The T20 World Cups over the years have brought a lot of joy to fans around the world. Doesn’t matter which team wins the cup, it's all about the excitement of the fans. The T20 format has made the sport more interesting. The fast-paced format has given a lot of entertainment to the fans. The inaugural T20 World Cup was played in South Africa in 2007 which was won by India. Till now, eight World Cups in the shortest format have been played. The marquee event takes place every two years. The format is generally liked by the batters as they get the opportunity to come hard at the bowlers. In this article, we will write about the top 01 batters with the most runs in the T20 World Cups.
1. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the best batter in the world. By a fair distance, Kohli has gone past many great batters of this generation. The right-handed top order batter comes in at no.3 for India in the white-ball formats. The undisputed King of the modern cricket, Virat Kohli has equalled the great Sachin Tendulkar after scoring his 49th ODI ton against South Africa in the ongoing World Cup. As far as the shortest format of the game is concerned, Kohli has given India many memories to cherish about. The streets won’t forget his innings against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup. the batter is the leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cups with 1141 runs in 25 innings.
2. Mahela Jayawardene
Mahela Jayawardene was a former skipper and a right-handed top-order batter for Sri Lanka across formats. One of the finest Sri Lankan’s to ever don the nation’s jersey, Jayawardene was a batter of pure class. His quality stroke play left many in awe. The inspiring icon of the Sri Lankan cricket has contributed immensely to his nation. Be it any format, the batter has stepped up for his team in the toughest situations. One of the few batters t score a century in the final of the World Cup, Mahela scored a ton against India in 2011. He has scored 1016 runs in the T20 World Cups at an average of 39.07.
3. Chris Gayle
A big-hearted person who loves his fans as much as he loves this beautiful sport. A guy who just played the sport because he loved playing it. Chris Gayle was a former left-handed swashbuckling batter who used to demolish any bowling line-up on his day. He made some countless memories for his nation and all the teams he played for. Much loved for his contribution in the IPL by his fans in India, the superstar of the game gets love wherever he goes. The southpaw used to hit sixes at will and is the second highest six hitter in the history of cricket. He scored 965 runs in just 33 innings in the T20 WCs.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma leading six-hitter in the international cricket. The right-handed opening batter for India across formats, and the skipper of the team, Rohit made major contribution in his debut T20 WC to help his team clinch their maiden title in 2007. He started opening the innings in 2013 and has been a revelation ever since. Sharma has led his IPL franchise to 5 titles and is the most successful skipper alongside MS Dhoni in the league. He has scored 963 runs in the T20 WCs.
5. Tillakaratne Dilshan
TM Dilshan was one of the prolific Sri Lankan batters. His presence in the team would boost the confidence and stability of the team. An opening batter who could bowl off-break as well, Dilshan was the inventor of the ‘Dil Scoop,’ a shot he played quite often to the fast bowlers over the wicketkeeper’s head. He also led the team in a few series and tournaments. Dilshan played 33 innings in the T20 World Cups and scored 897 runs.
6. David Warner
A solid opener for Australia, David Warner, is one of the best batters in world cricket across formats. His ability to adapt to situations quickly and score big runs consistently has made him one of the finest of this generation. The Southpaw made his T20 WC debut in 2009. Warner has made immense contributions to his nation over the years. Also, a gun fielder, he plays with full commitment and passion. He has scored 806 runs in 34 innings in the T20 World Cups.
7. Jos Buttler
Known as the ‘T20 Specialist,’ Jos Buttler is the skipper of the defending champions, England. A wicket-keeper and a versatile batter, Jos bats in the middle-order in the longer formats and plays as an opener in the shortest format. His ability to attack the bowlers early on in the innings has made him one of the best white-ball batters. Jos has scored 799 runs in 27 innings in the T20 World Cups.
8. Shakib Al Hassan
The no.1 T20 all-rounder, Shakib Al Hassan is Bangladesh’s most precious asset. The left-arm orthodox and a quite significant batter, Shakib has made uncountable contributions to his nation. As a bowler, he is economical and a wicket-taking product and bats in the middle-order for Bangladesh. He has scored 742 runs in 36 innings including three 50s in the T20 World Cups.
9. AB de Villiers
Arguably the best T20 batter in the history of cricket, Ab De Villiers was former South African skipper and a right-handed batter. No corner of the ground was left untouched when the master batted in full flow. Known as ‘Mr 360’ for his heroics in the sport, AB used to hit the ball all around the park. He scored 717 runs in 29 innings in the T20 World Cups.
10. Kane Williamson
The Mr. Cool for New Zealand, Kane Williamson is one of the most adaptive and consistent batters in this generation. He has the ability to accelerate hi innings in different phases of the game. The guy who stands tall in toughest of situations, Williamson has scored 699 runs in 24 innings in the T20 World Cups.
