Most Runs in T20 World Cup: Who Holds the Record?
T20 cricket, the game’s shortest and most exciting format, never fails to thrill fans with its fast-paced action. The T20 World Cup, held every two years, is where the best players from around the world come together to showcase their skills and make their mark.
Top 10 Highest Run-scorers in history of T20 World Cups
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in T20 World Cup history, scoring 1,292 runs in just 33 innings. Rohit Sharma ranks second, followed by Mahela Jayawardene in third place. All three of these top players have retired from international t20 cricket. Among the current players, Jos Buttler, Shakib Al Hasan, and Kane Williamson continue to shine in T20 matches. Let’s take a closer look at the top run-scorers in T20 World Cup history—players who have delivered unforgettable performances on the grand stage.
| Rank | Player Name | Mat/Inn | Runs | Ave | SR | HS |
| 1 | Virat Kohli (IND) | 35/33 | 1292 | 58.72 | 128.81 | 89* |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 47/44 | 1220 | 34.85 | 133.04 | 92 |
| 3 | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 31/31 | 1016 | 39.07 | 134.74 | 100 |
| 4 | Jos Buttler (ENG) | 35/34 | 1013 | 42.20 | 147.23 | 101* |
| 5 | David Warner (AUS) | 41/41 | 984 | 25.89 | 134.24 | 89* |
| 6 | Chris Gayle (WI) | 33/31 | 965 | 34.46 | 142.75 | 117 |
| 7 | Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) | 35/34 | 897 | 30.93 | 124.06 | 96* |
| 8 | Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 43/43 | 853 | 23.05 | 120.14 | 84 |
| 9 | Kane Williamson (NZ) | 29/27 | 727 | 31.60 | 112.53 | 85 |
| 10 | AB de Villiers (SA) | 30/29 | 717 | 29.87 | 143.40 | 79* |
FAQs
Q: Who holds the record for the most runs in T20 World Cup history?
Virat Kohli holds the record with 1,292 runs in 33 innings at an average of 58.72.
Q: Who ranks second in the all-time T20 World Cup run-scorers list?
Rohit Sharma is second with 1,220 runs in 44 innings, averaging 34.85.
Q: Which player is the only one with a T20 World Cup century among the top scorers?
Mahela Jayawardene scored 1,016 runs, including a century, in 31 innings.
Q: Who are the active players in the top 10 T20 World Cup run-scorers list?
The active players are Jos Buttler, Shakib Al Hasan, and Kane Williamson.
Q: Which player has the highest strike rate among the top 10 run-scorers?
Jos Buttler has the highest strike rate at 147.23 among the top 10 scorers.
Q: How many players in the top 10 list have scored over 1,000 runs in T20 World Cups?
Four players—Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mahela Jayawardene, and Jos Buttler—have scored over 1,000 runs.
Q: Who is the highest run-scorer from Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup history?
Mahela Jayawardene is the top Sri Lankan scorer with 1,016 runs in 31 innings.
Q: Which player has the highest score in the top 10 list?
Chris Gayle has the highest individual score of 117 runs in a T20 World Cup match.
Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts
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