The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which began on June 1st, has been welcomed by the fans in the United States of America and West Indies with open arms. The tournament has delivered some incredible moments so far and the action is just beginning.
In just the first week of the T20 World Cup 2024, we have had Namibia and Oman taking it to a super over, USA pulling off a massive upset against Pakistan in the second super over finish of the tournament, Canada beating Ireland, Bangladesh overcoming Sri Lanka in their fierce rivalry and Afghanistan smashing New Zealand.
As the race for the Super Eight stage heats up, we take a look at the contenders to be the top batsman of the tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024. Before we get into that let’s remind you of the format of the tournament. 20 teams are split into four different groups, with the top two teams from each group making it to the Super Eight stage. Since the format incentivises those who advance through to the next stage, we will be looking at the batters from the top 10 ranked teams.
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Top batsman in T20Is since 2023
Check out the list of the top batters in T20 internationals since 2023 amongst top 10 ranked teams.
| Player | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
| Mark Chapman | 35 | 32 | 775 | 104* | 35.22 | 141.42 | 1 | 5 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 19 | 18 | 735 | 112* | 45.93 | 155.06 | 2 | 5 |
| Babar Azam | 21 | 19 | 712 | 101* | 39.55 | 139.88 | 1 | 6 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 22 | 22 | 636 | 100 | 28.9 | 141.33 | 1 | 4 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 22 | 22 | 607 | 72* | 31.94 | 112.19 | 0 | 6 |
New Zealand middle order batter Mark Chapman has been the highest run-scorer in T20I cricket since the start of the last year. He has scored 775 runs from 32 innings at an average of 35.22 and strike rate of 141.42. In this period, Chapman has hit one century and five half centuries.
Suryakumar Yadav is the number 1 ranked T20I batter on the ICC rankings and he has been the best T20 batter in the last three years. SKY has amassed 735 runs from 18 T20I innings since 2023, averaging an excellent 45.93 at a strike rate of 155.06. He has blasted two hundreds and five fifties for India in this period.
The Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is third on the list of top run-getters in T20 internationals since 2023, with 712 runs in 19 innings. He has averaged 39.55 and has struck at 139.88 while registering one century and six half centuries.
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz has stepped up his game on the grand stage of the T20 World Cup, smashing 76 off 45 against Uganda and 80 off 56 versus New Zealand. He has scored 636 runs in T20Is since the start of the last year, striking at 141.33 and averaging 28.90.
Who will be the best batsman in the tournament T20 World Cup 2024?
Rohit Sharma
Looking at the betting market, Rohit Sharma seems to be the favourite to top the run-scoring chart. The Indian captain started the T20 World Cup 2024 with a quality 52 off 37 on a tough pitch against Ireland before retiring hurt as a precaution.
Sharma has played 40 matches in the Men’s T20 World Cup and has scored 1015 runs at an average of 36.25 while striking at 128.48. He has registered 10 half centuries in the history of this tournament. Batting at the top of the order, Sharma will naturally get more balls to face and can put on big scores. If you want to back him as the top batsman of the tournament, you can bet on 22Bet at the odds of 10.00.
Babar Azam
Babar Azam is one of the most prolific batters in the T20 format when it comes to the sheer volume of runs. He has amassed over 2300 runs in all T20 cricket since 2023 at an average of 43, including four centuries and 19 half centuries. Babar’s consistency makes him one of the top contenders to top the batting chart in the T20 World Cup.
However, one major obstacle in Babar becoming the top batsman of the tournament is that Pakistan’s chances of advancing through to Super Eight are in serious jeopardy after losing their opening game against the USA. Their campaign could be over if they lose to India. If you want to take a punt on Babar, you can bet on Parimatch at the odds of 10.00.
Virat Kohli
There is no one in world cricket as reliable as Virat Kohli in piling on runs in ICC tournaments. The Indian maestro was dismissed early in the first game against Ireland but he has been in incredible form over the last two years. Kohli recently topped the run-scoring chart in the IPL, scoring 741 runs at an average of 62 and strike rate of 155.
Kohli has a stellar record in T20 World Cup history, having scored 1142 runs at an average of 76 while striking at 131. Kohli has registered 14 half centuries in the competition. You can bet on Kohli to be the top batsman of the tournament at the odds of 11.00 on BetWinner.
Among other contenders, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has risen up the ranks after back to back scores of 75+ and Afghanistan’s chances of going into Super Eight looking good. You can bet on Gurbaz to be the top batter at 12.00 odds. David Warner and Jos Buttler are amongst the best batters in the game and both have the odds of 13.00 on 22Bet.
Looking at all the contenders in play, we can’t look past the record, form and class of Kohli. Bet on Virat Kohli to be the top batsman of the tournament T20 World Cup 2024.
- Accept Indian Rupees as a currency
- Live Stream from mobiles
- Variety of sports betting markets
- Accept Indian Rupees as a currency
- Live Stream from mobiles
- Variety of sports betting markets