The first ever T20I game was played on February 17, 2005. It was played between New Zealand and Australia. Since then, other teams have also adapted this format. New Zealand, being one of the oldest playing countries, has yet to win the T20 World Cup. But they have already played the final of the 2021 edition.
But it was Australia that won the final, and New Zealand ended as runners-up. However, the Black Caps hold many records in his shorter format. They are one of the most balanced sides, with good players in both the bowling and batting departments. In this article, we will talk about the Kiwi batters with the most T20I runs in a calendar year.
Most Runs in T20 in a Calendar Year for New Zealand
| Batter | Year | Mts | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 |
| Glenn Philips | 2022 | 21 | 716 | 104 | 44.75 | 156.33 | 1 | 6 |
| Martin Guptill | 2021 | 18 | 678 | 97 | 37.66 | 145.49 | 0 | 5 |
| Devon Conway | 2022 | 15 | 568 | 92* | 47.33 | 122.41 | 0 | 4 |
| Colin Munro | 2018 | 12 | 500 | 104 | 45.45 | 178.57 | 1 | 4 |
| Martin Guptill | 2012 | 13 | 472 | 101* | 47.20 | 130.74 | 1 | 2 |
| Brendon McCullum | 2012 | 15 | 459 | 123 | 30.60 | 135.79 | 1 | 1 |
| Kane Williamson | 2022 | 13 | 443 | 61 | 36.91 | 118.76 | 0 | 3 |
| Devon Conway | 2021 | 14 | 428 | 99* | 47.55 | 135.01 | 0 | 2 |
| Brendon McCullum | 2009 | 12 | 417 | 69* | 41.70 | 139.40 | 0 | 4 |
5. Martin Guptill (472 runs) in 2012
Veteran Kiwi opener Martin Guptill has been a key member of the team for the last decade or so. After Brendon McCullum, he has taken over the responsibility of providing good starts to the team. In 2012, Guptill scored 472 runs in just 13 innings at a brilliant average of 47.20 and a strike rate of 130.72. He also struck one century and two half-centuries with a best of 101 not out.
4. Colin Munro (500 runs) in 2018
Colin Munro is the only Kiwi batter with three hundreds in the shorter format. His record is pretty good in T20Is. He was one of the top scorers in 2018. Munro played 12 innings and scored 500 runs at an average of 45.45 and an excellent strike rate of 178.57. He also smashed one century and four half-centuries with a best score of 104.
3. Devon Conway (568 runs) in 2022
Devon Conway is a prolific scorer for New Zealand across formats. He is equally good in all three formats of the game and has been solid at the top. Conway was one of the top scorers for his team in 2022. He scored 568 runs in 15 innings at an average of 47.33 and a strike rate of 122.41. Conway also scored four half-centuries, with a best of 92 not out.
2.. Martin Guptill (678 runs) in 2021
Martin Guptill is the third-highest run-getter in the history of T20 cricket. He has played 118 innings and scored 3531 runs, including two centuries and 30 half-centuries. His best performance came in 2021, when he scored a total of 678 runs in 18 innings at a batting average of 37.66 and a strike rate of 145.49. Guptill also scored five half-centuries with a high score of 97.
1. Glenn Philips (716 runs) in 2022
Glenn Philips was the highest scorer for New Zealand in the 2022 T20 World Cup and holds the record for most T20I runs in a calendar year. Philips is a modern-day batter who likes to take on bowling. In 2022, he featured in 19 innings and scored 716 runs at an average of 44.75 and a strike rate of 156.33. He also scored a World Cup century (104) that came against Bangladesh.