The ability to score runs quickly and efficiently is an essential skill in T20 cricket, and Pakistan has been fortunate to have several players who have excelled in this area. As we go on, it's worth looking at the top 10 Pakistani batters who amassed the most runs in T20Is in 2022. From experienced campaigners to up-and-coming talents, this list will provide a comprehensive overview of Pakistan's top T20I run-scorers and how their performances have contributed to the team's success.
1. Mohammad Rizwan
In first place, we have Pakistan’s star batter, Mohammad Rizwan. Known for his exceptional batting and wicket-keeping, Rizwan scored a total of 996 runs in 25 appearances in 2022. He averaged 45.27, with the highest score of 88*. He secured 10 half-centuries to his name with a strike rate of 122.96.
2. Babar Azam
On the second spot, we have the current captain. Babar is known for his ability to score runs consistently and play under pressure. In 2022, Babar accumulated 735 runs in 26 innings with an average of 31.95. His highest score in this calendar year was 110*, which he scored against Australia.
3. Iftikhar Ahmed
With 396 runs in 2022, Iftikhar Ahmed stands in number three on this list. With two half-centuries to his name, the middle-order batsman maintained an average of 23.29 this year. His highest score was 51 runs.
4. Shan Masood
Shan Masood is a left-handed opening batsman who is known for his batting skills, particularly in the longer formats of the game. However, recently he has been clinical in the T20Is as well. In 2022, he scored 395 runs in 17 innings with an average of 30.38 and the highest score of 65*. He scored 3 half-centuries in these innings.
5. Mohammad Nawaz
This left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, who debuted in 2016, has been quite handy with the bat. In 2022, he scored 299 runs with an average of 17.58. Interestingly, he could not register even a single half-century in the 21 appearances he made with the bat. His highest score was of 45*.
6. Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is Pakistan’s young leg-spinning all-rounder. He is known for his accurate and economical bowling, as well as his explosive batting. In the year 2022, he scored 201 runs in 12 innings with an astonishing strike rate of 154.61. He averaged 20.10 with the highest score of 53 runs.
7. Khushdil Shah
Khushdil Shah is a hard-hitting left-handed batsman who has shown glimpses of his potential as a power hitter in the middle order since his debut in 2019. He scored 145 runs in 2022 and stands at the seventh position in his list. His highest score was 35*, and strike rate was 116.00.
8. Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to score quick runs at the top of the order. He did not play many games in 2022 but still made it to the list of top 10 run scorers. He made 112 runs in only 8 innings with a moderate strike rate of 105.45.
9. Asif Ali
Asif is known for his explosive batting and has the ability to hit big sixes. In 2022, he scored 116 runs in 15 appearances with the bat. He had an average of below 10, but the high strike rate of 130.23 tells us about his importance in the death overs.
10. Mohammad Haris
Last but not least, Mohammad Haris. The young wicketkeeper-batsman made his debut in 2021 and has since then, he is being seen as a promising talent for the future. Haris scored 104 runs in just 5 innings with an average of 20.80. He maintained an explosive strike rate of 138.66, and his highest score was 31 runs.
