Cricket is an exciting sport. Cricket has many formats, like test matches, ODI matches, but the most interesting is T20 format. It is the shortest format in international cricket. T20 cricket is full of entertainment and excitement. There is also a World Cup for the T20 format, known as the T20 World Cup. It is played every two years. Many teams are competing in the T20 World Cup, and this also makes it interesting. In this article, we will look at the top 10 batters with the most runs in T20 World Cup.
1. Kane Williamson – 699
Kane Williamson is the current captain of the New Zealand cricket team and has led his nation to win the 2021 World Test Championship. Kane has played 25 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 699 runs. He averages 33.28 in this tournament. His highest score is 85 runs.
2. AB de Villiers – 717
AB is an attacking player who was very brutal in limited overs. This was also the reason for him to have a great T20 career. AB has been a part of 30 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 717 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 79*.
3. Shakib Al Hasan – 742
Shakib Al Hasan is the best all-rounder ever for the Bangladesh national team. Shakib has played 36 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 742 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 84 runs. He averages 23.93 in the T20 World Cup.
4. Jos Butler – 799
Jos Butler is one of the most entertaining cricketers from the England cricket team. He is a right-handed opener and also a keeper. Jos has played 27 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 799 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 101*.
5. David Warner – 806
David is a vital player for Australia in every format. David is known for destructive and unique batting technique which has helped him made a name in cricket. Warner has been a part of 34 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 806 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 89*.
6. Tillakaratne Dilshan – 897
Tillakaratne Dilshan is one of the most destructive batters to ever play for the Sri Lankan national team. Dilshan played for Sri Lanka between 1999 and 2016. Dilshan has played 35 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 897 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 96*.
7. Rohit Sharma – 963
Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian national team. Rohit is one of the most aggressive openers in present-day cricket. Rohit has played 39 matches in the T20 World Cup and smashed 963 runs. He averages 34.39 in the T20 World Cup. His highest score is 79*.
8. Chris Gayle – 965
Chris Gayle is the definition of an aggressive batting style. Gayle is the most feared batter by bowlers to bowl. Gayle has immense strength which helps the shot to cross over the boundary line. Gayle has been a part of 33 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 965 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 117.
9. Mahela Jayawardene – 1016
Mahela Jayawardene was the most classical, prolific, and elegant batter for the Sri Lankan team. Mahela has been a part of 31 matches in the T20 World Cup and has scored 1016 runs. His highest score in this tournament is 100. He averages 39.07 in the T20 World Cup.
10. Virat Kohli – 1141
Virat Kohli is the most influenced cricketer of the current era. Virat has made and broke many records that were once feeling like could never be broken. Virat has played 27 matches in the T20 World Cup and has smashed 1141 runs, the highest by any batter. His average in this tournament is 81.50.
