IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma becomes second highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history, surpasses Jayawardene

Rohit went past former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene. Virat Kohli currently leads the list of the top run-scorers in T20 World Cup cricket.

Rohit Sharma of India in action. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU

India skipper Rohit Sharma became the second-highest run-scorer in T20 World Cup history during the Group A match against Pakistan in New York on Sunday.

Rohit went past former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene to attain the milestone. Virat Kohli currently leads the list of the top run-scorers in T20 World Cup cricket.

Rohit achieved the feat off the first ball of the match with a couple of runs off pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and breached Jayawardene’s tally of 1015 runs in the tournament’s history. The skipper was eventually dismissed by Afridi for 13 runs off 12 balls in the third over of India’s innings.

Rohit is also the third most prolific run-scorer in all T20Is, behind Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Kohli. The three are currently involved in a tight race for the mantle.

MOST RUNS IN T20 WORLD CUP HISTORY

1. Virat Kohli (India) - 1146 runs in 27 innings
2. Rohit Sharma (India) - 1028 runs in 38 innings
3. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 1016 runs in 31 innings
4. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 965 runs in 31 innings
5. David Warner (Australia) - 901 runs in 36 innings