind with PSL and...

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Leading run scorers of T20 leagues: Virat Kohli leads in IPL, Babar Azam trails behind with PSL and...

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (Image: Screengrab/X)

Virat Kohli recently became the first player to complete 9,000 runs in the IPL, achieving the milestone during a match against Delhi Capitals. This feat not only makes him the highest run-scorer in the league but also places him at the top among players with the most runs for a single franchise in T20 cricket, even beyond domestic leagues worldwide. When all T20 leagues are considered, Kohli still leads the charts for the most runs scored in T20 league tournament, underlining his unmatched consistency and loyalty in the format.The Indian Premier League (IPL), introduced in 2008, remains the oldest and most prestigious T20 league. Kohli is one of only four players, alongside Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Manish Pandey, to have featured in every IPL season from 2008 to 2026. This remarkable longevity has played a key role in cementing Kohli’s status as one of the greatest T20 batters, ultimately making him the leading run-scorer in IPL history.

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Major T20 Leagues Around the World

Beyond the IPL, several major T20 leagues have emerged globally, bringing together top players in highly competitive environments. These include:

IPL (Indian Premier League) – India (since 2008)
BBL (Big Bash League) – Australia (since 2011)
BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) – Bangladesh (since 2012)
CPL (Caribbean Premier League) – West Indies (since 2013)
PSL (Pakistan Super League) – Pakistan (since 2016)
LPL (Lanka Premier League) – Sri Lanka (since 2020)
SA20 – South Africa (since 2023)
MLC (Major League Cricket) – USA (since 2023)
ILT20 (International League T20) – UAE (since 2024)

With Kohli already at the summit in the IPL, it’s worth exploring how other leagues compare, each boasting its own leading run-scorers who have shaped their tournaments over the years.Here's list of leading run scorer of each T20 league tournament over the world:

Rank	League	Player	Team(s)	Runs
1	IPL	Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	9012
2	PSL	Babar Azam	Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi	4337
3	BBL	Chris Lynn	Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat	4133
4	BPL	Tamim Iqbal	Chittagong Kings, Chittagong Vikings, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Platoon, Duronto Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Minister Group Dhaka	3835
5	CPL	Johnson Charles	Antigua Hawksbills, Barbados Royals, Barbados Tridents, Jamaica Tallawahs, St Lucia Kings, St Lucia Stars, St Lucia Zouks	3519
6	LPL	Avishka Fernando	Dambulla Aura, Jaffna Kings, Jaffna Stallions	1544
7	SA20	Ryan Rickelton	MI Cape Town	1349
8	MLC	Tom Banton	Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates	989
9	ILT20	Faf du Plessis	Texas Super Kings	888

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