Pakistan has been a dominant force in T20I cricket since the format's inception, and its players have played a crucial role in the team's success in the T20I World Cup. With a number of talented batsmen in its ranks, Pakistan has consistently been among the top-performing teams in the tournament. In this article, we will look at the top 10 run-scorers for Pakistan in T20I World Cups. These players have not only made significant contributions to Pakistan's success in the tournament but have also left a lasting impact on the game with their outstanding performances.

1. Shoaib Malik

The first position on this list belongs to Shoaib Malik who has scored 646 runs in 31 innings of T20I World Cups. With a highest score of 57 runs, he played with an average of 34 runs. He remained not out on 12 occasions. He made his debut in the T20I World Cup in 2007, and since then has been an integral part of the Pakistani team in the tournament. Malik is known for his ability to handle pressure situations and his all-around skills.

2. Shahid Afridi

Next on the list is Shahid Afridi, also known as “Boom Boom Afridi”. Afridi scored 546 runs in 32 innings. His highest score was of 54* and he had an incredible strike rate of 154.23. Besides his explosive batting style, he was known for his ability to take wickets with his leg-spin bowling. He was a part of the team since the inaugural T20I World Cup in 2007.

3. Kamran Akmal

The third spot in this list belongs to Kamran Akmal who scored 524 runs in 27 T20I World Cup innings played between 2007 and 2014. Coincidently, he remained not out on three occasions, hit 3 half-centuries in these innings and also got three ducks. He was the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the 2007 T20I World Cup and was also known for his wicket keeping skills.

4. Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez, with 511 runs in 27 innings, stands in the fourth position on this list. Hafeez is known for his all-round abilities, including his off-spin bowling and aggressive batting. In the 2009 T20I World Cup, he played a crucial role in guiding Pakistan to victory, taking two wickets and scoring 15 runs in the final. He was also the second-highest run-scorer for Pakistan in the 2012 T20I World Cup.

5. Umar Akmal

Next up is Umar Akmal with 486 runs in 18 innings between 2010 and 2016. With the highest score of 94 runs, he played with a strike rate of 132.42. Known for his explosive batting skills and aggressive style, Akmal has been crucial in Pakistan's success in the tournament. However, he has faced disciplinary issues, which have affected his career, including being dropped from the national team.

6. Mohammad Rizwan

On number six, is rising Pakistani star, Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan has racked up 456 runs in only 13 innings with the highest score of 79*. He has a mighty average of 41.45 and a remarkable strike rate of 120.00. In the 2021 T20I World Cup, he played a crucial role in guiding Pakistan to the semi-finals, scoring 231 runs in 6 matches, including three half-centuries, at an impressive average of 46.20.

7. Babar Azam

Spot number seven in this list belongs to Babar Azam. He has registered 427 runs to his name in 13 innings. Babar is known for his elegant batting style, impeccable timing, and excellent shot selection. In the 2021 T20I World Cup, he was the leading run-scorer for Pakistan, scoring 303 runs in 6 matches at an impressive average of 60.60. His performances included three half-centuries, and he was the only batsman in the tournament to score 50+ runs on four occasions.

8. Misbah-ul-Haq

Standing on number eight, is Misbah-ul-haq who bagged 368 runs in 17 innings between 2007 and 2010. He recorded the highest score of 66* and played with a strike rate of 124.32. Misbah made his debut in the T20I World Cup in 2007 and played in four editions of the tournament, including leading Pakistan to the final in 2007. In the 2009 T20I World Cup, he was the leading run-scorer for Pakistan with 193 runs in 6 matches.

9. Salman Butt

With 343 runs in 14 innings, Salman Butt makes it to the ninth spot on this list. He played with a strike rate of 109.23 and an average of 26.38. However, his career was cut short due to a spot-fixing scandal in 2010, which resulted in him being banned from cricket for five years.

10. Imran Nazir

Making it to the final spot in this list is Imran Nazir with 300 runs in 13 innings. He registered the highest score of 72 runs and scored runs at an incredible strike rate of 150.00. He was an aggressive top-order batsman known for his big-hitting ability and was one of the most exciting players to watch in the tournament. However, Nazir's career was plagued by inconsistency and fitness issues.