Chasing a target in cricket is a true test of skill and nerves, especially in the high-stakes environment of a T20 World Cup match.
Unlike setting a total, where batters can play with relative freedom, chasing comes with immense pressure and high expectations. Only a few batters have excelled in these challenging scenarios, consistently scoring significant runs to lead their teams to victory.
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In this article, we’ll highlight the top 10 batters with the most runs in successful chases in T20 World Cup history. Their remarkable performances not only showcase their talent but also underline the critical role of successful chases in securing World Cup triumphs
Top 10: Run-Scorers In T20 World Cup Chases
| Player | Country | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Virat Kohli | India | 518 | 518.00 | 139.62 |
| David Warner | Australia | 511 | 39.30 | 146.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 330 | 41.25 | 124.06 |
| Alex Hales | England | 328 | 54.66 | 160.78 |
| Jos Buttler | Englad | 325 | 54.16 | 147.05 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 316 | 39.50 | 165.44 |
| Shane Watson | Australia | 276 | 46.00 | 158.62 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 258 | 51.60 | 121.12 |
| Jason Roy | England | 215 | 43.00 | 167.96 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 212 | 53.00 | 141.33 |
Key Insights:
500+: Virat Kohli and David Warner are the only two batters to have scored over 500 runs in successful chases in T20 World Cup history. Remarkably, Virat Kohli also holds the record for the most fifty-plus scores (7) while chasing targets.
5+: Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler are unique in achieving 300+ runs and 5+ not-outs in successful chases in the T20 World Cup.
167.96: Among batters with 200+ runs in successful chases, Jason Roy boasts the best strike rate. He scored 215 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 167.96.
Virat Kohli not only tops the list for most runs in successful chases, but he also leads in overall runs scored in T20 World Cups.
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