Big Bash League Records and Statistics: Maximum Runs in Single Season

As one of the popular T20 leagues, BBL has successfully hosted around 11 seasons, and the 12th edition has already started from 13th December 2022. Over the years, the league has successfully presented incredible batting units, and almost all the players managed to make innumerable contributions. Almost every batsman was successful in scoring maximum runs and brilliant centuries. In this regard, read to know about some of the highest scorers of a single BBL season: 

• Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)- 705 runs in 2019/20

The batsman to lead the list in this regard is Marcus Stoinis, who successfully managed team Melbourne Stars to achieve the third BBL edition. According to reports, Stoinis scored 705 runs in 17 games at an average of 54.23 and a strike rate of 136.62, with one century and six half-centuries. However, he came to be known as the run-scorer in a single edition of the championship. 

• D’Arcy Short (Hobart Hurricanes) – 637 runs in 2018/19

Another exceptional batsman, D’Arcy Short played 15 games in 2018/19, and successfully scored 637 runs at an average and strike rate of 53.08 and 140.61, respectively. Moreover, the player has scored 6 brilliant fifties in that season. As a result of his astonishing performance, Short managed to become the highest scorer in the 2018/19 season. 

• Mathew Wade (Hobart Hurricanes) – 592 runs in 2018/19

The player to follow the list in this regard is Matthew Wade. After Short, Mathew became the highest run-scorer of 2018/19. However, the cricketer has managed to play around 15 BBL matches and registered 592 runs to his name at an average of 42.28, and a strike rate of 146.89. Further, he scored 6 half-centuries in the tournament. 

• Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes) – 577 in 2021-22

Ben McDermott is said to have presented exceptional performance in the last season of Big Bash League. According to reports, Ben played 13 games and scored 577 runs at an average of 48.08 and a strike rate of 153.86, that includes two centuries and three half-centuries. Also, he became the only player to score two centuries in a single season, alongside being the highest run-scorer in the 2021/22 season. 

• Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder) – 576 runs in 2019 season

The player to bag the fifth position in this context is Alex Hales. He is considered as one among the well-known performers in T20 leagues and has successfully played 17 games and registered 576 runs to his name at an average and strike rate of 38.40 and 146.93, respectively, along with 6 half-centuries. 

Player	Season	Team	Mts	Runs	Avg	SR	100/50
Marcus Stoinis	2019/20	Melbourne Stars	17	705	54.23	136.62	1/6
D’Arcy Short	2018/19	Hobart Hurricanes	15	637	53.08	140.61	0/6
Mathew Wade	2021/22	Hobart Hurricanes	15	592	42.28	146.81	0/6
Ben McDermott	2021/22	Hobart Hurricanes	13	577	48.08	153.86	2/3
Alex Hales	2019/20	Sydney Thunder	17	576	38.40	146.93	0/6
D’Arcy Short	2017/18	Hobart Hurricanes	11	572	57.20	148.57	1/4
Alex Hales	2021/22	Sydney Thunder	15	543	38.78	161.60	1/3
James Vince	2020/21	Sydney Sixers	16	537	38.35	143.58	0/4
Marcus Stoinis	2018/19	Melbourne Stars	13	533	53.30	130.63	0/4
Josh Philippe	2020/21	Sydney Sixers	16	508	31.75	149.41	0/3

Based on previous records and performances, the world seems to have high expectations from all the extraordinary BBL batsmen. However, the players are expected to retain their incredible form, thereby setting a tough competition to their opposition.

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