Presenting wicket-keepers with most runs in a T20 WC edition
What's the story
New Zealand's Tim Seifert made history by recording the second-most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored a total of 326 runs in the 2026 event as the Kiwis ended as runners-up. Seifert even stood tall amid ruins in the final, scoring a quick-fire fifty off just 23 balls against India. On this note, we look at the batters to score the most runs in a T20 WC edition as a designated wicket-keeper.
#1
Tim Seifert - 326 runs in 2026
Seifert's incredible performance also saw him become the first keeper and first New Zealander to score over 300 runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. The opener finished with 326 runs in eight innings at an average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 166.32, including four fifties. In terms of batters with the most runs in a T20 WC edition, Seifert is only behind Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 383 runs in this tournament.
#2
Sanju Samson - 299 runs in 2026
India's Sanju Samson also had a stellar run in the 2026 event. The opener tallied 321 runs from just five matches at 80.25. He had a stellar strike rate of 199.37, with three fifties to his name. 299 of his runs came as a designated keeper, as he did not take gloves in one of the games. Samson, who was benched for India's first few matches in the competition, walked away with the Player-of-the-Tournament award as India tasted glory.
#3
Mohammad Rizwan - 281 runs in 2021
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan had an excellent 2021 T20 World Cup on UAE soil. The wicketkeeper-batter amassed 281 runs from six matches at an average of 70.25. He struck at 127.72 as Pakistan reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by Australia. Rizwan hit three fifties with the best score of 79*. Overall, he finished that edition as the third-highest run-getter.
#3
Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 281 runs in 2024
Rizwan shares the third place on this list with Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Opening the batting in the 2024 competition, Gurbaz led the way with 281 runs from 8 matches at 35.12. His strike rate was 124.33 (50s: 3). As the keeper finished as the highest run-getter of the edition, Afghanistan reached their maiden semi-final appearance in ICC World Cups (also ODIs). However, South Africa beat them in the knock-out match.