The batters are absolutely on fire in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026! Five days in and we’ve already seen some insane knocks. Tim Seifert is leading the pack with a blistering 154 runs in just two innings — that strike rate of 183.33 is pure entertainment.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Scotland’s George Munsey are right behind him, smashing boundaries and sixes left and right.
The Orange Cap race is wide open and getting hotter every match. Here’s the updated top 10 run scorers in T20 World Cup 2026 as of now.
Meet Top 10 Run Scorers in T20 World Cup 2026
| Rank | Player | Mat | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert | 2 | 2 | 154 | 154.00 | 183.33 | 19 | 6 |
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan | 2 | 2 | 120 | 60.00 | 166.67 | 10 | 7 |
| 3 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 2 | 2 | 111 | 55.50 | 173.44 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | George Munsey | 2 | 2 | 103 | 51.50 | 149.28 | 16 | 2 |
| 5 | Bas de Leede | 2 | 2 | 102 | 102.00 | 139.73 | 9 | 4 |
| 6 | Sherfane Rutherford | 2 | 2 | 102 | 102.00 | 185.45 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 | Ryan Rickelton | 2 | 2 | 94 | 47.00 | 191.84 | 8 | 5 |
| 8 | Shubham Ranjane | 2 | 2 | 88 | 44.00 | 169.23 | 5 | 6 |
| 9 | Jacob Bethell | 2 | 2 | 88 | 44.00 | 151.72 | 8 | 5 |
| 10 | Shimron Hetmyer | 2 | 2 | 87 | 43.50 | 181.25 | 4 | 8 |
Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table – Latest Standings After Day 5
Look at those strike rates — Rutherford (185.45), Rickelton (191.84), and Hetmyer (181.25) are clearing ropes for fun! Sixes are flying, and averages are sky-high for players stepping up under pressure.
The race for the Orange Cap is electric. Who do you think will top this list by the end of the group stage? Seifert’s consistency or someone ready to go big? Drop your pick in the comments — let’s see who’s got the hottest prediction!
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