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Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. [Source - AP]
Indian cricket witnessed a new batting record as Ishan Kishan surpassed Suryakumar Yadav's tally for the most runs by an Indian batter in a calendar year in T20Is. He achieved the feat during the 5th T20I against New Zealand.
Ishan entered the contest at Seddon Park in Hamilton just six runs away from breaking the record. The left-handed batter smashed 61 off 32 deliveries to take his 2026 T20I run tally to 1,220.
He went past Suryakumar's previous record of 1,164 runs, set in 2022. But how do their record-breaking years compare, and who had better numbers? Let's take a closer look at their performances.
Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav’s Journey To Their Record T20I Calendar Years
Ishan Kishan is enjoying a record-breaking 2026, becoming India's highest run-scorer in a T20I calendar year with 1,220 runs in 37 innings. He averaged 35.88 at a strike-rate of 171.58, including one century and eight half-centuries.
Suryakumar Yadav previously held the record with 1,164 runs in 2022. He scored them at an impressive average of 46.66 and strike-rate of 187.43, registering two centuries and nine half-centuries during his record-setting calendar year for India.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Had The Better Average In Their Record T20I Calendar Year?
Suryakumar Yadav had a significantly better average of 46.66 during his record-breaking 2022 calendar year, scoring 1,164 runs at a strike-rate of 187.43. In comparison, Ishan Kishan averaged 35.88 while scoring 1,220 runs in 2026 at a strike rate of 171.58.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Had The Better Strike-Rate In Their Record T20I Calendar Year?
Suryakumar Yadav had the better strike-rate of 187.43 during his record-breaking 2022, compared to Ishan Kishan's 171.58 in 2026. However, Kishan still has three T20Is remaining this year and could improve his numbers further.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Scored More Centuries In Their Record T20I Calendar Year?
Suryakumar Yadav scored two centuries during his record-breaking 2022 calendar year, while Ishan Kishan has registered one hundred in 2026. Kishan still has three T20Is remaining to add to his tally.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Scored More Half-Centuries In Their Record T20I Calendar Year?
Suryakumar Yadav registered nine half-centuries during his record-breaking 2022 calendar year, while Ishan Kishan has scored eight so far in 2026. Kishan will have opportunities to add to his tally as India's T20I calendar year progresses..
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Scored The Highest Individual Score In Their Record T20I Year?
Suryakumar Yadav recorded the higher individual score with 117 off 55 balls against England in Nottingham, although India lost while chasing 216.
Ishan Kishan's highest score so far in 2026 is 103 off 43 balls against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, helping India post 271 and win.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Hit More 4s/6s In Their Record T20I Year?
Ishan Kishan, in T20Is, has struck 127 fours and 60 sixes in 2026 so far. Suryakumar Yadav hit 106 fours and 68 sixes during his record-breaking 2022 calendar year, eight more sixes than Kishan currently has.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Has More Ducks In Their Record T20I Year?
Ishan Kishan has registered three ducks in T20Is so far in 2026, one more than Suryakumar Yadav, who was dismissed without scoring twice during his record-breaking 2022 calendar year.
Ishan Kishan vs Suryakumar Yadav: Who Had A Better T20 World Cup In Their Record T20I Year?
Ishan Kishan had the better T20 World Cup campaign, scoring 317 runs at an average of 35.22 and a strike-rate of 193.29 in 2026, with three half-centuries. He was India's second-highest run-scorer behind Sanju Samson and played a key role in India's title-winning campaign.
Suryakumar Yadav scored 239 runs at an average of 59.75 and a strike-rate of 189.68 in 2022, also registering three half-centuries. He finished as India's second-highest run-scorer behind Virat Kohli, but India suffered a semi-final exit.
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