Top 5 batters with most runs in ICC knockout matches

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The last game of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be held on March 9 between India and New Zealand. This might be one of the best matchups in the tournament, with both teams being in incredible form throughout the tournament. The match will be held at the Dubai International Stadium.

While there is a lot of hype around the ICC, it is time to talk about the players who have dominated the knockout matches in these global tournaments. The list of players consists of some of the most legendary players in the cricketing world, whom the fans and the pundits admire a lot. The knockout matches are some of the most intense games of the event where the batters have to perform under pressure, and it is time to discuss the run machines of the ICC playoffs.

Here are the top 5 batters with the most runs in ICC knockout games:

5. Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson has now established himself as a legend of New Zealand cricket and has been a part of some memorable moments for the team. Williamson won the inaugural World Test Championship title and has played three ICC finals with the Blackcaps. He was also the Player of the Series in the 2019 ODI World Cup.

He has also scored the most runs for a New Zealand batter in ICC knockout matches. The Kiwi batter has scored 648 runs at an average which is over 45+. It is safe to say that he is part of the golden era of New Zealand cricket and is well-appreciated by cricketing fans.

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4. Sachin Tendulkar

It is almost impossible to make a list of the most runs in any event without the mention of the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. He was consistent not only in the tournaments but in the knockouts as well. Tendulkar was involved in two prolific ICC events where India emerged as champions in the 2002 Champions Trophy and 2011 World Cup.

He was also the highest run-getter and Player of the Series in the 2003 World Cup where India was beaten by Australia. He has a brilliant record in the ICC knockout events, scoring 657 runs at an average of 50.53. These stats show why he is one of the greatest batters to ever play the game.

3. Ricky Ponting

There is no surprise to how Ricky Ponting has made this list since he was one of the best batters for Australia and also the best captain as well. Ponting has got five ICC trophies to his name and has been one of the highest scorers for the Australian team in all successful tournaments as well. One of his best innings in the ICC knockout events was his century in the 2003 ODI World Cup final.

Speaking of Ponting’s record in ICC knockout events, he has scored a total of 731 runs in these crucial games at an average of 45.68. This shows why he is regarded as one of the most successful leaders in the game and how he was able to continue the dominance of Australia in the cricketing World.

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2. Rohit Sharma

Another great cricketer who established himself as a legend and one of the best leaders of Indian cricket as well. Rohit Sharma, known for his destructive style of batting and six-hitting ability, has always been a nightmare for the bowlers. He has also won three ICC titles with the Indian team and has played some crucial knocks in the playoff games as well.

Rohit Sharma is now the second-highest run-scorer in ICC knockouts. The opener has scored 808 runs at an average of over 40+. The ‘Hitman’ has completely dominated this phase of the game during these crucial events and has become a modern-day great.

1. Virat Kohli

Speaking of modern-day greats, the name of Virat Kohli will always be on the tongue of every expert and fan. Virat is not only one of the best batters and athletes in the game but also has a habit of scoring runs under pressure. This is the reason why the playoffs are tailor-made matches for a batter like him who enjoys performing in the playoffs. The 2024 T20 World Cup final was a huge example of how he enjoys performing in the clutch games.

Virat currently holds the record for the most runs in the knockout games, with 1023 runs to his name and a 50+ average. The 36-year-old has also won three ICC titles, which include the ODI World Cup in 2011, the Champions Trophy in 2013, and last season’s T20 World Cup.

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