Pakistan is a cricket-loving nation that has produced some of the most talented cricketers in the world. The T20I World Cup has been a platform for Pakistani cricketers to showcase their skills and make a mark on the world stage. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 highest scorers in T20I World Cups for Pakistan. We have some legendary players who have played a vital role in Pakistan's success in the tournament. We will delve into their records and performances to see what makes them the best of the best when it comes to scoring runs in T20I World Cups.

1. Ahmed Shehzad Vs Bangladesh

Ahmed Shehzad's innings of 111* against Bangladesh in the 2014 T20I World Cup was a breath-taking display of batting prowess. Shehzad's knock came off just 62 balls, and it included 10 fours and 5 sixes. He put on a record-breaking opening partnership of 95 runs with Kamran Akmal, which set the tone for Pakistan's total of 190/5.

2. Umar Akmal Vs Australia

Umar Akmal's knock of 94 against Australia in the 2014 T20I World Cup was a brilliant display of aggressive batting. Coming in at number three, Akmal played a crucial role in steering Pakistan's innings to a competitive total of 191/6. His innings came off just 54 balls and included nine fours and four sixes. Akmal was particularly severe on the Australian bowlers, taking them to the cleaners with his power hitting.

3. Mohammad Rizwan Vs India

Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten knock of 79 against India in the 2021 T20I World Cup was a match-winning performance that will be remembered for years to come. Rizwan's innings came off just 55 balls and included six fours and two sixes. He played with remarkable composure and anchored Pakistan's innings perfectly, ensuring that they reached a competitive total of 151/7.

4. Mohammad Rizwan Vs Namibia

In the 2021 T20I World Cup, Mohammad Rizwan put on another impressive batting display in Pakistan's match against Namibia, scoring an unbeaten 79 runs. Rizwan played a crucial role in guiding Pakistan to a formidable total of 189/2, putting on a record-breaking opening partnership of 150 runs with Babar Azam. Rizwan's innings came off just 50 balls, and he hit 8 fours and 4 sixes in his knock.

5. Kamran Akmal Vs Bangladesh

Kamran Akmal's innings of 73 runs against Bangladesh in the 2010 T20I World Cup was another impressive knock by the Pakistani opener. Coming in at number three, Akmal played a vital role in steadying Pakistan's innings after an early wicket fell. He batted with great maturity and showed excellent shot selection, hitting 8 fours and 1 six in his 55-ball knock.

6. Salman Butt Vs Bangladesh

Salman Butt's innings of 73 runs against Bangladesh in the 2010 T20I World Cup was a brilliant display of batting by the Pakistani opener. Batting first, Pakistan lost their first wicket early, but Butt steadied the innings with a composed knock. He struck 8 fours and 2 sixes in his 73-run innings and was particularly severe on the Bangladeshi bowlers towards the latter half of the innings.

7. Imran Nazir Vs Bangladesh

Imran Nazir's innings of 72 runs against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20I World Cup was a display of explosive batting at its finest. Opening the batting, Nazir got Pakistan off to a flying start, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes in his 36-ball innings. His aggressive stroke-play took the Bangladeshi bowlers by surprise, and he showed no mercy to anything loose.

8. Babar Azam Vs Namibia

Babar Azam's innings of 70 runs against Namibia in the 2021 T20I World Cup was a masterclass in controlled batting. Coming in at number three, Azam played with impeccable timing and precision to anchor Pakistan's innings. He struck 7 fours in his 49-ball innings and put on a crucial partnership with Mohammad Rizwan.  Azam's innings showcased his excellent shot selection

9. Babar Azam Vs India

Babar Azam's unbeaten innings of 68 runs against India in the 2021 T20I World Cup was a brilliant display of batting under pressure. Batting first, Pakistan lost an early wicket, but Azam held the innings together with a composed knock. He struck 6 fours and 2 sixes in his 52-ball innings and was particularly severe on the Indian spinners.

10. Salman Butt Vs New Zealand

Salman Butt's unbeaten innings of 67 runs against New Zealand in the 2010 T20I World Cup was a masterclass in controlled batting. Batting first, Pakistan got off to a good start, but lost wickets at regular intervals, and were struggling. Butt, however, held the innings together with a composed knock. He struck 8 fours and 1 six in his 54-ball innings.