Pakistani cricket veteran Shoaib Malik is closely trailing behind the renowned West Indian batsman, Chris Gayle, in an exclusive T20 milestone. Malik recently became the second player to amass 13,000 runs in T20 cricket, securing the title of the first Asian to achieve this feat. However, Gayle leads with an impressive tally of 14,562 runs.
Most Runs in T20 Cricket
| Player | Runs |
| Chris Gayle | 14562 |
| Shoaib Malik | 13010 |
| Kieron Pollard | 12454 |
| Virat Kohli | 11994 |
| Alex Hales | 11807 |
Currently representing Fortune Barisal in the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Malik showcased his prowess in his 487th inning, scoring an unbeaten 17 runs. Adding a surprising twist to his cricketing legacy, Malik announced his marriage to actress Sana Javed on social media today, marking his third marriage.
A stalwart in Pakistan cricket, the 41-year-old embarked on his international career in October 1999 against West Indies and continues to make significant contributions after 24 years. In ODIs, Malik played 287 matches, accumulating 7,534 runs at an average of 34.55 and claiming 158 wickets.
His Test career spanned 35 matches, scoring 1,898 runs at 35.14, including a notable 245 against England in 2015, while also securing 32 wickets. In T20Is, Malik notched up 2,435 runs at an average of 31.21, boasting a strike rate of 125.64, and took 28 wickets in 49 innings.
