Most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition

As the 2022 T20 World Cup is arriving, we will see a few batters batting excellently and register their names in the most runs list for the edition. In this article, we will talk about the top three batters who scored the most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. Let us begin:

3. Babar Azam (2021)

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was in great touch during the 2021 T20 World Cup as he amassed a total of 303 runs for his team. The right-handed batter stroked an excellent half-century against arch-rivals India and helped his side to cross the winning line. Pakistan went on to play the semi-final, but eventually lost to the champions Australia as Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis bailed out his team against the Men in Green.

2. Tillakaratne Dilshan (2009)

Veteran batter and former Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan was at his absolute best during the 2009 T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter stroked 317 runs with the highest score of 96 not out. The senior batter stroked three half-centuries in that edition and averaged 52 with the bat. Dilshan helped his team by giving quick starts and played a valiant role in taking his country to the final of the tournament.

1. Virat Kohli (2014)

The run-machine Virat Kohli sits right at the top of this elite list, having stroked 318 runs during the 2014 T20 World Cup and his record is still intact after eight years. The modern-day great outplayed every batter in that edition. However, he could not ensure that the Men in Blue lift their second T20 World Cup. Kohli amassed 318 runs in just six matches at an average of 106.33 and a strike rate of 128.14.