IND vs SA: Most Runs By Batters In India vs South Africa T20Is

Top 5 batters with most runs in T20I matches between India and South Africa.

Team India is set to host South Africa for a 5-match T20I series starting June 9th. Both these teams would have the T20 World Cup 2022 preparations on their mind, which is set to start in October in Australia.

Both, team India & team South Africa would be eyeing to perfect their combinations and sort out the players that can be strong probables for the World Cup squad. Team India will take the field in the absence of regulars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli & Jasprit Bumrah, and hence are looking to try out and confirm their bench strength for the upcoming World Cup. 

Here are the top 5 batters who have scored the most runs in India vs South Africa T20Is. 

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#5. Shikhar Dhawan (233 runs)

Indian left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan ranks 5th with 233 runs to his name in 7 innings, averaging 33.28 at a strike rate of 141.21. The batter has a run rate of 9.23 runs per over against South Africa. However, the selection committee has unofficially ruled him as an ODI player and is selected in the squads for the particular format only.

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#4. Virat Kohli (254 runs)

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli ranks next with 254 runs to his name in 9 innings, averaging 36.28 at a strike rate of 134.39. The batter has been dismissed 7 times in 9 innings against South Africa. Although Virat Kohli has been rested for the upcoming home T20I series against South Africa.

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#3. JP Duminy (295 runs)

Former South African all-rounder JP Duminy ranks third on this list with 295 runs to his name in 10 innings, striking at 121.90 with an impeccable average of 59.00, with only 5 dismissals in 10 innings. 

 

#2. Suresh Raina (339 runs)

Former Indian batter Suresh Raina has scored 339 runs in 11 innings against South Africa and ranks second on this list of batters with the most runs in India vs South Africa T20Is. The Southpaw has a strike rate of 148.03 while averaging 33.90 against the Proteas in the shortest format. 

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#1. Rohit Sharma (362 runs)

Regular Indian all-format captain Rohit Sharma stands atop this list with 362 runs in 12 innings against South Africa in T20Is. Averaging 32.90 at a strike rate of 134.07, Rohit has a run rate of 8.51 runs per over against the Proteas. However, Rohit Sharma has also been rested for the 5-match T20I series and KL Rahul will be leading Team India in the hitman's absence.