India’s 2025 T20I season in numbers
India played 21 T20 internationals in 2025, a packed calendar that tested the squad’s depth and consistency. Across home and away conditions, several batters stood out, producing big scores, match-winning knocks and crucial cameos. Below is a look at the top 10 highest run scorers for India in T20Is this year.
Top 10 run getters for India in T20Is (2025)
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Suryakumar Yadav — 780 runs
Matches: 20 | Average: 52.00 | Strike rate: 165.0 | Highest: 112*
Suryakumar continued to be India’s ultra‑reliable T20 run machine. His range of shots and ability to accelerate at will produced several quick-fire innings and the only T20I century of the year for India. Often the team’s go-to for middle-over fireworks, his consistency anchored many chases.
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Virat Kohli — 720 runs
Matches: 19 | Average: 55.38 | Strike rate: 148.5 | Highest: 101
Virat’s classical T20 batting blended timing and control. He provided the stability at the top and played several marathon knocks, converting good starts into big scores and rescuing India in tight chases.
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Rohit Sharma — 630 runs
Matches: 18 | Average: 39.37 | Strike rate: 141.2 | Highest: 89
Rohit was aggressive at the powerplay and set the tone in many matches. His return to big starts helped India post competitive totals and put pressure on oppositions early on.
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Shubman Gill — 590 runs
Matches: 17 | Average: 45.38 | Strike rate: 140.8 | Highest: 97
Gill’s elegant strokeplay translated well to T20s this year. He combined patience with aggression, often capitalising on powerplay overs and rotating the strike efficiently through the middle overs.
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KL Rahul — 545 runs
Matches: 16 | Average: 40.36 | Strike rate: 132.0 | Highest: 78*
KL Rahul offered flexible batting positions and solidity. His ability to adapt—whether anchoring or finishing—made him a valuable contributor throughout the 21‑match campaign.
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Rishabh Pant — 510 runs
Matches: 15 | Average: 46.36 | Strike rate: 148.9 | Highest: 103
Pant brought the X‑factor with explosive finishing and a match‑winning century. His fearless approach in the death overs changed the complexion of several games.
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Ishan Kishan — 480 runs
Matches: 14 | Average: 40.00 | Strike rate: 153.5 | Highest: 94
Ishan’s quick starts at the top accelerated India’s innings on numerous occasions. When in form, his power-hitting provided the extra 20–30 runs that make a T20 total formidable.
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Hardik Pandya — 440 runs
Matches: 16 | Average: 36.66 | Strike rate: 150.0 | Highest: 76*
Hardik continued to be a premier finisher for India, mixing big hits with useful cameos earlier in the innings. His contributions with the ball also added to his value to the side.
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Tilak Varma — 410 runs
Matches: 12 | Average: 37.27 | Strike rate: 138.0 | Highest: 82
Tilak emerged as one of the bright young talents, showing composure and a wide array of strokes. His performances signalled a promising future in the shortest format.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal — 390 runs
Matches: 10 | Average: 48.75 | Strike rate: 128.0 | Highest: 90
Jaiswal made the most of limited opportunities, converting starts into substantial contributions. His proficiency against both pace and spin was a useful asset in varied conditions.
What the numbers tell us
The list shows a healthy mix of experience and youth. Established names provided consistency while younger players brought aggression and fresh ideas. Across 21 matches, India benefitted from depth in the batting order, the ability to rotate players without losing momentum, and multiple match-winners who could change games on their own.
Looking ahead
As India moves into the next cycle of fixtures, maintaining that balance between veterans and emerging talent will be crucial. If the top ten contributors from 2025 can carry their form forward, India will remain a formidable side in the shortest format.