Top 5 run-scorers in T20 World Cup 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 was an incredible tournament of thrills and spills, culminating in the Indian cricket team winning the trophy at the expense of South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Although it was a tough tournament for the batters, playing on tough pitches regularly, some of them found a way to score big runs, helping their team earn positive results more often than not.

In this article, SportsTiger looks at 5 top run-scorers in the T20 World Cup 2024 which was played in the USA and the Caribbean.

5. Ibrahim Zadran (231 runs in 8 innings)

Ibrahim Zadran was exceptional at the top of the order for Afghanistan alongside his opening partner Rahmanullah Gurbaz, playing a major role in securing a place for him in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024. The right-handed batter accumulated 231 runs in eight innings at an average of 28.87 with two fifties, although his strike rate was just 107.44 because the pitches didn’t allow free stroke play all the time. 

4. Quinton de Kock (243 runs in 9 innings)

Quinton de Kock, the South African opener, had a quiet start to his T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, but he started to find his consistency in the Super 8, which remained with him till the final of the tournament. The left-handed batter scored 243 runs in nine innings at an average of 27 with two fifties. Still, his strike rate was 140.46 even though South Africa had to play three matches on a tricky batting pitch at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

3. Travis Head (255 runs in 7 innings)

Travis Head was at his explosive best in the T20 World Cup 2024 for Australia at the top of the order, continuing his rich vein of form in the past year in all game formats. The left-handed batter notched up 255 runs in just seven innings at an average of 42.50, including two fifties, with a strike rate of 158.38, but it wasn’t enough for Australia to advance through to the knockout stage of the tournament.

2. Rohit Sharma (257 runs in 8 innings)

Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, got into his own in the second half of the T20 World Cup 2024, putting up big scores on the board with quality power-hitting against all comers, ensuring that the team were able to win their first ICC trophy in more than a decade after defeating South Africa in the final. The right-handed batter got 257 runs in eight innings at an average of 36.71, including three fifties, with a strike-rate of 156.70, with his highest score of 92 off 41 against Australia.

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (281 runs in 8 innings)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the Afghanistan opener, emerged as the top run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2024 after establishing a great partnership at the top of the order with his partner Ibrahim Zadran. The right-handed batter scored 281 runs in eight innings at an average of 35.12 with three fifties, while his strike-rate was 124.33, ensuring that Afghanistan reached the semifinal of an ICC tournament for the first time in their history.

Conclusion

The T20 World Cup 2024 has witnessed some extraordinary batting performances, with these top five run-scorers leading the way. Their ability to adapt to different conditions, play under pressure, and consistently score runs has been commendable. These players have not only entertained cricket fans around the world but also set a high standard for future tournaments. As the T20 format continues to evolve, the performances of these top run-scorers will be remembered as some of the finest in World Cup history.