Most ODI Runs In 2023

The ODI fixture of 2023 is a bit hectic compared to other years on account of cricket’s biggest festival, the 13th edition of the ODI Cricket World Cup which will be held in India in October-November. Hence every team is playing more One Day Internationals than T20Is to keep themselves prepared and accustomed to the format to do well in the upcoming precious ODI World Cup. So far, this year has seen many batsmen across countries perform deftly for their teams. Let’s look at the batters with the most ODI runs in 2023. 

Shubman Gill 

India’s rising star Shubman Gill has been a run bank in the ODIs and cemented the top position on the chart of the most ODI runs in 2023. The 23-year-old prodigy from Punjab has represented his country in 23 matches and scored 1325 runs at a staggering average of 66.25 and an impressive strike rate of 104.49. His best innings of 208 in 149 balls sprang out against New Zealand in Hyderabad in the 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of India. 

Pathum Nissanka

The man who was one of the reasons for Sri Lanka’s qualification in the 2023 World Cup in India, Pathum Nissanka occupies a place on this honorable list. Having played 25 matches, the right-hand from Galle has mustered 1062 runs at an outstanding average of 48.27. His 417 runs out of 687 runs appeared in the WC qualifiers 2023, the 2nd highest in the event. His tally of runs consists of 2 centuries and 9 fifties.

Rohit Sharma

The reliable opening batsman of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma gets the 3rd top spot on the most ODI runs in the 2023 tally. Rohit has been in pristine touch in the ongoing season, amassing 969 runs in 21 ODIs at a healthy average of 53.83. The Mumbai-born player has smashed 2 centuries and 7 fifties to support his great run while both his centuries came in the grand ODI World Cup 2023.

Virat Kohli

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli has been back at his absolute best this calendar year. He finds himself in 4th place on the list of most ODI runs in 2023. Kohli’s role has been significant in winning games for the Indian team. Averaging a staggering 69.00, the 36-year-old has accumulated 966 runs in 21 matches, including 4 centuries and 5 fifties. His performance in chasing games for India in the World Cup against Australia and New Zealand was a pure gem.

Mohammad Rizwan

One of the promising players in the Pakistan cricket fraternity, the middle-order batter Mohammad Rizwan stands 5th on the most runs in ODI 2023 with 961 runs in 22 matches. Anand has charged the bowlers and piled up runs whenever he stepped on the field, averaging 64.06. His strike rate of 94.30 has been a matter of concern in the current ODI cricket as it demands to slog the bowlers often.

Sean Willimas

The backbone of Zimbabwe’s batting unit, Sean Williams has been one of the top performers with the bat and grabbed a place on the tally of most ODI runs in 2023. The experienced campaigner of the African nation is the highest run-getter in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. Featuring in 9 matches, the Southpaw has mustered 720 runs at an astonishing average of 90.00. His tally of runs includes 3 centuries and 3 fifties with the best score of 174 against the USA in the WC qualifiers.

List of Most ODI Runs in 2023

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	AVG	SR	Best	50s	100s
S Gill (IND)	23	23	1325	66.25	104.49	208	06	05
P Nissaka (SL)	25	25	1062	48.27	87.62	104	09	02
R Sharma (IND)	21	20	969	53.83	116.60	131	07	02
V Kohli (IND)	21	18	966	69.00	103.53	166*	05	04
M Rizwan (PAK)	22	21	961	64.06	94.30	131*	07	01
B Azam (PAK)	22	21	952	45.33	83.95	151	09	02
K Mendis (SL)	24	23	797	39.85	94.76	122	06	01
A Khan (UAE)	24	24	934	44.47	88.19	151*	04	03
D Mitchell (NZ)	21	20	920	51.11	96.63	130	02	04
A Markram (SA)	17	16	842	60.14	120.97	175	04	03
K Mendis (SL)	27	26	828	36.00	93.77	122	06	01
H Klassen (SA)	17	15	815	58.21	151.20	174	02	03
DJ Malan (ENG)	14	14	811	62.38	99.14	140	03	04