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.
Asif Khan
The reliable middle-order batsman of the UAE, Asif Khan gets the top spot on the most ODI runs in the 2023 tally. Asif has been in pristine touch in the ongoing season, amassing 934 runs in 24 ODIs at a healthy average of 44.47. The Pakistan-born player has smashed 3 centuries and 4 fifties to support his great run.
Shubman Gill
India’s rising star Shubman Gill has been a run bank in the ODIs and cemented 2nd position on the chart of the most ODI runs in 2023. The 23-year-old prodigy from Punjab has represented his country in 16 matches and scored 904 runs at a staggering average of 64.57 and an impressive strike rate of 105.23. 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 19 matches, the right-hand from Galle has mustered 817 runs at an outstanding average of 48.05. 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 5 fifties.
Vrittya Aravind
One of the promising youngsters in the cricket fraternity, the UAE opener Vrittya Aravind stands 2nd on the most runs in ODI 2023 with 792 runs in 26 matches. Anand has charged the bowlers and piled up runs whenever he stepped on the field, averaging 31.68. His mere strike rate of 68.21 has been a matter of concern in the current ODI cricket as it demands to slog the bowlers often.
Muhammad Waseem
One of the best opening batsmen among the associate teams, Muhammad Waseem finds himself in 3rd place on the list of most ODI runs in 2023. Waseem’s role has been significant in winning games for the UAE team. Averaging a decent 32.58, the 29-year-old has accumulated 782 runs in 24 matches, including 1 century and 4 fifties.
Sean Willimas
The backbone of Zimbabwe’s batting unit, Sean Williams has been one of the top performers with the bat and grabbed the 7th 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 |
| A Khan (UAE) | 24 | 24 | 934 | 44.47 | 88.19 | 103 | 04 | 03 |
| S Gill (IND) | 16 | 16 | 904 | 64.57 | 105.23 | 208 | 04 | 03 |
| P Nissaka (SL) | 19 | 19 | 817 | 48.05 | 86.73 | 104 | 05 | 02 |
| V Anand (UAE) | 26 | 26 | 792 | 31.68 | 68.21 | 94 | 04 | – |
| M Waseem (UAE) | 24 | 24 | 782 | 32.58 | 103.98 | 119 | 04 | 01 |
| B Azam (PAK) | 16 | 15 | 745 | 49.66 | 85.43 | 151 | 06 | 02 |
| S Williams (ZIM) | 09 | 09 | 720 | 90.00 | 129.26 | 174 | 03 | 03 |
| D Mitchell (NZ) | 15 | 15 | 648 | 46.28 | 93.91 | 129 | 01 | 03 |
| F Zaman IPAK) | 16 | 15 | 644 | 46.00 | 85.75 | 180* | 01 | 03 |
| T Bavuma (SA) | 09 | 09 | 637 | 91.00 | 104.42 | 144 | 02 | 03 |
| S Hope (WI) | 14 | 14 | 632 | 63.20 | 96.19 | 132 | 03 | 02 |
UAE’s Asif Khan made the most ODI runs in 2023 (934).
Shubman Gill scored the most ODI runs for India in 2023 (904).
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