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5 highest run-scorers in T20Is for calender year 2022
These batters are a cut above the rest.
With the 20-20 World Cup almost upon us, teams are gearing up for a great showing at the mega event. As the shortest format continues to be refined, there are certain players who have taken a liking for the format and have come out on top.
In this listicle, we will look at five players who have scored the most T20I runs in 2022.
5. Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran (Image source: Twitter)
The West Indies white ball captain has taken giant strides in cricket and has become one of the best batters in the world. Slated to lead the West Indies team into the World Cup, Pooran has also honed his craft as a batter.
In 18 matches, Pooran has made 553 runs at an average of 36.86 in the calendar year. The southpaw’s strike rate of 135.20 shows immense maturity now that he leads his team as well. Pooran has also hit four half-centuries this year.
4. Sabawoon Davizi
Sabawoon Davizi (Image source: Twitter)
The left-hand batter from the Czech Republic has just played 28 T20I matches in his career. Despite that, however, the 25-year-old has propelled himself onto fourth among most runs scorers in 2022.
In 15 matches, Davizi has made 612 runs at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 146.41. Additionally, he has made two centuries, the most of any in this list along with two half centuries.
3. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan (Image source: Twitter)
The wicketkeeper batter from Pakistan is the backbone that supports the batting unit of the Asian cricketing giant. In just 12 matches, the right-hand batter has made 619 runs at a sensational average of 61.90, the highest in the top 20 scorers.
Seven half-centuries in 12 matches is the highlight of his cricketing abilities. Rizwan was also the top scorer of recently concluded Asia Cup 2022.
2. Dipendra Singh Airee
Dipendra Singh Airee (Image source: twitter)
Nepal might not be going to play among the very best at the 20-20 World Cup 2022, but Singh has certainly risen to be among the very best batters for this calendar year.
With 626 runs in 18 matches, the right-hand batter is second among the most runs scorers for 2022. Having made one century and four half centuries, Airee has played with an average of 48.15 and a strike rate of 136.68.
1. Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav (Image source: Twitter)
With 732 runs in 21 matches, Indian top order batter Suryakumar Yadav tops this list. His sensational strike rate of 180.29 keeps on rising after every game as the 32-year-old refuses to slow down.
Suryakumar’s average of 40.66 also falls into the top echelons of the sport. Additionally, the right-hand batter has hit five half-centuries and one century as well.
