As we get ready for the T20 World Cup 2024, everyone is excited about the players who have scored the most runs in the tournament and made big moments.
The T20 World Cup is where the best cricket players show their skills, making amazing plays and breaking records.
Throughout the years, this tournament has seen incredible batting performances that have amazed fans and pushed the limits of what can be achieved in the twenty-over matches.
Let’s take a look at the player who has scored the most runs in T20 World Cup history
5. Tillakaratne Dilshan- 897 Runs
Finishing up the top five is Tillakaratne Dilshan, known for his bold ‘Dilscoop’ shot. He has scored 897 runs in the T20 World Cup across 35 matches, with an average of 30.93 and a strike rate of 124.06.
Dilshan always played ahead of his time, challenging traditional batting techniques with his creative shots. His fearless and experimental batting style greatly influenced T20 cricket.
His best score was an unbeaten 96 against the West Indies in the 2009 tournament, demonstrating his ability to excel on the world stage.
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4. Rohit Sharma- 963 Runs
Almost as good as Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma has scored 963 runs in 39 matches. His average is 34.39 and he hits the ball at a rate of 127.88 per hundred balls. People call him the ‘Hitman’ because he plays cricket very well. He can easily score many runs in a game. He likes to perform well on important days.
In the tournament, he has scored fifty runs nine times. He is consistent in his performance and can change his style of playing during a match. People are excited about what he will do in the T20 World Cup 2024.
In the upcoming tournament, Rohit is expected to score more runs and maybe even become better than other players.
3. Chris Gayle- 965 Runs
Chris Gayle, known as the ‘Universe Boss’, is third on a prestigious list. He’s like a shooting star in cricket, hitting balls with incredible power. In 33 matches, he scored 965 runs with an average of 34.46. He’s famous for his strike rate of 142.75, which makes it hard for bowlers to stop him.
Gayle made history by scoring 117 runs in the first T20 World Cup in 2007. He showed how modern openers should play in this format. Even though he’s retired from international cricket, his impact is huge. Gayle’s legacy as a cricket powerhouse is solidified in T20 cricket history.
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2. Mahela Jayawardene- 1016 Runs
Mahela Jayawardene is really good at batting, especially when things get tough. He’s scored 1,016 runs in 31 matches, which is impressive. His way of hitting the ball is graceful and effective. He’s known for hitting the ball in just the right spot at just the right time.
In a big game against the West Indies in 2010, he scored 100 runs, showing everyone how it’s done. He was also on the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2014.
1. Virat Kohli- 1141 Runs
Virat Kohli is the best in cricket right now. He has scored a lot of runs, 1,141 to be exact, in 27 matches. He’s really good at scoring quickly and consistently. When his team needs him to score runs fast, he does it without getting nervous.
In the games where his team is chasing a target, he’s especially good. He has made 14 scores of fifty runs each, which is more than anyone else in the tournament’s history. One time, he scored 89 runs without getting out against the West Indies, which was a really important match.
Now, he’s getting ready for the T20 World Cup in 2024. He’s likely going to score even more runs and set records that might last for a long time.
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