In 2023, India’s cricket team showed impressive batting skills in international matches. The players performed exceptionally well both at home and abroad. They didn’t just score lots of runs; they also showed the strong determination of Indian cricket. From exciting close matches to achieving big scores, each player played a crucial role in India’s victories. Their ability to adjust to different conditions demonstrated their true talent in batting.
Here are the top scorers for India in international cricket in 2023:
5. Suryakumar Yadav
In 2023, Suryakumar Yadav excelled in cricket, both as a player and leader. He scored 1130 runs at a rapid rate of 133.88 runs per 100 balls, establishing himself as the world’s top T20 batter. Yadav also captained the Indian team, showcasing his skills both at home and abroad.
As captain, Yadav led the team to victories not just with his batting but also with his strategic game play. His standout performance of the year was an unbeaten 112 runs against Sri Lanka, demonstrating his ability to win matches. Across different formats, he scored 733 runs in T20 internationals, 389 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 8 runs in Test matches.
4. KL Rahul
KL Rahul, a key player in Indian cricket, has shown consistent performance in all types of matches for many years. In the recent ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, he proved his skills and confirmed his position as one of India’s top batsmen. Playing at No. 5 in One Day Internationals (ODIs), Rahul made crucial contributions, showing how well he can adapt to different roles.
He scored a total of 1203 runs with an average of 57.28, highlighting his ability to turn good starts into big scores. His century in the first test against South Africa in Centurion was particularly praised, with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar calling it one of the best innings.
In ODIs, Rahul scored 1060 runs, and in tests, he accumulated 143 runs.
3. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, the leader of the Indian cricket team, plays a crucial role in their victories with his outstanding batting. He starts strong in World Cup matches, leading India to success. Sharma consistently scores runs, especially in ODIs where he got 1255 runs this year, averaging 48.64. In Test matches, he scored 545 runs. His batting is a key factor in India’s achievements.
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2. Virat Kohli
In 2023, Virat Kohli had an amazing year in cricket. He showed why he’s considered one of the best players today. One of his biggest achievements was becoming the highest run-scorer in the World Cup. Throughout the year, he scored a total of 2048 runs with an average of 66.06.
Another major milestone for Kohli was reaching 50 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs). No other player has achieved this feat. His ability to build long innings and his strong desire to score runs make him stand out. His highest score of the year was 186 runs against Australia in a test match.
Overall, Kohli scored 1377 runs in ODIs and was India’s top scorer in test matches with 671 runs during the year.
1. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is becoming a rising star in Indian cricket. He’s showing his talent by breaking records and scoring lots of runs in both IPL and tough Test matches. In 2023, Gill scored a total of 2154 runs, the most by any player from India or any country. In ODIs, he made 1584 runs, the highest for India. He also scored 258 runs in Tests and 312 runs in T20Is.
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