Players with Most runs in India vs Pakistan T20I match all-time

Published - August 19, 2025 16:53:13
Updated - August 23, 2025 17:54:29

By Anjali Sharma

The T20 format, also known as Twenty20 Cricket, is the shortest official form of international cricket. Each team plays a single innings consisting of a maximum of 20 overs. Introduced to bring fast paced and entertaining cricket to fans, T20 has become one of the most popular formats worldwide. Its shorter duration has created high-pressure situations where individual performances often decide the outcome of the matches.

One of the most intense rivalries in cricket is between India and Pakistan. Matches between these two nations draw millions of viewers around the world. The high level of competition and historical significance of these encounters make every India-Pakistan match in T20 Internationals highly anticipated. So today, in this article, we will focus on the cricketers who have scored the most runs in T20 international matches between India and Pakistan.

Most Runs in India vs Pakistan T20 International Matches

Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
V Kohli (IND)	2012-2024	11	11	4	492	82*	70.28	397	123.92	–	5	–	49	11
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)	2021-2024	5	5	1	228	79*	57.00	204	111.76	–	2	–	18	7
Shoaib Malik (PAK)	2007-2021	9	8	2	164	57*	27.33	158	103.79	–	1	–	14	5
Mohammad Hafeez (PAK)	2007-2021	8	7	1	156	61	26.00	132	118.18	–	2	–	15	5
Yuvraj Singh (IND)	2007-2016	8	8	2	155	72	25.83	141	109.92	–	1	–	10	9
G Gambhir (IND)	2007-2012	5	5	–	139	75	27.80	111	125.22	–	1	2	14	3
RG Sharma (IND)	2007-2024	12	11	2	127	30*	14.11	108	117.59	–	–	2	10	7
Babar Azam (PAK)	2021-2024	5	5	1	105	68*	26.25	82	128.04	–	1	1	12	2
Umar Akmal (PAK)	2012-2016	6	6	–	103	33	17.16	89	115.73	–	–	1	4	3
Misbah-ul-Haq (PAK)	2007-2007	2	2	–	96	53	48.00	73	131.50	–	1	–	7	5

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Top 5 run scorers in IND vs PAK T20 International matches

Virat Kohli(India)

Kohli is the leading run scorer in this list of IND vs PAK T20I matches players with the most runs. He has scored 492 runs in 11 matches at an average of 70.82. His highest score of 82* showcases his ability to anchor innings and even win the match single-handedly under pressure conditions.

Mohammad Rizwan(PAK)

Rizwan has scored 228 runs in just 5 matches, including two fifties. The Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter has an impressive average of 57 and has been crucial for Pakistan’s victories. He is the highest run getter for the Pakistan side in the T20 matches against India and was also a key player in Pakistan’s victory against India in the T20 World Cup.

Shoaib Malik(PAK)

Malik has accumulated 164 runs in 8 innings at an average of 27.33. Known for stabilizing the middle order, Malik has played several key innings in high-pressure encounters. He has a stellar record against India, and whenever he plays against them has a good record.

Mohammad Hafeez(PAK)

Hafeez scored 156 runs in 7 innings with a strike rate of 118.18. The former Pakistan captain has contributed consistently with both bat and ball in India-Pakistan matches.

Yuvraj Singh(IND)

Yuvraj Singh scored 155 runs in 8 innings, with a highest score of 72. His ability to play aggressive knocks and change the momentum of the game has been vital for India in T20 clashes against Pakistan.