Phil Salt and Tim David. [Source - @phil_salt/Instagram]
The Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025-26 has once again delivered explosive batting, with power-hitters redefining what is possible in a 10-over sprint. As boundaries kept flowing and strike-rates touched unreal heights, a select group of batters stood out with unmatched consistency.
Here is a look at the players who amassed the most runs in this high-octane season.
5. Brandon McMullen (Royal Champs) - 206 runs
Brandon McMullen, the Scotland international, was the standout batter for Royal Champs in the Abu Dhabi T10 this season. The 26-year-old combined consistency with fearless aggression, smashing 206 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 179.13. His campaign also featured a strong half-century against the Stallions, underlining his impact with the bat in this tournament.
4. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Aspin Stallions) - 220 runs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was a driving force at the top as he opened for the Aspin Stallions, providing blistering starts throughout the Abu Dhabi T10 season. The Afghan wicketkeeper-batter led the side from the front and piled up 220 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 188.03, consistently setting the tone against the new ball. His explosive contributions were pivotal in powering the Stallions all the way to the final.
3. Johnson Charles (Northern Warriors) - 249 runs
Johnson Charles unleashed his Caribbean power once again, lighting up the Abu Dhabi T10 while opening for the Northern Warriors. The explosive right-hander finished as the tournament’s third-highest run-getter, smashing 249 runs in seven innings at a booming strike rate of 181.75. His campaign featured two commanding half-centuries, reaffirming his status as one of the most feared hitters in the format.
2. Phil Salt (UAE Bulls) - 256 runs
Phil Salt played a decisive role in UAE Bulls’ title-winning run, emerging as one of the tournament’s standout batters. The English opener blended consistency with sheer brutality, hammering 256 runs in 10 innings at a staggering strike rate of 228.57. His explosive 59 against the Titans was the peak of his dominance, showcasing his match-winning intent throughout the campaign.
1. Tim David (UAE Bulls) - 393 runs
Topping the throne is the magnificent Tim David, operating at the absolute peak of his powers. Despite being the only middle-order batter in this list, the Australian finished miles ahead as the highest run-scorer of the Abu Dhabi T10 2025–26, with 393 runs at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 263.75, including a tournament-best 38 sixes. His unbeaten 98 off 30 in the final shocked the cricket world and powered UAE Bulls to the title.




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