Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's record with 383 runs. Check the full stats for Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and the top scorers of T20 WC 2026.
Top 5 Highest Run Scorers Of T20 World Cup 2026: Sahibzada Farhan Smashes Virat Kohli's Record (ImAge Source: X)
The 2026 T20 World Cup ended, and several batters made forceful hits, challenging the limits of what could have been deemed possible in this shortest format of cricket. Though India were the winners of the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the individual scorers' scoreboards were topped by a combination of well-known openers and rising stars who took advantage of the batting-friendly conditions throughout the tournament. Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan had a phenomenal tournament as he was the first player to cross 350 runs in a single edition, and in doing so, he also broke the long-standing record of Virat Kohli.
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan emerged as the undisputed king of the 2026 edition. Farhan didn't just top the charts; he became a global sensation by scoring two centuries in one tournament, finishing with 383 runs. This feat comfortably surpassed Virat Kohli’s 2014 record of 319 runs. Despite Pakistan exiting before the semi-finals, Farhan’s campaign stands as a statistical marvel, fueled by a consistent 160.25 strike rate.
India’s Sanju Samson proved to be the ultimate big-match player for the champions. Following his match-winning 97* in the Super 8s, Samson struck a dominant 89 in the semi-final and another 89 in the final against New Zealand. His 89 in Ahmedabad now stands as the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final history, surpassing records held by Marlon Samuels and Kane Williamson.
Providing the explosive energy at the top, Ishan Kishan accumulated 317 runs throughout India's journey to the trophy. Kishan’s highlight was his 23-ball fifty in the final, part of a record-breaking opening stand. His ability to clear the ropes early ensured India maintained the highest team strike rate of the tournament.
Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett was the most reliable batter throughout the tournament, scoring a total of 292 runs with an incredible average of 146. 00. He was out only two times in seven matches. The highlight of Bennett's splendid career was the game in which he did not get out and scored 97 runs against India. His exemplary skills and the way he handled the situations made him one of the biggest revelations of the 2026 event.
Rounding out the top five is New Zealand's powerhouse, Finn Allen. One of the highlights of Allen's campaign was hitting the fastest T20 World Cup century, a 33-ball ton against the UAE. Besides that, his fearless power hitting at the top of the order was the main reason the Black Caps were able to make it to their second consecutive T20 World Cup final.
