Excitement builds for the India-South Africa Super-8 clash in the 2026 T20 World Cup, set for Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. To heighten the drama, here’s a look at the top five run accumulators in T20 internationals between these fierce competitors.
David Miller leads emphatically with 563 runs in 28 matches, boasting a 146 strike rate alongside one century and two fifties. His prowess has repeatedly shifted momentum for South Africa.
In second, Quinton de Kock’s 507 runs from 15 games at 149 strike rate cements his status. Only he and Miller have breached 500 runs, a rare feat in this intense rivalry.
India’s Tilak Varma storms to 496 runs in 10 encounters at 163 strike rate, highlighted by two stunning centuries that underscore his rapid rise.
Rohit Sharma’s 429 runs in 18 matches, at 130 strike rate with one ton and two fifties, endure as benchmarks even after his T20 retirement.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav rounds it out with 406 runs in 15 innings at 156 strike rate, featuring one century and four half-centuries that delight Indian supporters.
These batting giants set the tone for an unmissable contest ahead.