Three players have surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. Kohli held the record for scoring the most runs in a single edition when he slammed 319 runs in six innings at an average of 106.33, with four fifties.
Sahibzada Farhan, Tim Seifert and Sanju Samson all topped Virat Kohli’s previous record tally of 319 runs at a single #T20WorldCup 🙌 pic.twitter.com/SY7ppcUVxG
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 9, 2026
One of Kohli’s most impressive knocks came in the semifinal against South Africa in Mirpur. He remained unbeaten on 72 off 44 to seal the 173-run chase, playing a pivotal role in India reaching the final and ending as the runner-up. Let’s take a detailed look at the T20 World Cup 2026 highest run scorer and how their performance affected their respective teams.
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Most Runs in T20 World Cup 2026：Sahibzada Farhan (383 Runs)
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, emerged as the player with the most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. He ended the tournament with 383 runs in six innings at an average of 76.60 and a strike rate of 160.25.
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In the first game against the Netherlands, Farhan returned with a 47-run knock to help Pakistan eventually chase down 148. He followed it up by scoring 73 off 41 to post a big target of 190 for the USA, as the Men in Green won the game by 32 runs.
However, the right-hander failed to open his account in the high-octane clash against India, as he was holed out in the first over. He bounced back strongly to score 100* off 58 against Namibia to boost Pakistan’s score to 199, as they won by 102 runs.
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After the first Super 8 game against New Zealand was washed out, Farhan made a valuable 63 off 45 to propel Pakistan to 164. But his efforts went in vain as England won the game. To qualify for the semifinals, Pakistan needed a big victory over Sri Lanka. Sahibzada Farhan rose to the occasion and opted for an aggressive intent to stitch a 176-run opening stand with Fakhar Zaman.
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Farhan went on to score 100 off 60 balls to set up a 213-run chase for Sri Lanka. In his journey to become the T20 World Cup 2026 highest run scorer, he is now the first Pakistani batter to score two tons in the tournament’s history. Unfortunately, Pakistan failed to enter the top four, as they won the game by only five runs, and did not catch up with New Zealand’s net run rate.
#2 Tim Seifert (326 Runs)
T20 specialist Tim Seifert, finished second among the T20 World Cup 2026 highest run scorer. He garnered 326 runs in eight innings at an average of 46.57 and a strike rate of 166.62. Seifert’s first appearance in the marquee event saw him slam 65 in a successful 183-run chase against Afghanistan. He dominated the UAE bowling attack along with Finn Allen to complete the 174-run chase under 16 overs by hitting 89* off 42 balls.
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However, the keeper-batter returned with disappointing knocks of 13, 6 & 8 against South Africa, Canada and Sri Lanka, respectively. He provided a good start to the Black Caps with a 35-run knock against England, which came in a losing cause. In the crucial semifinal game against South Africa, Tim Seifert prevailed over the bowlers with a 58-run knock of 33 balls. His contributions played a key role in the Kiwi side reaching the semifinal.
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Seifert hit 52 off 26 balls to emerge as the finest batter for New Zealand in the final against India. But the 256-run target was too tall for them, with the out-of-form middle-order batters.
#3 Sanju Samson (321 Runs)
Indian opener and Player of the Tournament, Sanju Samson finally played to his potential and produced clutch performances to win the title for the side. In five appearances, he amassed 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and an explosive strike rate of 199.37. Samson played his first game of the competition against Namibia and scored a quick 22-run cameo. He again provided a glimpse of his talent, but failed to play a convincing knock against Zimbabwe, scoring 24.
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Samson certainly played the finest knock of his career by smashing 97* off 50 balls in a must-win clash against West Indies. With chips falling at the other end, he remained calm and confidently sealed the 196-run chase. The semifinal game witnessed Sanju Samson hitting 89 off 42 balls against England and setting a big target of 253. In the end, the Men in Blue won the game by seven runs.
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In an all-important final against New Zealand, Samson joined hands with Abhishek Sharma to get India off to a blistering start. The keeper-batter played a sublime knock of 89 off 46 balls to play a significant role in India posting a mammoth 255-run total. His efforts bore fruit when the Black Caps folded for just 159, and India defended their title.
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In a remarkable comeback from historic lows, Sanju Samson finished as the Indian player with the most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. He also scripted history by hitting the most (24) sixes in a single edition of the high-profile competition. Samson’s ability to emerge as the standout performer in knockout games separated him from the rest of the players, helping him bag the coveted POTM award.
