T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma Fails to Deliver: 5 Players Who Outscored Him

Abhishek Sharma entered the T20 World Cup 2026 as the world's No. 1 batter but couldn't live up to the hype. Surprisingly, five players you've probably never heard of smashed more runs than him. Find out who these unsung heroes are.

T20 World Cup 2026: Team India's star fails... players from smaller teams shine!

The young Indian opener managed just 80 runs in six matches, with a strike rate of over 131. He got out for single-digit scores multiple times, failing to provide the explosive starts India needed.

1. Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe) – 292 runs

Topping this list is Zimbabwe's opener Brian Bennett. He lit up the tournament, smashing 292 runs in six games, including three half-centuries. His average was a solid 146.0.

2. Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka) – 205 runs

Sri Lanka's top-order batter Pavan Rathnayake also made a mark. With only 12 T20s under his belt, he scored 205 runs in 7 matches at a blistering strike rate of 154.13.

3. Bas de Leede (Netherlands) – 158 runs

Netherlands may have exited early, but all-rounder Bas de Leede left his mark. The 26-year-old scored 158 runs in just four innings, becoming his team's top run-getter.

4. Yuvraj Samra (Canada) – 144 runs

Canada's opener Yuvraj Samra created a massive record. He smashed a century against New Zealand, becoming the youngest player (19) in T20 World Cup history to do so. He scored 144 runs in four games.

5. Muhammad Waseem (UAE) – 102 runs

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem led from the front. Though his team was knocked out, he scored 102 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 143.66, outscoring Abhishek Sharma in fewer games.