T20 World Cup 2022: Top 5 run-scorers of the tournament so far

The ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 has concluded with the Super 12 stage as we now head to the semi-finals of the event in few days time. The event has thus far been one of the most entertaining editions despite the controversy surrounding the weather playing a major impact in many fixtures.

Fans across the world have got to witness many exciting clashes since the First Round filled with drama, high-octane bowling performances, sensational batting displays, and the ‘upsets’. While surely there are a few more interesting matches that the tournament has to offer in the final three fixtures, we take a look at the highest run getters of the tournament so far in the event following the conclusion of the Super 12 stage.

More often than not, the batters have dominated the competition and scored big runs to help their side have an edge over the rival team. At the top of the list is India batter and former skipper, Virat Kohli standing tall with 246 runs in mere five games at a batting average of 123.00. The right hander endured poor outings prior to the Asia Cup 2022 held earlier this year and decided to take a short sabbatical. Upon his return also marked the return of ‘vintage Kohli’ that fans adore. The batter smashed a historic match winning knock against Pakistan (82* off 53 balls) and since then has never looked back and scored three half-centuries off his five outings.

Max O'Dowd stands second on the table with 242 runs in his eight outings for the national side. The Netherlands were lucky to have his services throughout the event considering how impactful he was with the bat and that resonated well as he is among the list of top run getters.

Kohli’s compatriot, Suryakumar Yadav has been in sensational form since the beginning of the year. Match after match, the batter has proven his worth in the side and been the most lethal batter coming in the middle order. With 225 runs in five innings, Suryakumar Yadav ‘SKY’ takes the third place in the top run-getters list.

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis has been another massive player for the national side. At an average of 31.85 in eight games, the batter relished 223 runs under his belt for the side standing fourth in the table below the Indian batter.

Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza has been a standout performer for the side and many would suggest that he has been one of the best among the list of experienced players. Raza scored 219 runs in his eight outings for the African side at an average of 27.37, standing fifth on the list of top highest run getters thus far.