
T20s are undoubtedly one of the biggest evolutions in the game of cricket, and youngsters like Tilak Varma are the face of rising glory in the format. The current world champions in the format India have been in commanding form in the format under the new skipper, Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from the format, and newer players have taken over their roles.
While bowlers and fielders contribute significantly, T20 cricket remains a batter’s game. Indian legend Virat Kohli once had the most runs scored without getting dismissed in the T20 format. However, the young sensation Tilak Varma, who scored multiple hundreds and then a match-winning 72* in a winning cause against England, now has surpassed the likes of the veteran batter to have scored the most runs for India without getting dismissed.
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Here’s a list of five batters with the most runs for India in five consecutive T20I innings:
1: Tilak Varma (338 runs)

Young, promising cricketer Tilak Varma has emerged as a player with a future in the T20I setup for the Indian Cricket Team. The left-handed batter has impressed everyone with his skills and techniques. His ability to adapt to different match situations and play fearless cricket makes him a key prospect for India’s future.
The talented batter is known for his consistency and aggressive intent, especially during crucial games. In the span of 5 innings, Tilak Varma has scored a total of 338 runs, making him the top batter with the most runs for India in five consecutive T20I innings.
2: Sanju Samson (327 runs)
Veteran opener Sanju Samson has been a part of India’s white-ball setup for a very long period of time. He has been facing exclusion from the side due to his inconsistency and inability to face pace bowling. Sanju is known for his elegant stroke play and ability to accelerate at will.
The right-handed batter has managed to score a total of 327 runs from 5 consecutive innings. Whether anchoring the innings or finishing strong, Sanju’s performances have often proven his worth as a versatile top-order batsman.
3: KL Rahul (303 runs)
KL Rahul was once one of the most reliable Indian batters for India in the shortest format of the game. His calmness makes him a true asset in tough situations in limited-overs cricket. Rahul is often known for his great control over the game and his ability to switch gears. KL Rahul has managed to score a total of 303 runs within a span of 5 consecutive innings.
4: Virat Kohli (295 runs)
Probably the greatest limited-overs batsman of modern-day cricket, Kohli is a constant part of every such list, which includes unique records in the game, as he has shattered many and redefined the formats on several occasions. The biggest match-winner for them, Kohli has scored 295 runs across the five matches in the formats.
5: Suryakumar Yadav (294 runs)
The current Indian T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has always been known to be the maestro of unconventional strokeplay and the epitome of modern-day T20 cricket. Suryakumar Yadav has managed to score 294 runs in 5 consecutive T20I innings for the Indian side. His skills and abilities have made him one of the greatest T20I batters in the current generation.
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