The 2021 T20 World Cup is in the record books and has left us with innumerable things to reflect upon. The tournament was host to some of the finest batters who captivated the viewers with their awe-inspiring innings. Despite the tough batting conditions, there were a few diamonds in the rough. The article is an homage to some of the best batters who stood up for their motherland at the need of the hour. The following is a compilation of the top five highest run-scorers in T20 World Cup 2021.
5. Charith Asalanka – Sri Lanka – 231 Runs
Sri Lankan batter Charith Asalanka had quite an underrated run in the T20 World Cup. Asalanka was a crucial part of the revitalized Sri Lankan side which looked promising in their campaign despite the obvious setbacks. The Southpaw scored an impressive 231 runs with the bat during his 6 outings. That includes a couple of sensational half-centuries with an average of 46.
4. Jos Buttler – England – 269 Runs
Known for his versatility with the bat, English opener Jos Buttler had a fantastic showcase in the T20 World Cup. His attacking brand of cricket comprised some prolific shots which left us with our jaws on the floor. The wicket-keeper batsman scored 269 runs in just 6 innings with an un-godly average of 89. Buttler was the only cricketer to score a century in the entire tournament, which he scored in the difficult conditions of Sharjah against Sri Lanka. In addition to this, he scored a fifty as well.
3. Mohammad Rizwan – Pakistan – 281 Runs
Pakistan skipper Babar’s fellow compadre Mohammad Rizwan grabs the third spot in the list. Rizwan was nothing but stupendous with the bat throughout the course of the tournament and held the Pakistan batting unit together with his captain. Despite being knocked out in the semi-finals, Rizwan scored 281 runs in 6 innings. Rizwan was nothing but impressive with the bat in the tournament which is evident of the fact that he scored 3 half-centuries with an average of 70.
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2. David Warner – Australia – 289 Runs
From being ridiculed and left out for his poor form from the Sunrisers Hyderabad to being World Champions with Australia in under a month, David Warner’s tale is quite the roller-coaster ride. Warner started off his campaign slow but he gradually got the hang of it as the tournament progressed. Proving the doubters and critics wrong, Dave scored an impressive 289 runs in 7 innings. He played a quintessential role with the bat behind Australia lifting their first-ever T20 World Cup. The Southpaw’s impressive run in the tournament includes 3 half-centuries with the highest individual score of 89*.
1. Babar Azam – Pakistan – 303 Runs
Pakistan star Babar Azam claimed the honor of scoring the most runs at the 2021 T20 World Cup. The Pakistani skipper was a crucial cog in the Pakistani batting unit and scored a majority of the runs with fellow opener Mohammad Rizwan. Despite playing a match less than David Warner, Azam has scored a whopping 303 runs in 6 matches. Babar’s stellar run in the tournament includes 4 stunning half-centuries with the highest individual score of 70.
Highest Run Scorers In T20 World Cup 2021
| Rank | Player | Country | Innings | Not-out | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike-Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| 1 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 6 | 1 | 303 | 70 | 60.60 | 126.25 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 5 |
| 2 | David Warner | Australia | 7 | 1 | 289 | 89* | 48.16 | 146.70 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 10 |
| 3 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 281 | 79* | 70.25 | 127.72 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 12 |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | England | 6 | 3 | 269 | 101* | 89.66 | 151.12 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 13 |
| 5 | Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 6 | 1 | 231 | 80* | 46.20 | 147.13 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 9 |
