Top Run Scorer In T20 World Cup 2022

In the ICC Men’s T20 WC tournament, the audiences witnessed wonderful batting performances. The league ended with England lifting the championship trophy after thrashing Pakistan in the final match. From the latest cricket updates, let’s have a look at the top run-scorers in the competition.

Highest Run-Scorers in T20 WC 2022

There have been brilliant performances in the tournament, have a look at the following list of the highest run-getters:

• Virat Kohli

During the tournament, the Indian batter, Virat Kohli ended the series as the highest run-scorer, scoring 296 at an average of 98.66. Kohli smacked 4 fifties that had a magical gameplay of 82 not out in 53 balls against Pakistan.

• Max O’Dowd

The Dutch batter, Max O’Dowd showed a breathtaking performance throughout the tournament. His threatening batting performance led the Netherlands to qualify for the Super 12s. O’Dowd smashed 2 fifties during the tournament that included a best 71 runs in 53 balls against Sri Lanka. He has a total score of 242 runs in the tournament.

• Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav has a total score of 239 runs in the tournament. SKY plays at the middle order for the Indian team and owns an unorthodox batting style. His combination of flair and consistency led his gameplay to be averaged at 59.75, standing at a whopping score with a strike rate of 189.68.

He scored 68 runs in 40 balls against South Africa, despite in a losing match, it was his best inning in the T20 WC.

• Jos Buttler

The England skipper, Jos Buttler went up slowly but he got back into the groove, getting a score of 73 in 47 balls in a crucial clash with New Zealand in Super 12 and remained unbeaten at a score of 80 in 49 deliveries in the semi-final against India. Buttler played an important part in the final match against Pakistan.

• Kusal Mendis

The top-order batter, Kusal Mendis played a crucial role to help Sri Lanka to qualify for the Super 12s. Mendis smacked a total of 223 runs at an average of 31.85 at a strike rate more than 140. With the bat, he was brilliant to get 2 match-winning fifties during the tournament. It included one against the Netherlands in the first round and another against Ireland in the Super 12 stage.

• Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza is a veteran all-rounder who was at the top of his batting abilities as he ended his innings being Zimbabwe’s highest run-scorer in T20 WC 2022. Raza got 82 runs in 48 balls against Ireland which was his best knock while he kept giving crucial cameos during the tournament.

• Pathum Nissanka

Nissanka also contributed hugely for his team Sri Lanka being a top order batter. Mendis played aggressively while Nissanka supported his team steadily, making a strong partnership.

He gave two vital knocks of 74 and 67 against UAE and England respectively. The knock against England was his top most knock as it came at a crucial time when the other batters failed to deliver a significant run score.

• Alex Hales

In the World Cup 2022, the England batter, Alex Hales had put all his efforts and experience. Hales ended his innings being the second highest scorer with the contribution of two wonderful knocks during the WC tournament that includes 86 runs not out in 47 deliveries in the semi-final match against India. His knock was quite surprising for the Indian pacers.

• Lorcan Tucker – 204 runs

The young batter, Lorcan Tucker used his skills and potential to finish to let Ireland be the highest run-scorer in the WC. Tucker smacked 204 runs at an average of 40.80 that includes his score of 71 not out against Australia in Super 12 stage.

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