Most Runs In T20 World Cup History

The inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup was played in South Africa in 2007. Afterward, the T20 format started gaining popularity. This World Cup had a huge impact on batsmen, probably due to the T20 format batsmen changed their approach toward the game, they became more attacking than ever. So far 6 T20 World Cups have been completed (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016). Take a glance at the players who have scored the most runs in T20 World Cup history. 

Most Runs In T20 World Cup By A Player

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has scored the most runs (1141) in T20 World Cup history. He has played 5 T20 World Cups for India so far (2012-2022). Kohli is not known for hard-hitting batting as per the stereotype of the format. But he is one of the best top-order batsmen ever. Virat played an important part in the 2014 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup for his nation (319 runs in 6 innings). The Indian legend has also hit the highest number of fifties in T20 World Cup (14).

Matches	runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
27	1141	81.50	131.30	89*	14	–

Most Runs In T20 World Cup 2007

Ex-Australian opener Matthew Hayden made the most number of runs in the T20 WC 2007. Hayden was contemporary one of the most dangerous batsmen and drove the team really well with his aggressive batting. Although Australia got knocked out in the semi-finals, despite Hayden’s 62 off 47 deliveries.

Matches	runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
6	265	88.33	144.80	73*	4	0

Most Runs In T20 World Cup 2009

Srilankan legend Tillakaratne Dilshan notched up the most number of runs (317) in the T20 WC 2009. Dilshan has been a great savior for Sri Lanka cricket and represented them in 5 T20 World Cups (2007-2014). He played a big role to take Sri Lanka to the finals of the 2009 T20 World Cup but unfortunately lost the ultimate T20 match of the year to Pakistan.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
6	317	52.83	144.74	96*	3	0

Most Runs In T20 World Cup 2010

Mahela Jayawardene scored the most number of runs (302) in T20 WC 2010. Jayawardene has consistently performed for his team till his last match. Jayawardene was a classy and responsible batsman, who always tended to contribute to the team. He was ruthless to the bowlers and his strike rate of 158.78 says it all.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
6	302	60.40	159.78	100	2	1

Most Runs In T20 World Cup 2012

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson made the most number of runs (249) in T20 WC 2012. Watson has been one of the best all-rounders of the game. He was also the 2nd highest wicket-taker with 11 wickets in 6 matches in the 2012 T20 World Cup. But Watson’s all-round support couldn’t do the trick in the final, as the Caribbeans snatch snatched the cup from their counterpart’s bag.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
6	249	49.80	150	72	3	0

Most Runs In T20 World Cup 2014

Current Indian skipper Virat Kohli notched up the most number of runs (319) in the T20 World Cup 2014. Virat Kohli is currently one of the best all-format players on the globe. His T20 average is 50.5. His spectacular batting helped India to reach the finals but unfortunately, India ended up being the runner in the 2014 T20 World Cup.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
6	319	106.33	129.14	77	4	0

Highest Runs In T20 World Cup 2016

Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal scored the highest runs (295) in T20 WC 2016. Tamim is probably the best opener to ever play for Bangladesh. He has been playing for Bangladesh since 2007.  Bangladesh lost the quarter-final to India in a nail-biting match.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
6	295	73.75	142.51	103*	1	1

Most Runs In 2021 T20 World Cup

The 2021 T20 World Cup was a roller coaster ride for most of the teams. Pakistani skipper Babar Azam was on fire throughout the tournament, scoring 303 runs in 3 matches in the 2021 T20 World Cup. His average was 60.60, while the strike rate was 126,25. Despite having a blast, he couldn’t wear the crown this year.

Most Runs In 2022 T20 World Cup

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli amassed the most runs in the 2022 T20 World Cup. In 6 matches, Virat made 296 runs at a staggering average of 98.66. The right-hand batsman hit four fifties in this year’s tournament.

Most Runs In T20 World Cup By An Indian Player 

Virat Kohli has scored the most number of runs in T20 World Cup so far. He has represented India in all T20 World Cups (2012-2022). Kohli has played 27 matches till now and made more than 1000 runs. He is one of the major players of the Indian batting lineup. He maintains a strike rate of 131.30 in the format.  Virat has always been explosive in the T20 World Cup, smacking 14 fifties.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	Best	50s	100s
27	1141	81.50	131.30	89*	14	0

Top 10 Batsmen with Most Runs In T20 World Cup

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best	50s	100s
V Kohli (IND)	27	25	1141	81.50	131.30	89*	14	–
M Jayawardene (SL)	31	31	1016	39.07	134.74	100	6	1
C Gayle (WI)	32	30	950	35.18	142.42	117	7	2
R Sharma (IND)	39	36	963	34.39	127.88	79*	9	–
T Dilshan (SL)	35	34	897	30.93	124.06	96*	6	–
David Warner	34	34	806	25.18	133.22	89*	6	–
J Buttler (IND)	27	27	799	42.05	144.48	101*	4	1
AB DE Villiers (SA)	30	29	717	29.87	143.40	79*	5	–
S AL Hasan (BAN)	36	36	742	23.93	122.44	84	3	–
K Sangakkara (SL)	31	30	661	25.42	112.22	68	4	–
S Malik (PAK)	34	31	646	34.00	123.28	57	3	–