In T20 International cricket matches, some Indian batsmen have played exceptionally well against South Africa. These players have not only scored runs but also played crucial roles in shaping India’s success against South Africa in T20 International cricket. Their performances highlight their skill, determination, and ability to perform under pressure at the highest level of the game.

Let’s discuss the top 5 Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs against South Africa in these matches.

5. Ishan Kishan- 206

Shikhar Dhawan is ranked fourth on the list for scoring the most runs against South Africa in T20 International cricket matches. He is a left-handed batsman known for his aggressive batting style. Currently, he does not play for India in T20Is (Twenty20 Internationals). In the 7 T20I matches he has played against South Africa, he has scored a total of 233 runs.

His average score in these matches is 33.28 runs, which means he typically scores around this number per game. His strike rate, which measures how quickly he scores runs, is more than 141 runs per 100 balls faced. This shows he is quite effective at scoring runs quickly in T20 matches.

In one of these matches, Dhawan scored a half-century against South Africa. A half-century means he scored 50 or more runs in that innings. Specifically, he scored 72 runs during this innings, showcasing his ability to make significant contributions to his team’s score in T20 cricket.

3. Virat Kohli- 254

Suresh Raina has secured the second position on this list because he scored 339 runs in T20 International matches between India and South Africa. He played as a batsman for India in these matches. In the 12 games he played against South Africa, he had an average score of 33.90 runs per match. Raina was known for his aggressive batting style, with a high strike rate of 148+.

One remarkable achievement was when Raina scored a century, which means he hit 100 runs in a single T20 International match against South Africa. This specific innings was a knock of 101 runs.

1. Rohit Sharma- 362

Rohit Sharma has become the highest scorer in T20I matches against South Africa. He is a right-handed batsman who has scored 362 runs in these matches. As the captain of the Indian team, he has played 13 T20I games against South Africa. In those games, he has batted 12 times and has an average score of 32.90. His strike rate, which shows how fast he scores runs, is over 134.

Sharma has also achieved some notable milestones against South Africa. He has scored two fifties and one century in these matches. One of his most memorable innings was when he scored 106 runs in a T20I match against South Africa in October 2015. This shows his skill and ability to perform well against strong opponents like South Africa.

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