However, amidst this whirlwind of achievements, certain records stand out for their sheer magnitude and seem almost untouchable. Indian cricketers, in particular, have embraced a fearless brand of cricket in recent years, resulting in remarkable performances and record-breaking feats. Seniors such as MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli have retired from T20Is, leaving a legacy that the next generation of players will have to work their socks off to match. The bar has been set incredibly high and the youngsters will need to elevate their game to the next level to even come close to these legends' remarkable achievements. Let's now take a look at the five Indian T20I records that will stand the test of time. 1. Most T20I Runs: Rohit Sharma, fondly known as the "Hitman," holds the record for the most T20I runs, amassing an impressive 4,231 runs. While Suryakumar Yadav, the most prolific active Indian T20I batsman, has shown great promise with 2,340 runs, he still has a considerable distance to cover to match Rohit's monumental achievement. 2. Most T20I Fifties: Rohit Sharma also leads in terms of most fifties scored in T20Is, with 39 to his name. Close on his heels is Virat Kohli with 37 fifties. Both players have retired from T20Is following India's title triumph in T20 World Cup 2024. The duo have set a high benchmark for future generations. KL Rahul who is not a regular feature in T20Is is third on the list with 24 fifties. 3. Most T20I Appearances: With 159 T20I appearances, Rohit Sharma tops the list as the most-capped player in this format for Team India. Virat Kohli is second on the list with 125 matches. Among the active players, Hardik Pandya is third with 100 appearances. However, given Hardik's history of frequent injuries, it might be challenging for him to surpass Rohit's record. 4. Most Matches as Captain: MS Dhoni, a legend in Indian cricket, leads the chart with 72 matches as captain in T20Is. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli came close with 62 and 50 matches, respectively, but both have since retired from the format. This makes it challenging for any future captain to surpass Dhoni's record. 5. Most Matches Won as Captain: Rohit Sharma tops the list with 50 wins as captain, a record he cemented during his tenure which ended with the T20 World Cup 2024 title triumph in Barbados, where India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling final. MS Dhoni is second with 41 wins, and Virat Kohli is third with 30 wins.