Alex Hales reached a special landmark in T20 cricket on Saturday as he became only the third batter in history to score over 14,000 runs in the format. Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL, Hales achieved the milestone during his superb knock of 74 from 43 deliveries against Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 17th game of the tournament. With this, he joined Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard in an elite club of T20 run-scorers. The match saw Guyana Amazon Warriors bat first, but their innings never really gained momentum. Shai Hope top-scored with 39 runs while the rest of the batting struggled, taking the team to a total of 163. For the Knight Riders, Akeal Hosein led the bowling with three wickets, while Terrance Hinds chipped in with two. Russell, Amir and Narine also picked up one wicket each, ensuring the Warriors could not put up a bigger total.

Players with the most T20 runs:

Chris Gayle: 14562 runsAlex Hales: 14024 runsKieron Pollard: 14012 runsDavid Warner: 13595 runsShoiab Malik: 13571 runs

In reply, the Knight Riders’ chase was dominated by their openers. Alex Hales and Colin Munro provided a solid platform with a strong opening partnership. Munro scored a fluent 52, while Hales was the standout performer, reaching his career milestone in style with powerful strokeplay. Andre Russell added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 27, guiding TKR to a six-wicket victory in just 17.2 overs. For the Warriors, Imran Tahir was the lone bright spot, taking four wickets, but his effort was not enough to stop the Knight Riders. The win strengthened TKR’s position at the top of the CPL standings and underlined their dominance in the tournament. Hales now has 14,024 runs in T20 cricket, placing him behind only Gayle (14,562). This achievement not only highlights his consistency and longevity in the shortest format but also adds another glittering chapter to his T20 career. His knock was a reminder of his match-winning ability and his value to the Knight Riders’ campaign.