The 2025 One Day International (ODI) cricket season has concluded for the Indian team. India played its final ODI match of the year against South Africa, securing a significant victory. Throughout the year, Indian batsmen delivered several stellar performances, with a few names standing out at the top of the run-scoring charts. Former captain Virat Kohli and current captain Rohit Sharma showcased their brilliance for India this year, finishing as the top two leading run-scorers for the nation in the ODI format.
Virat Kohli's Dominant Performance
Virat Kohli emerged as India's highest run-scorer in 2025 in One Day International cricket. Over the course of the year, Kohli participated in 13 matches, where he successfully accumulated a remarkable total of 651 runs, while this performance is a testament to his consistent form and his enduring ability to score big runs for the team. During these matches, Kohli registered three magnificent centuries, each a display of his class and his knack for anchoring the innings, while in addition to his centuries, he also notched up four crucial half-centuries, providing stability and impetus to the Indian batting lineup on numerous occasions. Kohli's batting average for the year stood at an impressive 65. 10, highlighting his exceptional consistency and his capacity to convert starts into substantial scores. Plus, his strike rate of 96. 15 indicates that he scored at a brisk pace, ensuring that India maintained momentum throughout their innings. Kohli's consistent contributions have been a cornerstone of India's ODI strategy, and his ability to. Perform under various conditions and against diverse bowling attacks remains a key asset for the team.
Rohit Sharma's Crucial Contributions
Following closely behind Virat Kohli, Indian captain Rohit Sharma also had a stellar year in ODI cricket, while rohit Sharma played a total of 14 ODI matches, scoring 650 runs, which is just one run shy of Kohli's tally. This narrow margin underscores the intense and exciting competition between the two batting stalwarts. Throughout the season, Rohit scored two centuries, exemplifying his explosive batting style and his ability to dominate opposition bowlers. Alongside these centuries, he also contributed with four half-centuries, which proved vital for the team's success, while rohit's batting average for the year was 50. 00, a solid figure for an opening batsman, reflecting his reliability at the top of the order. His strike rate, at 100. 46, was even higher than Kohli's, further highlighting his aggressive approach and his capability to score quickly. Rohit Sharma's batting often provided India with strong starts, setting a solid foundation for the middle-order batsmen. His leadership and batting prowess both played a significant role in Team India's performance this year.
The Significance of India's Top Two Batsmen
The emergence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India's top two run-scorers for the year is a positive indicator for Indian cricket, while both are seasoned players, and their current focus is solely on the ODI format. This dedicated focus is clearly reflected in their performances. Their presence not only brings invaluable experience to the team but also maintains a crucial balance between stability and aggressive play, especially in high-pressure situations. The excellent form of these two stalwarts further strengthens India's hopes for upcoming significant tournaments in the next year. Their partnerships and individual brilliance have led India to victory in many. Matches, and this trend is expected to continue in the seasons to come.
While Indian batsmen excelled on the domestic front, England's Joe Root surpassed everyone on the global stage. Joe Root is widely recognized as a Test batsman, but the year 2025 proved to be exceptionally good for him in ODI cricket as well. Root played a total of 15 ODI matches and amassed an impressive 808 runs, making him the highest run-scorer in the world for the year. This performance came as a pleasant surprise to many cricket enthusiasts, as he successfully translated his Test expertise into the ODI format. During this period, he scored three centuries and four half-centuries, showcasing his versatile batting skills, while root's average stood at 57. 71, a testament to his high-class batting, and his strike rate of 95, while 50 indicates that he scored effectively and efficiently. Joe Root's remarkable performance demonstrates his capability to leave a significant mark in any. Format of the game, and his batting remains a crucial pillar for the England team.
