India’s 2025 ODI campaign was strong: 14 matches played, 11 wins, and 20 players given a chance in the blue jersey. Batting depth and a steady top order were key to that winning record. Below is a closer look at the top 10 run-scorers for the Men in Blue in ODIs this year — the players who anchored innings, accelerated when needed, and delivered match-winning knocks.
Season snapshot
The team combined experience and fresh faces across the 14 games. While the bowling unit often set the tone, it was the batting that repeatedly converted chances into wins. A handful of big individual scores and several reliable middle-order contributions helped India chase down totals and post competitive scores on a regular basis.
Top 10 run-getters for India (ODIs, 2025)
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Rohit Sharma — 642 runs
Role: Opener and senior leader. Rohit topped the charts with several big knocks, including two centuries and multiple match-defining starts that allowed India to dominate early overs.
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Virat Kohli — 598 runs
Role: Settled run-machine at No. 3. Kohli’s consistency and ability to build long innings made him the backbone of many successful run-chases.
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Shubman Gill — 512 runs
Role: Young anchor. Gill enjoyed a breakout year, converting starts into big scores and showing maturity against both pace and spin.
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Shreyas Iyer — 466 runs
Role: Middle-order catalyst. Iyer’s timing to accelerate and his composure under pressure helped India post competitive totals and finish chases.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal — 418 runs
Role: Aggressive opener. Jaiswal brought fearless strokeplay at the top, providing rapid starts and a few eye-catching centuries.
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KL Rahul — 395 runs
Role: Flexible middle-order option. Rahul’s ability to rotate strike and counterattack when needed added balance to the batting unit.
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Suryakumar Yadav — 372 runs
Role: Finisher and pace disruptor. SKY’s innovative strokes and high strike-rate in the middle overs were crucial in finishing games strongly.
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Ishan Kishan — 335 runs
Role: Explosive top-order batter. Kishan’s quick starts in the powerplays helped India seize momentum early in several matches.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad — 298 runs
Role: Robust opener/middle-order cover. Gaikwad provided solidity at the top and was often the steady hand in tricky run-chases.
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Hardik Pandya — 254 runs
Role: Lower-order hitter and all-round impact player. Hardik contributed quick runs in the death overs and chipped in with crucial cameos when the top order faltered.
What this list tells us
The top 10 highlights a healthy mix of experience and youth. Senior players carried the weight with big totals, while younger batters provided aggression and continuity. With 20 different players used over the year, India’s bench strength looks promising — selectors have depth to call on as they plan for bigger targets ahead.
Looking ahead
Consistency from the top three, finishing power in the lower middle order, and contributions from emerging names will be vital as India prepares for more high-stakes cricket. If the batting trends of 2025 continue, Men in Blue will enter the next season with plenty of options and confidence.