Ind vs Pak: Most runs for India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches
Written By: Aditya Sahay |
Updated: Jun 05, 2024, 05:02 PM(IST)
India and Pakistan are set to lock horns at the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 9 in New York. Before the marquee face-off, here is a look at the top 5 run-getters for India vs Pakistan in T20 WC history -
Indian superstar Virat Kohli tops the list, with 308 runs versus Pakistan in five innings, including four 50s and an average of 308, in the showpiece event. The right-hander has a high score of 82 not out versus the Men in Green, which came during a memorable run-chase in 2022 T20 WC clash in Melbourne.
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2. Gautam Gambhir
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir comes second in the list, with 75 runs against the arch-rivals. The left-hander scored a magnificent 75 in the India-Pakistan 2007 T20 WC final in Johannesburg.
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3. Rohit Sharma
Current Indian captain Rohit Sharma is next with 68 runs against the one-time winners at the mega event. While Hitman is third, he has struggled against the Asian giants, with an average of 17 in five innings.
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4. Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh comes next with 59 runs, including a high score of 24 versus the Asian neighbours at the T20 WC. The swashbuckling left-hander was part of India's playing XI during their famous 5-run win over Pakistan in the 2007 edition's final.
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5. Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa, the former right-handed batter, occupies the fifth spot. He has 58 runs versus Pakistan in two innings in the mega tournament. He has a high score of 50 which came when both sides locked horns at the ICC event for the first time in 2007.