High-paced and high-skilled, Twenty20ย cricket is the fastest form of the game.

And since 2017, the world's brightest short-form stars have shone brightly on the global stage, competing for the right to be called T20 World Cup champions.

But which of these superstars has scored the most runs in tournament history?

From a set of devastating Sri Lankans to the Universe Boss and King Kohli, ahead of the 2024 tournament, here are the top-five run-scorers in T20 World Cup history.

Player Team Runs Innings Average
Virat Kohli India 1,141 25 81.50
Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 1,016 31 39.07
Chris Gayle West Indies 965 31 34.46
Rohit Sharma India 963 36 34.39
Tillakaratne Dilshan Sri Lanka 897 34 30.93