Top Batsman with Highest Individual Score in World Championship of Legends Till Now

WCL Teams and Captains

The WCL has six teams: India Champions, Pakistan Champions, Australia Champions, South Africa Champions, West Indies Champions, and England Champions. Each team is filled with big names who no longer play for their national teams but can still hit big sixes or bowl tricky deliveries. 

The tournament starts with a round-robin stage, where all teams play each other. The best teams move to the semi-finals and then the final. In 2024, India Champions won the first WCL, beating Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets in an exciting final at Edgbaston. The 2025 season is already delivering close games, like Pakistan Champions’ 5-run win over England Champions on July 18.

The tournament is in its second season and about to culminate in a high-octane fashion with a faceoff among the four quarterfinalists - India, Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa. Since its 2024 inception, many batters have given their best post-retirement T20 performance, including the highest individual score. In this article, we will explore all the top scorers from 2024 to 2025.    

So let’s take a look at the top 10 highest individual scores in World Championship of Legends history till now.

Highest Individual Score in WCL 2024

Top 10 highest scores in WCL history 

The WCL is all about nostalgia and entertainment. Fans love watching players like Brett Lee bowl fast or Suresh Raina smash boundaries, reminding everyone of their glory days. The matches are short and action-packed, perfect for T20 fans who enjoy quick, high-energy cricket. The tournament allows these legends to play for their countries again, showcasing their skills in a fun and relaxed setting. 

Here is the list of the top 10 batsmen with the highest individual score in the World Championship of Legends till now:

List of top 5 Highest Individual Scores in WCL history from 2024 to 2025

Here are the top 5 players with the highest runs in the World Championship of Legends from 2024 to 2025:

1. AB de Villiers - 123 off 46 balls

In the history of WCL, AB de Villiers is the highest individual scorer with 123 runs off 46 balls, which he scored against Australia champions in 2025. De Villiers is a South Africa batting genius, celebrated for his versatility, innovative shots, and ability to dominate any bowling attack with 360-degree strokeplay. In WCL 2025, he tops the run charts with 305 runs, with his highest score being 123* off 46 balls at a strike rate of 267.39 against Australia, featuring 15 fours and 8 sixes. Leading South Africa in the tournament, De Villiers’ flair and consistency make him a WCL standout.

2. Kamran Akmal - 113 off 62 balls 

The second WCL highest individual scorer is Kamran Akmal, a Pakistani wicketkeeper who scored 113 runs off 62 balls in the 2025 season. He is known for his aggressive opening style, quick scoring, and crisp boundary-hitting, excelling in powerplays. In the ongoing WCL 2025, Akamal smashed 113 from just 62 with a 182.26 strike rate against the West Indies. In WCL 2024, he scored 180 runs, including 26 fours and 4 sixes. In T20Is, Akmal played 58 matches, scoring 987 runs at an average of 21.00 and a strike rate of 119.63, with five fifties, highest score 73. His experience drives Pakistan’s WCL success.

3. Ravi Bopara - 110 off 55 balls

Next, Ravi Bopara is on the list of the highest score by a batsman in WCL history. English batter Ravi Bopara is a versatile middle-order batsman known for his strategic batting style, anchoring the innings with his calm and composure. His medium-pace bowling adds value to the bowling side as well. In WCL 2024, Bopara’s highest score was 110* off 55 balls with a 200.00 strike rate against India Champions.  In WCLs, he played 4 matches, scoring 177 runs at an average of 88.5 and a strike rate of 153.91, including 11 fours and 10 sixes. Bopara’s all-round skills make him a key WCL asset.

4. Shikhar Dhawan - 91 off 60 balls

An Indian opener, Shikhar Dhawan, is the fourth batter with the highest individual score in WCL history.  He has bagged 91 runs from just 60 balls with a strike rate of 151.67 against Australia Champions. He is known for his aggressive yet elegant batting, excelling in cover drives and lofted shots, mostly in powerplays. In WCL history, he scored 134 runs in 4 innings while averaging 44.67 and a strike rate of 136.73 for India Champions in 2025. Despite recent WCL struggles, Dhawan’s experience remains vital for India’s campaigns.

5. JJ Smuts -  85 off 53 balls 

Last but not least, JJ Smuts, a South African all-rounder, who scored 85 runs, which is the fifth highest run scorer in the WCL history. JJ Smut bagged the 85 runs in 53 balls with a strike rate of 160.38 against Australia Champion. He is a dynamic top-order batsman known for his aggressive strokeplay and ability to build innings, complemented by left-arm spin. So far in his WCL, he scored 129 runs in 4 innings with an average of 32.25 and a strike rate of 157.32.

So these are the top 5 batsmen with the highest individual score in the World Championship of Legends 2025 till now.