Pakistan has been a dominant force in T20I cricket since the format's inception, and its players have played a crucial role in the team's success in the T20I World Cup. With a number of talented batsmen in its ranks, Pakistan has consistently been among the top-performing teams in the tournament. These players have not only made significant contributions to Pakistan's success in the tournament but have also left a lasting impact on the game with their outstanding performances. Let's take a look at the top 10 run-scorers in T20I World Cups for Pakistan.
1. Shahid Afridi
Let us begin the list with star all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Shahid hit 21 sixes in 32 innings. He played with a strike rate of 154.23. Besides the maximums, he also hit 49 fours. Known for his explosive batting, Afridi's aggression and ability to hit sixes have made him a fan favorite and a true legend of the game.
2. Umar Akmal
Next on the list is Umar Akmal. Between 2010 and 2016, Akmal hit 19 sixes in 18 innings. He played with a strike rate of 132.42 and recorded the highest score of 57 runs. His ability to score quick runs and hit big sixes makes him a valuable asset to the Pakistani team in T20I World Cups.
3. Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik stands in the third position on this list. He hit 17 sixes in 31 innings with a strike rate of 123.28. Malik has been a key middle-order batsman for Pakistan and has often played crucial innings to help his team win matches.
4. Kamran Akmal
Next up is the talented batter Kamran Akmal. Kamran hit 16 sixes in 28 innings while playing with a strike rate of 115.92. The wicket-keeper batsman is known for his ability to score quick runs at the top of the order, which has helped his team get off to good starts.
5. Mohammad Rizwan
On number five, we have one of the best T20I batsmen in the Mohammad Rizwan. He hit 15 sixes in just 13 innings and has a strike rate of 120.00. Primarily known for his ability to score runs at a consistent pace, Rizwan's ability to hit big shots at crucial moments has made him a valuable asset for the team.
6. Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq is a right-handed middle-order batsman who can hit the ball a long way. He hit 14 sixes in 17 innings for Pakistan in T20Is during 2007-2010. His strike rate was as high as 124.32 during this tenure.
7. Imran Nazir
On number seven, we have Imran Nazir, who is praised for his aggressive approach as an opener. Between 2007 and 2012, he hit 13 sixes in 13 innings with a tremendous strike rate of 150.00.
8. Mohammad Hafeez
Spot number eight belong to Mohammad Hafeez, who hit 11 sixes in 27 innings. He played with a strike rate of 111.81 and also registered his highest score of 64 runs. He is a top-order batsman and a handy off-spinner who has been a consistent performer in the tournament.
9. Nasir Jamshed
Next up is Nasir Jamshed. Featuring only in the 2012 T20I World Cup, he hit enough sixes to make it to this list of top six hitters. He bagged 8 sixes in just 6 innings and played with a strike rate of 134.54.
10. Younis Khan
The last player to make it to this list of six-hitters is Younis Khan. Younis hit 8 sixes in 13 innings while playing with a strike rate of 124.06. Younis is not exactly a T20I player but his contributions towards Pakistan cricket cannot be ignored.
