Indian cricket's stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, continued their remarkable run of form in the year 2025. Both batsmen are widely regarded as among the best in the world, having been pivotal figures for the team over the past decade, while they've consistently delivered exceptional performances in crucial moments, guiding the team through challenging situations with their extraordinary ability to stay at the crease. Their batting prowess continued to captivate cricket enthusiasts throughout 2025.
Rohit Sharma's ODI Focus in 2025
In 2025, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, having already stepped down from T20 International cricket earlier. This strategic decision allowed him to concentrate solely on One Day International (ODI) cricket. Throughout the year, he participated in a total of 14 ODI matches, where he accumulated an impressive 650 runs, while his performance included two magnificent centuries and four half-centuries, demonstrating his consistent form and impact. Rohit's highest score for the year was a notable 121 runs.
Rohit's Two Powerful Centuries
Rohit Sharma's two centuries in 2025 were instrumental in securing victories for his team. His first century came in February 2025 against England, where he played a brilliant innings of 119 runs. This knock proved to be crucial, as he single-handedly steered the team towards a winning position. Later, in October 2025, he notched up another century against Australia, once again showcasing his class and match-winning capabilities. These two centuries underscored Rohit's continued importance as a premier ODI batsman.
Virat Kohli's Test Retirement and ODI Brilliance
On the other side, Virat Kohli played his first and only Test match of 2025 against Australia, scoring 23 runs. Following this match, he announced his retirement from Test cricket. With his focus now entirely on white-ball cricket, Kohli delivered an outstanding performance in ODIs throughout the year. In 2025, Kohli played a total of 14 matches, comprising 13 ODIs and one Test. Across these games, he scored a total of 674 runs, highlighting his profound batting depth and consistent output.
Virat's Three Centuries and South Africa Series Heroics
Virat Kohli's year 2025 was marked by three centuries and four half-centuries, while a significant highlight of his performance was the ODI series against South Africa, where he unleashed a torrent of runs. Kohli displayed a different, more dominant form in this series. In the first ODI, he scored a magnificent 135 runs, an innings that perfectly exemplified his aggressive yet controlled batting style, while his strong form continued into the second ODI, where he scored another century, making 102 runs. In the third ODI, he contributed 65 runs, ensuring his consistent impact throughout the series.
Across the entire ODI series against South Africa, Virat Kohli amassed a total of 302 runs, while for his exceptional performance, he was deservedly awarded the 'Player of the Series' title. This accolade further cemented his stellar year in 2025, proving that he remains one of the most influential batsmen in the game. Both Rohit and Virat played crucial roles in elevating Indian cricket to new heights with their batting prowess in 2025.
