India vs Pakistan: 3 Batters With Most Runs In The Marquee Clash

India and Pakistan are set to face off each other in their opening clash of ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The IND vs PAK match will take place on October 24 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both the teams are part of group 2 in the tournament. While India won both of their warm-up games, Pakistan won 1 match and lost 1.

Pakistan and India have locked horns 5 times in ICC T20 World Cup tournaments. India have managed to defeat Pakistan on all occasions. There are few batsmen from both teams who have performed very well during IND vs PAK clashes in T20 World Cups. This listicle talks about the 3 batters with the most runs in IND vs PAK encounters.

India vs Pakistan: 3 Batters With Most Runs In The Marquee Clash

3. Misbah-ul-Haq- 96

Misbah-ul-Haq takes the 3rd spot on this list. The former Pakistan cricketer has scored 96 runs against India in T20 World Cup tournaments. The right-handed batsman played 2 matches against India during T20 World Cup 2007.

He scored 96 total runs in two games, with a half-century (53) in one game. He holds an average of 48 and a strike rate of 131.50. During his two knocks, Misbah also slammed 7 fours and 8 sixies.

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2. Shoaib Malik- 100 Runs

Shoaib Malik is the 2nd highest run-getter in IND vs PAK clashes in T20 World Cup tournaments. From 2007 to 2016, he has been part of all the 5 games played between India and Pakistan. In 5 innings, he has scored 100 runs at an average of 20. His highest knock is 28, and he owns a strike rate of 107.52. During his 5 innings, he has shattered 10 boundaries and two sixes against India.

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1. Virat Kohli- 169 Runs

Virat Kohli clinches the top spot on this list. He has scored most 169 runs in IND vs PAK encounters in T20 World Cup tournaments. The Indian skipper has played 3 matches from 2012 to 2016 against Pakistan in the tournament.

In 3 innings, he has piled up 169 runs. He has remained not-out in all three games and owns a strike rate of 130. His highest knock against Pakistan in T20 World Cups is unbeaten 78. He has also slammed 19 fours and 4 sixes during these 3 knocks.

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