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The Australian legend and one of the most dominant white-ball batters, David Warner made headlines in The Hundred 2025 by achieving a remarkable milestone, moving past Indian icon Virat Kohli in the prestigious all-time record books. Warner, who bid farewell to international cricket in 2024, remains active in T20 leagues across the globe.
David Warner surpasses Virat Kohli in The Hundred 2025
Representing London Spirit in The Hundred, Warner surpassed Kohli in most runs in T20 cricket, claiming the fifth spot in the prestigious list. Warner now has 13,545 runs in 418 innings at an impressive strike rate of 140, while Kohli sits sixth with 13,543 runs in 397 innings. Kohli has retired from T20Is but continues to shine in the IPL with RCB.
On top of the list is former West Indian stalwart Chris Gayle, who scored 14,562 runs in his illustrious T20 career. Kieron Pollard follows with 13,854 runs, showcasing his consistency over the years. England’s Alex Hales is third with 13,814 runs, while Pakistan veteran Shoaib Malik sits fourth with 13,571 runs, cementing their places among the most prolific run-getters in the history of the shortest format.
Most runs in T20 cricket:
- Chris Gayle: 14,562
- Kieron Pollard: 13,854*
- Alex Hales: 13,814*
- Shoaib Malik: 13,571
- David Warner: 13,545*
- Virat Kohli: 13,543*
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Warner’s record breaking effort went in vain as London Spirit felt short by 10 runs
The 38-year-old Warner has been showing his experience and calmness at the crease. In London Spirit’s game against Manchester Originals, he played a match-defining knock and stood firm under pressure. Opening the innings, Warner made a superb 71 from 51 balls with 12 fours and a six. He held one end together while wickets kept falling at the other. Spirit still fell 10 runs short in a tense chase of 164. Their innings lacked flow and partnerships. Even with stars like Kane Williamson and Ashton Turner in the side, no other batter managed to pass 20 runs apart from Warner, whose valiant effort ultimately went in vain as Manchester Originals held their nerve in the closing overs.
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