Ishan Kishan Breaks Suryakumar Yadav’s Record, Becomes India’s Highest T20I Run-Scorer in a Year

Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan has created a new record in T20 International cricket by becoming the highest run-scorer for India in a calendar year. He achieved this milestone during the fifth and final T20I match against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Kishan broke the previous record held by Suryakumar Yadav, who had scored 1,164 runs in 2022.

Kishan reached this milestone with an impressive innings of 61 runs off just 32 balls. His innings included five sixes and five fours. With this performance, he also completed 2,000 runs in T20 International cricket, becoming the seventh Indian batter to reach this milestone.

Ishan Kishan Surpasses Suryakumar Yadav's Record

Before this match, Kishan needed just six runs to go past Suryakumar Yadav's record. He achieved the milestone early in his innings and continued to play attacking cricket. His strong performance helped India recover after losing opening batters Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson early in the match.

Kishan has enjoyed an excellent year in T20I cricket. In 2026, he scored 1,220 runs in 37 matches, at an average of 35.88 and a strike rate of 171.58. His impressive record includes one century and eight half-centuries, showing his consistency and ability to score quickly.

India's Top T20I Run-Scorers in a Calendar Year

Suryakumar Yadav previously held the Indian record with 1,164 runs in 2022. Abhishek Sharma is currently in third place with 1,153 runs in 2026. His performances have also made him one of India's leading batters in the shortest format of the game.

Kishan's achievement highlights his strong return to the Indian team and his growing importance in the batting line-up. His attacking style and ability to score boundaries have helped him deliver consistent performances throughout the year.

With this record, Ishan Kishan has added another major achievement to his cricket career. His performance against New Zealand will be remembered as an important moment in Indian T20I cricket, as he has moved past Suryakumar Yadav to claim the top position among Indian batters for the most T20I runs in a calendar year.