When it comes to international cricket, there are few teams that can compare to the popularity of the Indian team. India has dominated the cricket world for many years now, and they have done so by playing exciting and high-scoring matches. One of the key aspects of this success has been their ability to field a powerful lineup of players in all formats of the game. In this blog post, we will take a look at ten players from the Indian team who have had the most runs in T20 international cricket. From Virat Kohli to Ravichandran Ashwin, read on to learn more about some of the best players in Indian cricket.
List Of Top 10 Players With Most Runs in T20 International Cricket
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen in the world. He has scored over 4000 runs in international cricket and holds many records in the game. Kohli is also a very good fielder, and has made several important catches in crucial moments. He is known for his aggressive batting style and excels at playing shots on the leg side. Kohli was born on November 19, 1988, in Delhi, India. He began playing cricket at a very young age and quickly developed into a talented player. Kohli first came to prominence as a member of the Indian national team, where he played in various tournaments. In 2008, he made his debut appearance for the Indian national team in an international tournament called the Twenty20 World Cup. He played well in that tournament and soon became a key member of the team. In 2011, he helped India win the World Cup trophy, becoming one of the country’s most successful sportspersons ever. Kohli has since continued to contribute to India’s success by leading his team to numerous other victories both internationally and domestically.
AB de Villiers
South Africa’s AB de Villiers is the leading run-scorer in T International Cricket with 4,426 runs at an average of 49.92. He has scored a century in each of the eleven matches that he has played and his overall tally is the highest for any batsman in the tournament. Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis follows closely behind with 4,411 runs at an average of 48.56. Along with de Villiers, Mendis is one of only two players to have scored more than 3,000 runs in T International Cricket. Australia’s David Warner (3,521) and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (3,417) are also among the top five run-scorers.
David Warner
David Warner is the leading run-scorer for Australia in Twenty20 International cricket. He has amassed 1,271 runs in 39 matches at an average of 47.06. Warne is second on the list with 1,260 runs in 42 matches.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is an all-rounder who has played for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for India. He has played 113 matches for Chennai Super Kings and scored 4,319 runs with a batting average of 38.12 and a bowling average of 19.75. Dhawan also made 154 appearances for India, scoring 6,181 runs with a batting average of 41.98 and a bowling average of 23.76. He was named the ICC Player of the Year in 2017 and was part of the Indian team that won the World Cup in 2019.
Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson is a well-known and successful cricketer who has played for New Zealand since 2006. Williamson has been a part of the team that has won two World Cups, four test championships, and one T20 world cup. He is also a part of the top run-getters in international cricket with his highest score being 334 runs in an innings. Kane Williamson is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is the all-time leading run scorer in international cricket. He has amassed 19,426 runs in 224 matches, which is an average of 46.19 runs per innings. Dhoni has scored 10 centuries and 61 half-centuries in his illustrious career. He also holds the record for the most number of double centuries (5) and triple centuries (2).
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful Indian cricketers in recent years. The left-handed batsman has played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and now Lord’s. He has scored over 10,000 runs in all international cricket formats, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Rohit Sharma is an efficient top-order batsman and his batting has helped his teams win many matches. He is also a consistent performer with the ball and has taken more than 100 wickets in international cricket.
Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara has scored the most runs in Twenty20 International cricket with 14,362. He has also reached the milestone of 3000 runs in T20I matches. Sangakkara is a prolific run scorer and often leads his team to victory with his explosive batting. He is known for his trademark backfoot cut shots and deadly timing of those shots. His consistency has helped him rack up the impressive numbers he has. Sangakkara was born on October 4, 1981 in Sri Lanka. He made his first-class debut at the age of 18 and soon established himself as one of the country’s best batsmen. In 2006, he was selected to play for Sri Lanka in the World Cup and shortly thereafter became a permanent fixture in their team. He continued to perform well over the next few years and won many awards, including being named ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2010. Sangakkara is an excellent all-round batsman and is known for his ability to score runs quickly off both sides of the wicket.
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is the top ranked batsman in T International Cricket with 1,414 runs in 22 matches. He has scored six centuries and fourteen half-centuries. His highest score of 221 not out was made against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2018. De Kock also holds the record for the most number of fours (110) and fives (39) in an innings.
