Top 5 Run-scorers of T20 World Cup 2022
Indian batting veteran Virat Kohli tops this tally.
England lifted their second T20 World Cup title on Sunday (November 13) after the Three Lions defeated Pakistan by five wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sam Curran was named “Player of the Match”, as well as the “Player of the Tournament”, for his heroics with the ball.
We got to see some extraordinary performances with the bat throughout the tournament. On that note, let’s take a look at the top five highest run-scorers of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.
1. Virat Kohli
The batting maverick of India finished the showpiece tournament as the highest run-getter. He accumulated 296 runs in six matches at an average of 98.67 and a strike rate of 136.41. His unbeaten 82 off just 53 balls against Pakistan was his top score in the tournament.
| Matches | Inns | Runs | Best | Avg | SR | 50s | Sixes | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 296 | 82* | 98.67 | 136.41 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
2. Max O’Dowd
Netherlands’ right-handed batter Max O’Dowd was the second-highest run-getter of the tournament with 282 runs in eight innings, including the qualifiers at an average of 34.57 and a strike rate of 112.56. He played a flamboyant knock of an unbeaten 71 off just 53 balls against Sri Lanka.
| Matches | Inns | Runs | Best | Avg | SR | 50s | Sixes | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 242 | 71 | 34.57 | 112.56 | 2 | 8 | 22 |
3. Suryakumar Yadav
The star Indian batter set the stage ablaze with his extraordinary batting skills. No wonder he is standing third in the tally of leading run-scorers with 239 runs in six innings at an average of 59.75 and a strike rate of 189.68. His 40-ball 68 against South Africa was his highest score in the tournament.
| Matches | Inns | Runs | Best | Avg | SR | 50s | Sixes | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 239 | 68 | 59.75 | 189.68 | 3 | 9 | 26 |
4. Jos Buttler
The T20 World Cup-winning skipper stands fourth in this list, having amassed 225 runs in six matches at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 144.23. He clobbered an unbeaten 80 off just 49 balls against India to throw them out of the tournament.
| Matches | Inns | Runs | Best | Avg | SR | 50s | Sixes | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 225 | 80* | 45.00 | 144.23 | 2 | 7 | 24 |
5. Kusal Mendis
The Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter finished the season as the fifth-highest run-getter of the tournament. He accumulated 223 runs from five matches at an average of 31.86 and a strike rate of 142.95. He played a stupendous knock of 44-ball 79 against Ireland, which also marks his highest score in the tournament.
| Matches | Inns | Runs | Best | Avg | SR | 50s | Sixes | Fours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 223 | 79 | 31.86 | 142.95 | 2 | 10 | 17 |
