After Sahibzada Farhan, Brian Bennett Shatters Another Virat Kohli Record In T20 World Cup

Brian Bennett breaks Virat Kohli's massive record [Source: AFP, X]

In a phenomenal achievement, Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett went past Virat Kohli on an elite list in the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, Bennett attained the phenomenal milestone a day after Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan overtook Virat Kohli for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition. 

The promising cricketer had a modest outing against South Africa, as he was dismissed for 15 runs in his final outing of the competition. However, despite departing for a low score, Brian Bennett achieved a remarkable feat, beating Virat Kohli in an illustrious record. 

Brian Bennett goes past Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup feat

Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett has been one of the most prolific performers in this year's T20 World Cup. The young cricketer showcased red-hot form throughout the tournament, finishing as the most successful batter from his team. 

Although Bennett was dismissed for 15 runs in the Chevrons' final Super 8 match against South Africa, he broke Virat Kohli's record for the highest batting average in a single T20 World Cup edition. 

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Bennett slammed 292 runs at an average of 146 and a strike rate of 134.56. He was dismissed only twice across six innings in the T20 World Cup 2026, thus eclipsing Virat Kohli's record for the highest batting average. 

Highest batting average in a single T20 World Cup edition

• 146.00 - Brian Bennett (2026)
• 136.50 - Virat Kohli (2016)
• 106.33 - Virat Kohli (2014)
•   98.66 - Virat Kohli (2022)
•   89.66 - Jos Buttler (2021)

As mentioned above, Brian Bennett claims the first position with a batting average of 146, while Kohli is placed second on the list, courtesy of his consistent returns in the 2016 edition. 

The Indian batting great hammered 273 runs at an average of 136.5 and a strike rate of 146.77 on home soil ten years ago. Despite his batting exploits, India crashed out of the T20 World Cup semifinal, as the West Indies steamrolled them at the Wankhede Stadium. 

Brian Bennett's remarkable T20 World Cup campaign in nutshell

Hailed for his 360-degree stroke play, Bennett was one of the major reasons why Zimbabwe qualified for the Super 8 of the tournament. The opening batter struck 48 runs against Oman before following it up with stunning half-centuries in subsequent affairs against Australia and Sri Lanka.

He further went on to slam 97 runs against a formidable Indian attack, exhibiting red-hot form and incredible consistency in the tournament. 

Zimbabwe in all sorts of trouble vs South Africa

Now, talking about Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup contest against South Africa, the Chevrons' batting unit let them down at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After Brian Bennett departed for 15, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl and Tony Munyonga fell cheaply in quick succession. 

However, skipper Sikandar Raza fought a lone warrior's battle, rescuing Zimbabwe from the precarious situation. The swashbuckling right-hander hammered 73 runs off just 43 deliveries with the help of eight boundaries and four sixes. 

Raza's fighting fifty was instrumental in powering his team to a respectable total in Delhi. As of writing, Zimbabwe were 132 for six in 17.5 overs, with Clive Madande and Brad Evans batting on 14* and 1*, respectively. 

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