Top 5 Indian batsmen with highest individual scores during run chases in T20 World Cup

Several Indian batters have scored memorable knocks during run-chases in T20 World Cup history.

Chasing a target in T20 cricket is a challenging task, especially on a big stage like the T20 World Cup. Run-chases in the T20 World Cup often test a batter’s temperament, timing, and ability to handle pressure.

Over the years, only four batsmen have scored centuries while chasing targets in the tournament’s history. Some of the Indian batsmen have played memorable innings during run chases in this tournament.

On that note, below are the top five Indian batters with the highest knocks in a T20 World Cup run-chase.

Highest scores for India in the T20 World Cup run-chase-

5. Virat Kohli – 78* vs Pakistan (T20 WC 2012)

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli takes the fifth spot on this list with an unbeaten 78 runs against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2012.

In the low-scoring clash at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan were bowled out for 128 runs. Later, Kohli helped the Men in Blue to win the match like a walk in the park by eight wickets with his unbeaten fifty.

4. Rohit Sharma – 79* vs Australia (T20 WC 2010)

India and Australia locked horns in the 15th match of the T20 World Cup 2010 at Bridgetown, Barbados. Batting first in the encounter, Australia posted a gigantic total of 184/5 in the first innings with half-centuries by openers Shane Watson and David Warner.

The Indian team suffered a big batting collapse in the chase, getting all out for just 135 runs. While all the batters failed to cross even the 15-run mark, Rohit Sharma was a stand-out performer with his unbeaten 79 runs.

He slammed 6 sixes and four boundaries across 46 deliveries, but his efforts went in vain as other batters could not support him.

3. Virat Kohli- 82* vs Pakistan (T20 WC 2022)

Kohli stunned everyone with his stellar performance against Pakistan in the 2022 edition, which remains one of the best moments in T20 World Cup history.

India and Pakistan squared off in the Group Stage clash in Melbourne. Pakistan added 159/8 on the scoreboard in the first innings, with half-centuries by Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed.

In the chase, India lost four wickets for just 31 runs at the start. Kohli showed his class and smacked an unbeaten 82 runs off 53 deliveries with 6 fours and 4 sixes, propelling the team to victory by four wickets.

2. Virat Kohli- 82* vs Australia (T20 WC 2016)

Kohli arrives on this list one more time with his spectacular batting show against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2016. In the Super 10 round, Australia set a target of 161 runs for India after posting 160/6 in the first innings.

The Men-in-Blue lost both openers, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, cheaply; however, Kohli came up with another magnificent performance. With unbeaten 82 runs off 51 deliveries, the chase-master played an anchor role in India’s victory by six wickets.

1. Sanju Samson- 97* vs West Indies (T20 WC 2026)

Sanju Samson starred with his impeccable performance against the West Indies in a must-win game for India in the T20 World Cup 2026. After being asked to bat first, the West Indies posted a gigantic total of 195/4.

In the challenging chase, opener Samson scored an unbeaten 97 runs off 50 deliveries, dominating the opposition bowlers till the end.

With 12 fours and four sixes, he rocked the Eden Gardens Stadium and registered the most memorable knock of his T20 career. With his score, he broke all three of Kohli’s previous records in a successful run chase.

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