Sunday’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens pits India against West Indies in a semifinal-deciding thriller. India’s campaign hinges on this win, reigniting memories of past T20 skirmishes dominated by prolific scorers. We break down the five batsmen who’ve harvested the most runs in these encounters.
Rohit Sharma leads with authority: 693 runs in 22 matches at 142 strike rate, boosted by one hundred and five fifties. His departure from T20Is hasn’t dimmed his legacy.
West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran counters with 592 runs over 20 innings at 135 SR, including five half-centuries that have rattled Indian bowlers.
Virat Kohli’s 570 runs in 14 matches at 150 SR place him third, his poise under lights a highlight against Caribbean pace.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav has feasted with 408 runs in 12 games at an explosive 164 SR and three fifties, perfect for Eden’s bounce.
Rishabh Pant’s 397 runs from 16 matches at 141 SR, with three half-centuries, embody his high-risk, high-reward philosophy.
As history meets the present, these run-kings’ tales add flavor to what’s poised to be a run-glut affair. Victory here could redefine records anew.