Most runs in T20 World Cup 2021: With the semi-finals approaching, let’s have a look at the top-10 run-scorers of the tournament.
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The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 has reached its business end, four teams have been confirmed for the semi-finals. England and New Zealand will face off in 1st semi-final, whereas Pakistan will take on Australia in the second.
With only a single score of 200+ in the tournament (India vs Afghanistan), it’s clear that the bowlers have dominated so far. The pitches have been slow, whereas the bowlers have also been gritty in the tournament so far.
In the list of leading run-scorers, the top-order players have certainly dominated over others. Let’s have a look at the top-10 run-scorers of the tournament.
Most runs in T20 World Cup: Babar Azam leads the table
It is worth noting that there are quite a few players from the qualifying teams in the top-10 list. The teams played four extra qualifying games before the Super-12 and that gave them an edge.
However, Babar Azam currently leads the run-scoring chart, whereas Mohammad Rizwan is at the second position. Azam has scored 303 runs at an average of 60.60, whereas he has also scored four half-centuries. Rizwan has scored 281 runs at an average of 70.25, whereas he has scored three half-centuries.
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England’s Jos Buttler makes the top-3 with 269 runs at a strike-rate of 151.12. The most surprising inclusion has been Namibian all-rounder David Wiese.
KL Rahul is the only Indian to make the list, whereas David Warner is the only Australian. Kiwi openers Daryl Mitchell and Martin Guptill also sneak into the list, whereas Sri Lanka also has two inductees.
Top-10 highest run-scorers list:-
| Batsman | Runs | Average | Strike-Rate | Highest Score |
| Babar Azam | 303 | 60.60 | 126.25 | 70 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 281 | 70.25 | 127.72 | 79* |
| Jos Buttler | 269 | 89.66 | 151.12 | 101* |
| David Warner | 236 | 47.20 | 148.42 | 89* |
| Charith Asalanka | 231 | 46.20 | 147.13 | 80* |
| David Wiese | 227 | 45.40 | 127.52 | 66* |
| Pathum Nissanka | 221 | 27.62 | 117.55 | 72 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 197 | 39.40 | 140.71 | 72* |
| KL Rahul | 194 | 48.50 | 152.75 | 69 |
| Martin Guptill | 180 | 30.00 | 131.38 | 93 |
