Another Achievement For Virat King Kohli , Tops This Elite T20 World Cup List

The T20 World Cup has become one of the major tournaments in World Cricket. The hype of the tournament is such that once the ODI World Cup got over last year the buzz had already started to begin about the T20 World Cup. And why not? The tournament starts just 7 months after the ODI World Cup in India got over last year in November.

As the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup begins in the West Indies and the USA it is important to know the leading run-getters in the tournament with higher Strike Rates who have made a mark in the T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli Achieves Another Feat

Virat Kohli has scored 1141 runs, the highest number of runs in the tally in the T20 World Cups, Kohli has delivered the runs for the team every time under immense pressure, helping the team to achieve success.

He was the highest run-scorer in the 2022 edition of the World Cup Held in Australia scoring 296 runs in 6 games, achieving the feat for the second time. He first achieved this feat in the 2014 edition in Bangladesh scoring 319 runs, helping the team to play the finals. Kohli was the second-highest run scorer in the 2016 edition with 273 runs just behind Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal.

Leading Run Scores in T20 World Cups (Table)

Mahela Jayawardene, now retired, Sri Lankan legend, follows suit with 1016 runs, having played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's success in the T20 World Cup. His consistent scoring across five editions has been instrumental in Sri Lanka's triumphs.

Chris Gayle aka Universe Boss has smacked 965 runs in the T20 World Cups, establishing himself as one of the most destructive and entertaining batters in the game's history. His performances, particularly during the West Indies' maiden title win in 2012, have made him a fan favorite and a crucial player for his team. Gayle scored a crucial ton against England in the 2016 edition also chipped in with the ball to help West Indies win another title.

The current Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been a key performer for his team in the T20 World Cups, scoring 963 runs, at a strike rate of 127.88. His ability to score big runs and provide stability at the top of the order has been crucial for India's success in the tournament.

Tillakaratne Dilshan was the leading run-scorer in the 2009 edition with 317 runs from seven matches. His aggressive batting style and ability to provide quick starts as an opener made him a vital bloke in the Sri Lankan team's lineup across six editions, collecting 897 runs.

The T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 2 with Hosts USA taking on Their Northern neighbor Canada, While the West Indies Co-Host plays on the very same day in Game 2 against Papua New Guinea(PNG)