3 batsmen with 100+ runs in T20 World Cup finals ft. Virat Kohli
Some batsmen have surprised everyone with their performances in the T20 World Cup final on several occasions.
Although T20 cricket is considered the batter’s game, the pressure is always high on them due to limited overs and the intention to score at a high strike rate. The pressure in a tournament like the T20 World Cup is even higher, as a tiny mistake can twist the game in the opponent’s favour.
Over the years, a few batsmen have grabbed the spotlight with their marvellous performances in T20 World Cup finals. With their batting resilience and aggressive stroke play, these batsmen led from the front on multiple occasions in the tournament’s finals.
On that note, below are the three batsmen who have scored more than 100 runs in the finals of the T20 World Cup.
Batsmen who scored more than 100 runs in the T20 World Cup finals-
3. Kumar Sangakkara- 138 runs
Former Sri Lanka captain and wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara grabs the third spot on this list with 138 runs across three T20 World Cup finals.
The former left-handed batsman scored unbeaten half-centuries (64* & 52*) in the finals of the 2009 and 2014 editions. In the final against the West Indies in 2012, he scored 22 runs in a losing cause.
2. Virat Kohli – 153 runs
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has scored 153 runs across two T20 World Cup finals. The right-handed batsman scored 77 runs in the T20 WC 2014 final against Sri Lanka in a losing cause. In the 2024 edition, he hammered a match-winning 76 runs against South Africa to win the Player of the Match award.
1. Marlon Samuels- 163 runs
Former West Indies opener Marlon Samuels tops this list with 163 runs. Smacking 78 and 85* runs in the finals of the 2012 and 2016 editions, respectively, the right-handed batsman played a pivotal role in the West Indies’ victory in both these editions.
He was also adjudged Player of the Match in both these crucial encounters, where West Indies scripted history. With Samuels’ batting heroics, West Indies became the first nation to win the T20 World Cup twice.
Which batsmen have scored more than 100 runs in T20 World Cup finals?
Marlon Samuels, Virat Kohli, and Kumar Sangakkara are three batters with more than 100 runs in T20 World Cup finals.
How many runs has Virat Kohli scored in T20 World Cup finals?
Kohli has scored 153 runs in the T20 WC finals. He scored 76 runs in the T20 WC 2014 final vs Sri Lanka and 77 runs in the T20 WC 2024 final against South Africa.
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Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.