The 2026 T20 World Cup is set to begin on 7 February, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Marking the tournament’s tenth edition, this World Cup will be notably absent of some of cricket’s biggest names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and David Warner. Their absence will certainly be felt throughout the competition.
Despite not playing, Virat Kohli’s presence will still be felt as he remains the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history. Among the top five batsmen in the tournament’s history, four have retired from international cricket. Jos Buttler is the sole active player expected to feature in the upcoming World Cup, giving him a chance to extend his runs and strengthen his position among the elite five.
Virat Kohli Leads the Chart
Virat Kohli tops the list of most successful batsmen in T20 World Cup history. Between 2012 and 2024, he played 35 matches with 33 innings, scoring 1,292 runs at an impressive average of 58.72. Kohli also hit 15 half-centuries during this period, showcasing remarkable consistency.
Rohit Sharma and Other Top Performers
Rohit Sharma ranks second with 1,220 runs from 47 matches and 44 innings between 2007 and 2024. He maintained an average of 34.85 and scored 12 half-centuries. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20 internationals after India’s triumph in the 2024 World Cup.
At third place is former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene, who scored 1,016 runs in 31 matches from 2007 to 2014. His tally includes one century and six half-centuries. Fourth on the list is England’s former captain Jos Buttler, who accumulated 1,013 runs in 35 matches and 34 innings between 2012 and 2024, including one century and five half-centuries. Buttler remains active and will participate in the upcoming World Cup, with a chance to climb higher in the rankings.
Completing the top five is Australia’s former opener David Warner, who scored 984 runs in 41 matches and innings from 2009 to 2024. Warner made eight half-centuries during this period and stands as one of the most successful batsmen in the tournament’s history.
As the 2026 T20 World Cup approaches, all eyes will be on the emerging stars while remembering the legends who have shaped the tournament’s rich history.
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