ILT20: Batsmen have performed exceptionally well in the opening matches of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26. According to the data provided by you, Pathum Nissanka leads the run-scorers so far this season, impressing cricket fans with his explosive batting.
Top Scorer: Pathum Nissanka’s Storm
Gulf Giants opener Pathum Nissanka has solidified his place atop the leaderboard, scoring 148 runs in just two innings . His performance has been impressive not only in terms of runs, but also in his strike rate (SR). 202.74 which is a great pace for T20 cricket.
Runs: 148 (in 2 innings)
Average (AVG): 74.00
Strike Rate (SR): 202.74
Boundaries: 12 fours and 9 sixes
Nissanka has shown how quickly he can give his team a start by scoring more runs in fewer balls.
Other great performances
Apart from Nissanka, a few other players have also shown their batting prowess at the start of the tournament:
Liam Livingstone: The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders player has scored 86 runs in 2 innings, averaging 86.00 and a great strike rate 195.45 He is also a boundary-hitter, hitting 8 sixes.
Alex Hales: Desert Vipers’ Hales has scored 85 runs in 2 innings, averaging 42.50 and strike rate 151.79.
Andries Gous: He has scored 75 runs in 2 innings and his strike rate is 166.67.
Tim David: Playing for Sharjah Warriors, Tim David has scored 73 runs in just 2 innings and he 235.48 He is one of the fastest batsmen with a tremendous strike rate.
Key Batsmen’s Statistics (Opening Match)
| Player | match | shifts | Run | Average (AVG) | Strike Rate (SR) |
| Pathum Nissanka | 2 | 2 | 148 | 74.00 | 202.74 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 2 | 86 | 86.00 | 195.45 |
| Alex Hales | 2 | 2 | 85 | 42.50 | 151.79 |
| Andries Gaus | 2 | 2 | 75 | 37.50 | 166.67 |
| Tim David | 2 | 2 | 73 | 36.50 | 235.48 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 2 | 72 | 36.00 | 163.64 |
In this early stage, Pathum Nissanka and Liam Livingstone have provided their team with solid starts, while Tim David has accelerated the run rate with his explosive batting. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see whether Nissanka can maintain his lead or if other explosive batsmen challenge him.

