Australia’s premier T20 franchise league, the Big Bash League (BBL), has consistently delivered fast-paced entertainment. With every passing year, there are some new rising stars that come into the limelight. Especially talking about batters, every season produces one batter who rises above the rest to dominate the run charts. With T20 cricket demanding explosive stroke play along with consistency, several players have had some record-breaking seasons.
Putting up match-winning performances or anchoring run-chases, a few players have set new benchmarks, recording the most runs in a single BBL edition. In this article, we have aimed at revisiting the players who have scored the most runs in a single BBL edition.
Most runs in a Big Bash League edition
| Player | Season | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars) | BBL 2019-20 | 17 | 705 | 147* | 54.23 | 136.62 |
| D’Arcy Short (Hobart Hurricanes) | BBL 2018-19 | 15 | 637 | 96* | 53.08 | 140.61 |
| Matthew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes) | BBL 2018-19 | 15 | 592 | 88 | 42.28 | 146.89 |
| Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes) | BBL 2021-22 | 13 | 577 | 127 | 48.08 | 153.86 |
| Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder) | BBL 2019-20 | 17 | 576 | 85 | 38.40 | 146.93 |
| D’Arcy Short (Hobart Hurricanes) | BBL 2017-18 | 11 | 572 | 122* | 57.20 | 148.57 |
| Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder) | BBL 2020-21 | 15 | 543 | 110 | 38.78 | 161.60 |
| Matt Short (Adelaide Strikers) | BBL 2023-24 | 11 | 541 | 82 | 60.11 | 153.25 |
| James Vince (Sydney Sixers) | BBL 2020-21 | 16 | 537 | 98* | 38.35 | 143.58 |
| Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars) | BBL 2018-19 | 13 | 533 | 81 | 53.30 | 130.63 |
BBL FAQs
- What is the most runs ever scored in a Big Bash League edition?
Marcus Stoinis, in the BBL 2019-20 edition, scored 705 runs while playing for Melbourne Stars, and it remains the most ever scored in a single edition.
- Which player has scored the most runs in BBL history?
Chris Lynn continues to top the charts of most runs scored in BBL history. Lynn, during his stint from 2011 to 2026, has amassed 4133 runs in 137 matches in the BBL.
- Which player has scored the most runs in BBL 2025-26?
Sydney Thunder’s David Warner has so far scored 433 runs in the ongoing BBL 2025-26 season.
