India are set to face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, with the opening game scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, September 13. The series will feature established stars alongside emerging players such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
India and Afghanistan have developed an exciting T20I rivalry over the years, with several close contests and memorable individual performances. With another series between the two Asian sides about to begin, we look at the top five run-scorers in India vs Afghanistan T20Is.
Top 5 Run-Scorers in India vs Afghanistan T20Is
Virat Kohli (India)
Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in India vs Afghanistan T20Is. The former India batter has scored 225 runs in six matches at an excellent average of 56.25.
Kohli's most memorable performance came during the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai, when he smashed an unbeaten 122 off 61 balls. The spectacular innings ended his long wait for an international century and remains his highest score against Afghanistan in T20Is.
Rohit Sharma (India)
Rohit Sharma is at second place with 204 runs from six T20I appearances against Afghanistan. The former India captain has often attacked their bowlers during the powerplay and remains one of the most prolific run-scorers in this matchup.
That aggressive approach has produced several memorable performances against Afghanistan. His standout innings came in Bengaluru in January 2024. India were reduced to 22/4 before Rohit produced a stunning unbeaten 121 off 69 balls to rescue the team.
The match eventually required two Super Overs, with Rohit's remarkable innings playing a central role in one of the most dramatic T20I contests between the sides.
Gulbadin Naib (Afghanistan)
Gulbadin Naib is the highest-scoring Afghanistan batter on this list, with 179 runs in seven T20Is against India. The experienced all-rounder has regularly provided Afghanistan with valuable runs in the middle and lower order, particularly when the team has needed quick runs during the closing stages of an innings.
Naib produced one of his best performances against India during the 2024 series, scoring an unbeaten 55 off just 23 balls. His late assault helped Afghanistan level the scores and force a Super Over.
Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)
Mohammad Nabi is behind Naib with 177 runs from eight T20I matches against India. The veteran all-rounder has relied on his experience and clean hitting to make important contributions in the middle order.
Nabi has also played an important role when Afghanistan have lost early wickets against India. He has the ability to rotate the strike before accelerating later in the innings. With years of international experience behind him, Nabi remains one of Afghanistan's most dependable players in this rivalry.
Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)
Ibrahim Zadran completes the top five with 155 runs in five T20I appearances against India. The Afghanistan opener brings a more measured approach to the top order and often looks to build a solid foundation before the team's aggressive batters take charge in the middle and death overs.
Zadran's highest score against India is an unbeaten 64. His composure against quality bowling remains a key part of Afghanistan's batting plans. The opener will be expected to provide stability at the top of the order in the upcoming series.
