In 2023, Indian batters had an impressive year in One Day Internationals (ODIs), contributing significantly to the team’s success. Here are the key highlights regarding their performance:
Overall Performance
. Wins: India achieved 27 wins out of 35 ODIs, marking the second-highest number of wins in a calendar year, just behind Australia’s 30 wins in 2003.
. Batting First: They won 14 matches while batting first, with an average victory margin of 143 runs, the highest for any team winning at least ten ODIs in a year.
. Chasing: India also excelled in run chases, winning 13 matches with an average margin of 96 balls left, ranking third for teams with at least ten chases.
Notable Records
. Indian batters scored a total of 19 centuries, equaling their own record from 2017 for the most centuries by a team in a calendar year.
. Virat Kohli made headlines by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries, reaching 50 centuries during the World Cup.
Top Performers Players
The following table summarizes the top Indian batters in ODIs for 2023:
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 100/50 |
| Shubman Gill | 32 | 1,641 | 58.60 | 102.88 | 5/9 |
| Virat Kohli | 27 | 1,435 | 65.22 | 98.42 | 6/8 |
| Rohit Sharma | 29 | 1,412 | 52.29 | 119.35 | 2/11 |
| KL Rahul | 26 | 1,091 | 60.61 | 87.07 | 2/7 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 22 | 884 | 46.52 | 112.75 | 3/4 |
World Cup Highlights
During the ICC ODI World Cup, Kohli was the leading run-scorer for India, amassing 765 runs in 11 innings, including three centuries. Other notable scorers included Rohit Sharma with 597 runs and Shreyas Iyer with 530 runs.
Rankings
As of late November 2023, Shubman Gill achieved the No.1 position in ODI batting rankings, becoming the fourth Indian to do so after legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
In summary, Indian batters not only contributed to a historic year with numerous records but also showcased their dominance in international cricket through consistent performances across formats.
