The T20 World Cup 2026 has witnessed several standout batting performances, but one name has surprised everyone — Brian Bennett of Zimbabwe. While many top-order batters struggled with consistency, Bennett achieved something truly rare: he remained unbeaten against most teams he faced, including India, and in the process broke a long-standing record of Virat Kohli.

Brian Bennett’s remarkable World Cup run

Brian Bennett played six matches in the T20 World Cup 2026 and scored a total of 292 runs. His best knock came against India, where he remained unbeaten on 97 runs, narrowly missing out on a century.

What makes his performance special is not just the runs, but the fact that he avoided dismissal against most opponents, a rare achievement in a high-pressure global tournament.

Dismissed only twice in the tournament

Bennett was dismissed just two times throughout the T20 World Cup 2026.

• First dismissal: Super 8 match against West Indies

• Second dismissal: Zimbabwe’s final match against South Africa, where he scored 15

This means he remained not out in four matches — an extraordinary feat for a top-order batter.

Unbeaten against these teams, including India

Brian Bennett did not lose his wicket against the following teams:

• Oman – 48*

• Australia – 50+ score

• Sri Lanka – 50+ score

• India – 97*

Notably, he registered fifty-plus scores against Australia, Sri Lanka, and India, highlighting his ability to perform against top cricketing nations.

Bennett breaks Virat Kohli’s elite record

Brian Bennett finished the tournament with:

• 292 runs in 6 innings

• Strike rate: 134.56

• Batting average: 146

This average is now the highest ever by a batsman scoring 200+ runs in a T20 World Cup, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous record average of 136.50, set during the 2016 T20 World Cup.

A World Cup to remember

Brian Bennett’s consistency, composure, and ability to stay unbeaten against strong teams have made him one of the biggest breakout stars of the T20 World Cup 2026. His record-breaking average and fearless batting against elite bowling attacks have firmly placed him among the tournament’s top performers.