Martin Guptill surpasses Kohli to become leading run-getter in T20s

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill on Friday surpassed Indian star Virat Kohli to become the leading run-getter in T20 Internationals.

Guptill surpassed Kohli during the T20 match of the three-match series. India's Test and ODI captain, Kohli has been rested for the series.

 

#StatChat | @Martyguptill goes top in Men's T20Is! Guptill's 31 tonight in Ranchi moved him ahead of Inidia's Virat Kohli on the international T20 run scoring ladder. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/GxGlAHWia2 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/MEsH7j0yag

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Guptill has 3248 runs to his name compared to Kohli's 3227. Guptill averages a little over 30 while Kohli is way ahead of him on that front with an average of 52. Rohit Sharma is third in the leading run-getters' standings with more than 3000 runs.

 

Guptill made 31 off 15 balls before being caught by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant off Deepak Chahar.