Australian opener David Warner has achieved a significant career milestone by breaking into the top five all-time run-scorers in T20 cricket, overtaking Indian star Virat Kohli. The achievement came during Warner’s impressive knock of 71 runs off 51 balls for London Spirit against Manchester Originals in The Hundred 2025 tournament.
His innings, featuring 12 boundaries and a six, kept his side in contention while chasing a target of 164. Despite his best efforts, London Spirit fell short, but Warner’s performance ensured his name entered the record books once again.
Updated Career Stats and T20 Rankings
With this innings, Warner’s T20 career tally has reached 13,545 runs in 419 matches, maintaining an average of around 36.8 and a strike rate exceeding 140. His record also includes eight centuries and 113 half-centuries, underlining his consistency and longevity in the format.
Before being surpassed, Virat Kohli had accumulated 13,543 runs in 414 matches with an outstanding average of approximately 41.9, a strike rate of about 134.7, along with nine centuries and 105 half-centuries.
The updated list of top T20 run-scorers now reads:
- Chris Gayle – 14,562 runs
- Kieron Pollard – 13,854 runs
- Alex Hales – 13,814 runs
- Shoaib Malik – 13,571 runs
- David Warner – 13,545 runs
- Virat Kohli – 13,543 runs
- Jos Buttler – 13,123 runs
Warner’s leap into the top five reflects his adaptability across leagues and formats, from international cricket to franchise tournaments around the world.
Dominating The Hundred 2025
In addition to his career milestone, Warner has been in spectacular form during the ongoing The Hundred 2025 tournament. After just three matches, he tops the tournament’s run charts with 150 runs, averaging an impressive 75 and maintaining a strike rate of about 141.5. His consistent starts have been crucial for London Spirit, even though the team has struggled to convert them into wins.
Warner’s ability to deliver impactful innings under pressure reinforces his reputation as one of modern cricket’s most dependable T20 performers. His recent form also adds intrigue ahead of upcoming domestic and international fixtures, where he will aim to close the gap on Shoaib Malik and potentially move further up the all-time list.
Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.
