ICC World T20 2016: Top 5 batsmen
Tamim Iqbal: The Bangladesh batsman was in great form in the World T20, cracking a brilliant ton against Oman to steer the Tigers to the Super 10s. He also played couple of useful cameos as opener. He topped the batting charts in World T20, aggregating 295 runs in at an average of 73.75 in 6 matches. Tamim was at his aggressive best in the World T20, scoring the most sixes (14) and third highest fours (24) in this edition.
Virat Kohli: The Indian batsman was the star of the tournament, carrying the whole Indian batting order on his shoulders. He cracked three half-tons and ensured India’s entry into the semis. His two fifties during the run-chase against Pakistan and Australia had class written all over it. He scored 273 runs at an average of 136.50 in 5 matches at a strike rate of 146.77. He was deservedly awarded the ‘player of the tournament’ award for his heroics with the bat.
Joe Root: If it wasn’t for Joe Root’s brilliant half-ton against South Africa in the Super 10, England would have never made it t the knockouts. He was the Virat Kohli of England, playing conventional and still scoring at a strike rate of over 140. He made a brilliant fifty in the final to give England a competitive total to defend. He was the third highest run-getter in 2016 World T20, scoring 249 runs at an average of 49.80 in 6 matches.
Mohammad Shahzad: The Afghanistan opener had everyone in surprise with his power-hitting in the World T20. He caught the South African bowlers shell-shocked as he launched into them tearing their bowling apart with a quick-fire 44. He scored 222 runs at an average of 31.71 in 7 matches. His strike rate was an impressive 140.50. It won’t be a surprise to see him getting picked up an IPL franchisee in next year’s edition.
Jos Butler: The England batsman was at his ruthless best in World 20. He has the second best strike rate of 159.16 after Chris Gayle’s 194.82. He played couple of useful cameos that made the difference in England’s World T20 campaign. He also played a good supporting hand to Joe Root in the final. Butler scored 191 runs at an average of 47.75 in 6 matches.
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