May 29, 2024, 01:55 PM IST

Top 10 run scorers of T20 2022 World Cup

Bablu Konsam

Virat Kohli (IND) - 296 runs

Kohli was the outstanding batsman of the tournament. He scored 296 runs at an impressive average of 98.66 and a blistering strike rate of 136.40. Kohli achieved four half-centuries, scoring the highest 82 against Pakistan.

Maxwell O'Dowd (NED) - 242 runs

The Netherlands opener was a revelation, emerging as the leading run-scorer for the Associate nations. O'Dowd scored 242 runs at a strike rate of 112.55, with his standout innings being 71 against Sri Lanka.

Suryakumar Yadav (IND) - 239 runs

SKY, the flamboyant Indian middle-order batter, scored 239 runs with a strike rate of 189.68. His highest score was 68 against South Africa, and his aggressive batting style made him a nightmare for bowlers.

Jos Buttler (ENG) - 225 runs

Buttler demonstrated his class by scoring 225 runs at a strike rate of 144.23. His standout innings was an unbeaten 80 against New Zealand, showcasing his match-winning abilities.

Kusal Mendis (SL) - 223 runs

Throughout the tournament, Mendis was Sri Lanka's main batting performer, averaging 31.85. His standout performance was scoring 79 runs against the Netherlands, showcasing his excellent timing and placement, which played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's Super 12 run.

Sikandar Raza (ZIM) - 219 runs

The Zimbabwean all-rounder scored 219 runs at a blistering strike rate of 147.97, delivering one of the best batting performances of his career, and was one of the key players throughout the tournament.

Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 214 runs

The young Sri Lankan opener established himself with a solid average of 30.57. Nissanka's classy 74 against Afghanistan showcased his compact technique and composure under pressure.

Alex Hales (ENG) - 212 runs

The hard-hitting English opener provided strong starts at the top of the batting order. Hales scored 212 runs at a strike rate of 147.22, with his highest being 86 from 46 deliveries against Sri Lanka.

Lorcan Tucker (IRE) - 204 runs

Tucker scored 204 runs at a strike rate of 125.15. His best was an unbeaten 71 against England, making him the highest scorer for Ireland

Glenn Phillips - 201 runs

Glenn Phillips played a pivotal role in helping the Kiwis reach the semi-finals. Phillip's best score was a match-winning century against Sri Lanka with an outstanding average of 40.20 at a strike rate of 158.26.

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