ILT20: The 2025-26 International League T20 (ILT20) season has gotten off to a thrilling start, with batsmen making their mark after the opening matches. Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has taken the top spot as the leading run-scorer in the league.
Pathum Nissanka storms to the top
Gulf Giants’ Pathum Nissanka has scored 148 runs in two innings across just two matches , the most by any player this season. His performance has been exceptional not only in terms of runs but also in his pace.
Runs: 148
Average (AVG): 74.00
Strike Rate (SR): 202.74
Fours (4s): 12
Sixes (6s): 9
their 200 A strike rate above 1000 shows that he has given explosive starts to his team.
Other key batsmen
Apart from Nissanka, some other international stars and young talents have also put in impressive performances:
| place | PLAYER | MATCHES | Runs | Average (AVG) | Strike Rate (SR) |
| 2 | Liam Livingstone | 2 | 86 | 86.00 | 195.45 |
| 3 | Alex Hales | 2 | 85 | 42.50 | 151.79 |
| 4 | Andries Gous | 2 | 75 | 37.50 | 166.67 |
| 5 | Tim David | 2 | 73 | 36.50 | 235.48 |
Liam Livingstone‘s 86.00 His average (highest among players who played at least 2 matches) reflects his excellent form, while Tim David‘s 235.48 His strike rate makes him the most explosive batsman.
Fastest run scorer
Strike rate is crucial in T20 cricket, and some of the players on this list have scored at an incredible pace:
Tim David: 235.48
pathum nisankaḥ 202.74
Liam Livingstone: 195.45
These three players 195 He has scored runs at a strike rate above, which reflects his aggressive batting style.
Key middle-order performers
In the middle order, Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza has made useful contributions to his team, scoring 72 runs in two matches. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Alishan Sharafu, and Shimron Hetmyer also feature in the top 10.
Experienced players Kieron Pollard (54 runs) and Nicholas Pooran (51 runs) have also found a place in this list, indicating that they can continue their form in the coming matches.
The ILT20 2025-26 season is still in its early stages, and as the tournament progresses, the battle for ‘Most Runs’ between these players will only get more interesting.
