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Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Mahela Jayawardene, Jos Buttler and David Warner

Virat Kohli (India) - 1,292 runs
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Virat Kohli (India) - 1,292 runs

Former India captain Virat Kohli is the most successful batter in T20 World Cup history, amassing 1,292 runs in 35 matches. His tally also includes 15 half-centuries.

Rohit Sharma (India) - 1,220 runs
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Rohit Sharma (India) - 1,220 runs

Former Indian opener Rohit Sharma sits second on the list with 1,220 runs in 47 T20 World Cup matches. His tally also includes 12 half-centuries.

Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 1,016 runs
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Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 1,016 runs

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene is third on this list. In 31 T20 WC matches, he scored 1,016 runs at an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of 134.74. His tally also includes six half-centuries and a century.

Jos Buttler (England) - 1,013 runs
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Jos Buttler (England) - 1,013 runs

England’s Jos Buttler, known for his explosive batting, is fourth on the list with 1,013 runs in 35 matches at an average of 42.20, including five half-centuries and a century.

David Warner (Australia) - 984 runs
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David Warner (Australia) - 984 runs

Former Australian opener David Warner is fifth on this list with 984 runs in 41 T20 WC matches at an average of 25.89 and a strike rate of 134.24. His tally also includes eight half-centuries.