T20 cricket is probably the most significant form of world cricket. The role of batters and bowlers in T20 is quite specific. However, the role of the wicket-keeper is not just to keep wickets but also to score runs, especially with the change occurring in modern-day cricket. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 Most runs scored by a wicket-keeper in an innings in T20I'.
1. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum was probably one of the most destructive wicket-keepers in world cricket and can make it to playing eleven of any all-time T20I team. McCullum played one of the best knocks of his career against Bangladesh in the 2012 World T20, scoring 123 runs. Batting first, New Zealand piled up 191 runs on a road of a pitch, with McCullum smacking a ton. In his 58-ball knock, McCullum smashed 11 boundaries and seven big sixes.
2. Phil Salt
Phil Salt is one of the most destructive wicket-keepers in world cricket currently. Salt played one of the best knocks of his career against West Indies in a bilateral series, scoring 119 runs. Batting first, England piled up 267 runs on a road of a pitch, with Salt smacking a ton. Salt put together a 117-run opening stand with Jos Buttler. In his 57-ball knock, Salt smashed seven boundaries and ten big sixes.
3. Mohammad Shahzad
Mohammad Shahzad was one of the most destructive wicket-keepers from Afghanistan who could easily make it into any Afghanistan all-time team in T20I. Shahzad played one of the best knocks of his career against Zimbabwe in a bilateral series, scoring 118 runs. Batting first, Afghanistan piled up 215 runs on a road of a pitch, with Shahzad smacking a ton. With a score reaching 43-1, Shahzad put together a 73-run partnership with Asghar Afghan. In his 67-ball knock, Shahzad smashed ten boundaries and eight gigantic sixes.
4. Morne Van Wyk
Morne van Wyk, a highly gifted cricketer from South Africa, enjoyed great success despite having a short career. He had one of his best performances against West Indies during a bilateral series, where he scored a sensational 114 runs. Batting first, South Africa piled up 195 runs on a road of a pitch, with Van Wyk scoring a ton. During the intense game where Bravo, Russell, and Cottrell challenged him directly with their bowling, Morne, in his 70-ball knock smashed away nine boundaries along with seven towering sixes.
5. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is one of the most versatile wicket-keepers who can walk it into any lineup in T20I. He had one of his best performances against South Africa during a bilateral series, where he scored a sensational 104 runs. Batting first, Pakistan piled up 169 runs on a tricky pitch, with Rizwan scoring a ton. During the intense game where Shamsi, Dala, and Pretorious challenged him directly with their bowling, Rizwan, in his 64-ball knock smashed away six boundaries along with seven towering sixes.
6. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler is one of the most destructive wicket-keepers who can walk it into any lineup in T20I. He had one of his best performances against Sri Lanka during the 2021 World T20, where he scored a sensational 101 runs. Batting first, England piled up 163 runs on a tricky pitch, with Buttler scoring a ton. During the intense game where Hasarnga, Theekshana, and Chameera challenged him directly with their bowling, Buttler, in his 67-ball knock smashed away six boundaries along with six towering sixes.
7. Quinton de Kock
Recently retired Quinton de Kock was one of the most destructive wicket-keepers who can walk it into any lineup in T20I. He had one of his best performances against West Indies during a bilateral series, where he scored a sensational 100 runs. Batting first, West Indies piled up 258 runs on a road of a pitch, with Johnson Charles scoring a ton. In reply, during the intense chase where Holder, Cottrell, and Shephered challenged him directly with their bowling, Quinton, in his 44-ball knock smashed away nine boundaries along with eight towering sixes.
8. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is one of the most destructive wicket-keepers who can walk it into any lineup in Afghanistan T20I side. He had one of his best performances against UAE during a bilateral series, where he scored a sensational 100 runs. Batting first, Afghanistan piled up 203 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gurbaz scoring a ton. In his 52-ball knock, he smashed away seven boundaries along with seven towering sixes.
9. Vriitya Aravind
Vriitya Aravind is one of the most destructive wicket-keepers who can walk it into any lineup in the UAE T20I side. He had one of his best performances against Ireland during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, where he scored a sensational 97 runs. Batting first, UAE piled up 157 runs on a tricky pitch, with Aravind scoring a fifty. During the intense game where Adair, Little, and Young challenged him directly with their bowling, Aravind, in his 67-ball knock, smashed away 13 boundaries along with a towering six.
10. Lorcan Tucker
Lorcan Tucker is one of the most destructive wicket-keepers who can walk it into any lineup in the Ireland T20I side. He had one of his best performances against Austria during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, where he scored a sensational 94 runs. Batting first, Ireland piled up 226 runs on a road of a pitch, with Tucker scoring a fifty. In his 51-ball knock, he smashed away eight boundaries along with four towering sixes.
