Leading run-scorers in World T20 2014

The exciting World Twenty20 2014 tournament has been completed and the cricketing world saw a new champion this time - Sri Lanka. So far, no team has won the T20 title more than once.The World T20 2014 witnessed some great knocks from many players. Let us have a look at the leading run-scorers at the tournament:

#5 JP Duminy

South Africa's middle-order batsman JP Duminy was quite consistent in the tournament. JP Duminy scored 187 runs from 5 matches at an average of 62.33 and at a strike-rate of 140.60 with a high score of 86 not out.

#4 Rohit Sharma

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has quitely done his job well for India. He always takes the responsibility of giving India a good aggressive start which helps the rest of the players to settle down.

Rohit Sharma scored 200 runs from 6 matches at an average of 40.00 and at a strike-rate of 123.45. Rohit scored 2 half-centuries in the tournament.

#3 Stephan Myburgh

Stephan Myburgh recorded the 2nd fastest 50 in T20Is in the match against Ireland to chase down 190 from just 13.5 overs, which helped them to reach the super10s.

Stephan Myburgh scored 224 runs from 7 matches at an average of 32.00 and a healthy strike-rate of 154.48.

#2 Tom Cooper

Tom Cooper of Netherlands was quite impressive in the tournament. Even though Netherlands didn't qualify for the semi-finals, they impressed everyone by defeating England in the Super10 stage.

Tom Cooper ended as the second leading run scorer in the World Twenty20. He scored 231 runs from 7 matches at an average of 57.75.

#1 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has been the run machine for India over the last 2 years and his domination in every format has been outstanding.

Virat Kohli was the leading run-scorer at the World Twenty20. Virat scored 319 runs from 6 matches at an average of 106.33 and at a strike-rate of 129.14. Kohli scored 4 half-centuries in his 6 matches.

Virat Kohli was awarded the player of the tournament as well.