In T20 International cricket matches, some Indian batsmen have played exceptionally well against South Africa. These players have not only scored runs but also played crucial roles in shaping India’s success against South Africa in T20 International cricket. Their performances highlight their skill, determination, and ability to perform under pressure at the highest level of the game.
Let’s discuss the top 5 Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs against South Africa in these matches.
5. Ishan Kishan- 206
Ishan Kishan has earned the 5th position on this list. He is a left-handed batsman who played in 5 T20I matches against South Africa. This happened during the T20I series between India and South Africa in June 2022. In these games, Ishan scored a total of 206 runs.
Against South Africa, Ishan Kishan has an average of 41.20. This means that, on average, he scores around 41 runs per game against them. His strike rate against South Africa is over 150, which shows how quickly and effectively he scores runs.
During these matches, Ishan Kishan hit two fifties. The highest score among them was 76 runs. This shows that he played really well in those matches and contributed significantly to his team’s success.
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4. Shikhar Dhawan- 233
Shikhar Dhawan is ranked fourth on the list for scoring the most runs against South Africa in T20 International cricket matches. He is a left-handed batsman known for his aggressive batting style. Currently, he does not play for India in T20Is (Twenty20 Internationals). In the 7 T20I matches he has played against South Africa, he has scored a total of 233 runs.
His average score in these matches is 33.28 runs, which means he typically scores around this number per game. His strike rate, which measures how quickly he scores runs, is more than 141 runs per 100 balls faced. This shows he is quite effective at scoring runs quickly in T20 matches.
In one of these matches, Dhawan scored a half-century against South Africa. A half-century means he scored 50 or more runs in that innings. Specifically, he scored 72 runs during this innings, showcasing his ability to make significant contributions to his team’s score in T20 cricket.
3. Virat Kohli- 254
Virat Kohli has achieved the 3rd position in a ranking. He is a right-handed batsman who has scored 254 runs in 10 T20 International matches against South Africa. Kohli, who is 33 years old, has an average of 36.28 runs per innings and a strike rate of 134 runs per hundred balls faced. He has scored two half-centuries (fifties) against South Africa. His highest score in these matches was 72 runs, which he scored without getting out.
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2. Suresh Raina- 339
Suresh Raina has secured the second position on this list because he scored 339 runs in T20 International matches between India and South Africa. He played as a batsman for India in these matches. In the 12 games he played against South Africa, he had an average score of 33.90 runs per match. Raina was known for his aggressive batting style, with a high strike rate of 148+.
One remarkable achievement was when Raina scored a century, which means he hit 100 runs in a single T20 International match against South Africa. This specific innings was a knock of 101 runs.
1. Rohit Sharma- 362
Rohit Sharma has become the highest scorer in T20I matches against South Africa. He is a right-handed batsman who has scored 362 runs in these matches. As the captain of the Indian team, he has played 13 T20I games against South Africa. In those games, he has batted 12 times and has an average score of 32.90. His strike rate, which shows how fast he scores runs, is over 134.
Sharma has also achieved some notable milestones against South Africa. He has scored two fifties and one century in these matches. One of his most memorable innings was when he scored 106 runs in a T20I match against South Africa in October 2015. This shows his skill and ability to perform well against strong opponents like South Africa.
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