Biggest innings of Indian batsmen while chasing the target in T20 World Cup

Updated: 02-03-2026, 05.49 AM

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In the history of T20 World Cup, the batsmen of the Indian cricket team have played many memorable innings while chasing the target. When the team appeared to be stuck in a difficult situation, the Indian batsmen turned the match around by showing an excellent balance of restraint, aggression and responsibility. These innings not only led India to an important victory, but also proved the strength of Indian batting on the World Cup stage and its ability to perform on big occasions.

Sanju Samson (97* runs vs West Indies, 2026)

Sanju Samson reached the first position in this list after playing an inning of 97* runs in the 52nd match of T-20 World Cup 2026. He played this brilliant innings against West Indies in the do or die match of the Super-8 stage, facing 50 balls. 12 fours and 4 sixes came from his bat, his strike rate was 194. Thanks to this innings, the Indian team achieved the target of 196 runs by losing 5 wickets in 19.2 overs.

Virat Kohli (82* runs vs Australia (2016) and Pakistan (2022))

Virat Kohli is in second place. While chasing the target, he played innings of 82* runs twice. He scored 82* off 51 balls against Australia in the 2016 World Cup, which included 9 fours and 2 sixes. His strike rate was 160.78. He scored 82* in 53 balls against Pakistan in the 2022 World Cup. 6 fours and 4 sixes came from his bat. The Indian team won both the matches.

Virat Kohli (78* runs vs Pakistan, 2012)

Kohli is also at third place. He played an inning of 78* runs in 61 balls against Pakistan in the 2012 World Cup. The Indian team came out to chase the target of 129 runs. However, the team got its first blow on just 1 run. From here Kohli took over the innings. He hit 8 fours and 2 sixes. His strike rate was 127.86. The Indian team achieved the target by losing 2 wickets in 17 overs.

Virat Kohli (72* runs vs South Africa, 2014)

Veteran batsman Kohli is also in fourth place. He played an important inning of 72* while chasing the target against South Africa cricket team in the 2014 T-20 World Cup. While chasing the target of 173 runs, Kohli faced 44 balls, which included 5 fours and 2 sixes. His strike rate was 163.63. Thanks to Kohli’s innings, the Indian team achieved the target by losing 4 wickets in 19.1 overs.