Top 5 Indian batsmen with most runs against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer against Pakistan in T20 World Cup.

The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan in T20 World Cups commenced in the first edition itself, where the Men-in-Blue outplayed Pakistan in two games. In the group stage, India outplayed Pakistan through bowl out in a tied match. In the nail-biting final clash, the MS Dhoni & Co. outplayed them by five runs to clinch the title and win the inaugural edition of the tournament.

Over the years, many Indian batters have impressed with their batting resilience and spectacular performances against Pakistan in T20 World Cups. A few of them rocked with their match-winning shows, dominating the Men-in-Green on multiple occasions. On that note, below are five Indian batsmen with the most runs against Pakistan.

Indian batters with most runs against Pakistan in T20 World Cup history

5. Gautam Gambhir- 75 runs

Gautam Gambhir grabs the fifth spot on the list with 75 runs in three games. Although he scored a half-century in one game, he bagged two ducks in the other two matches.

In T20 World Cup 2007, the former left-handed batsman got out for a duck in the group stage clash but later scored 75 runs in the final. Later, he faced Pakistan in the 2012 edition, where he once again grabbed a duck.

4. Ishan Kishan- 77 runs

Opening batter Ishan Kishan clinches fourth spot on this list with 77 runs in one game. In T20 World Cup 2026, Kishan hammered a half-century against the Men-in-Green in the 27th match of the tournament at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

3. Rohit Sharma- 81 runs

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma takes the third spot with 81 runs in six innings, with a highest score of an unbeaten 30 runs. He also got out for 0 runs in one game. He has featured in seven games against the Men-in-Green in T20 World Cups, but did not get a chance to bat in one encounter.

2. Rishabh Pant-81 runs

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has only played against Pakistan in two matches in T20 World Cups, but still takes the second spot with 81 runs. Interestingly, he has not scored a half-century against Pakistan. In the 2021 edition, he scored 39 runs and later hit 42 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024.

1. Virat Kohli- 312 runs

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is the most successful batsman against Pakistan in T20 World Cups with 312 runs in six games. At a stunning average of 156.0 and a strike rate of 132.76, he has hammered four half-centuries, including a highest knock of an unbeaten 82 runs. Kohli announced his retirement from T20Is in June 2024.

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