Number Nuggets: 5 most impactful batsmen in T20 internationals

#2: Chris Gayle

New Zealand v West Indies - 1st T20

Well then, at number 2, we have the Universe Boss, Chris Gayle.

The Caribbean opener has been an epitome of entertainment in T20s. Overall, in T20 Internationals, he has scored 1607 runs in 52 innings at an average of 33.5 and a strike rate of 143.09. He has been excellent on both, subcontinent and non-subcontinent pitches. His overall consistency stands at 42.3%.

No one can forget his inaugural innings in T20 World Cup 2007, where he scored a brilliant 117 in 57 balls with 7 fours and 10 long sixes.

One interesting thing to note is that Gayle has a lot of single digit scores; almost 40% of his innings. However, he covers up with big scores in every second match he plays.

Right then, Gayle gets the following impact ratings.

Overall Impact Rating: 7.43/10

Subcontinent Rating - 1.85, Non-Subcontinent Rating - 5.58

Performance of Chris Gayle in T20 Internationals

#1: Virat Kohli

At number 1, we have the King, Virat Kohli.

To our surprise, we did not expect Kohli to dethrone Gayle considering how good Gayle has been.

So, what are the things that gave Kohli the title of the most impactful batsman in T20 Internationals?

The most important thing is consistency. He has an overall consistency of 60.3%; best among all batsmen with 500+ runs.

Further, he gets a consistency of 61.5% on subcontinent pitches and 57.9% on non-subcontinent pitches; both are the best among players with 500+ runs.

Speaking of numbers, he has 2102 runs in 58 innings at an exceptional average of 48.9 and a strike rate of 136.22. These are superb numbers to actually get him the title of the most impactful batsman in T20 Internationals.

Coming to his most memorable innings, there have been many, but according to us, his most famous innings came against Pakistan in ICC World T20 2016 where he smashed 55* off 37 balls in bowling friendly conditions to help chase a target of 119 in 19 overs for India.

In the same World Cup, he produced another memorable innings where he smashed 89* off just 47 balls against West Indies in the World T20 2016 Semifinal.

Right then, Kohli gets the following impact ratings.

Overall Impact Rating: 8.25/10

Subcontinent Rating - 5.51 , Non-Subcontinent Rating - 2.74

Performance of Virat Kohli in T20 Internationals

There are many other stand-out players in T20 Internationals like Aaron Finch, Colin Munro, Joe Root, who have been really good so far, but couldn't qualify based on our methodology due to fewer matches being played on subcontinent pitches.