Rohit Sharma reigns supreme when it comes to being India’s highest scorer in a T20I innings.
The stylish opener has achieved this feat a staggering 38 times, putting him a notch ahead of his long-time batting partner Virat Kohli, who sits at 37. This highlights Rohit’s consistency in anchoring the Indian innings and his ability to single-handedly take control of the match.
A distant third comes Suryakumar Yadav with 20 instances of being India’s top scorer, showcasing his emergence as a vital cog in the T20I batting line-up. KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan are tied at the fourth spot with 14 times each.
The list also features some of India’s T20I legends like Suresh Raina (11), Gautam Gambhir (8), and Yuvraj Singh (7), who have all played crucial roles in building India’s T20 legacy.
It’s important to remember that this stat focuses on the number of times a player has been the top scorer and doesn’t necessarily reflect the highest individual scores. For example, Shubman Gill holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in T20Is with a scintillating 126 runs against New Zealand in 2023.
This data reinforces Rohit Sharma’s reputation as a dependable force at the top of the Indian batting order. With his explosive batting style and experience, he’ll undoubtedly continue to be a key player for India in the T20 format.