Batsmen with Highest Runs in ODIs in 2018

The fundamentals of the gentleman’s game often revolve around the integrity exhibited by the professionals on and off-the-field. They’re the celebrities of a sport who are being followed on close corners.From the Virat Kohli to Mushfiqur Rahim, here’s we are explaining batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018.

Moreover, playing the game with sportsmanship makes it doubly exciting for the cricket-obsessed fans.

Take a glance at the top ten batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018:

1. Virat Kohli 1202 in 14 ODIs:

Virat Kohli looks a different batsman in the limited-overs cricket altogether. In 2018, the quality batsman Kohli scored 1202 ODI runs at the staggering average of 133.55 in 14 matches. Kohli tops the list of batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018.

Scoring unbeaten 160, Kohli further amassed runs at the strike-rate of 102.55. He also smashed six hundreds and three fifties to his name. Interestingly, Kohli remained not out on four occasions in the day-long format for the year 2018. He often steadied the sinking ship of Team India with his aggressive brand of cricket.

To further talk about numbers, Kohli consumed 1172 balls which further saw him recording 123 fours and 13 sixes.

2. Rohit Sharma 1030 in 19 ODIs:

While doing a superb job for the Indian National Cricket Team, Rohit Sharma eventually emerged as an outstanding performer to grab the headlines. Interestingly, he is second on the list of batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018.

In the white-ball cricket, Rohit not only won games for India but also went on to register three double hundreds in the 50-over format.

In 2018, the opening batsman scored 1030 runs at the average of 73.57 in 19 ODIs. He further faced 1029 deliveries to score runs at the strike-rate of 100.09. Rohit has bagged six hundreds and three half-centuries in 19 innings.

Having the knack to go for big shots, Rohit smashed 104 fours and 39 sixes in 2018 alone.

3. Jonny Bairstow 1025 in 22 ODIs:

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is listed third with 1025 runs in 22 ODIs. The right-handed batsman had witnessed a rapid rise since he made an entry in the Three Lions’ cricket team.

In 2018, Bairstow scored ODI runs at the average of 46.59. He took 867 deliveries to maintain his strike-rate as 118.22. Furthermore, the promising batter smashed four hundreds and two fifties in the particular season.

Bairstow further attributed it with 124 maximums and 31 sixes.

4. Joe Root 946 in 24 ODIs:

One of the dependable batsmen in the England camp without an iota of doubt is Joe Root. He took a stride by scoring runs at his will. The top-order batsman Root ironed flaws to emerge as a brilliant batsman in contemporary cricket.

In 2018, Root amassed 946 runs in 24 ODIs at the average of 59.12. He further scored unbeaten 113 in the same year. Overall, Root faced 1127 deliveries in this particular year to score at the strike-rate of 83.93.  He had registered three hundreds and five fifties in 24 innings.

Moreover, Root who’s not known for hitting the big shots recorded 65 fours and six sixes.

5. Brendon Taylor 898 in 21 ODIs:

Senior campaigner in Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Brendon Taylor amassed 898 runs in 21 ODIs at the batting average of 42.76.

Besides, the wicketkeeper-batsman consumed 1025 balls to score at the strike-rate of 83.93.

Taylor further registered two tons and four fifties. He smashed 83 fours and 22 boundaries in 2018 for Zimbabwe.

While donning the national colours, Taylor further smashed a knock of 138.

6. Shikhar Dhawan 897 in 19 ODIs:

The compact left-handed batsman Shikhar Dhawan is known for playing big shots in the powerplay over which further mount pressure right onto the opposition.

Also, like before Dhawan had a ball in the limited-overs fold. In 19 ODIs, Dhawan amassed 897 runs at the average of 49.83.

The opening batsman Dhawan further registered two hundred in 2018. Moreover, he smashed 127 fours and 11 sixes in 2018.

While relying on positive intent, Dhawan further made things easier for Team India in the run chase.

Glorious with the bat, Dhawan more often than not delivered goods for the national team in the ICC’s major events.

7. Jason Roy 894 in 22 ODIs:

English top-order batsman Jason Roy is known for playing terrific shots, and he is a treat to watch in the limited-overs cricket.

Owing to the control and precision, Roy makes things quite easier with the bat. While watching him bat alongside Alex Hales, Roy has delivered according to the expectations apart from the occasional failures.

The explosive opener represented England in 22 ODIs in 2018. He amassed 894 runs at an average of 40.63.

Also, having his best score of 180, Roy maintained his strike-rate of 105.05. He further smashed three tons and a solitary fifty in 2018 only.

8. Fakhar Zaman 875 in 17 ODIs:

Fakhar Zaman’s limited-overs success eventually won him prized Test cap. The southpaw had a remarkable run with the bat since 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England.

From his hundred against India at The Oval to his double hundred against Zimbabwe, Zaman had a meteoric rise in the white-ball cricket.

In 2018 alone, the powerful striker of the ball amassed 875 runs in 17 ODIs at the average of 67.30. He further recorded two tons and six half-centuries. During that particular period, Zaman smashed 101 fours and 13 sixes.

After facing 907 deliveries, Zaman scored runs at the strike-rate of 96.47.

9. Shai Hope 875 in 18 ODIs:

Windies Shai Hope is listed ninth who’ve scored highest runs in ODI for a particular year (2018). The promising youngster not only scored runs for the Caribbean national side but went on to cement his spot owing to his consistency.

Equally, put in plain words by his name ‘Hope’ Shai had a lot on offer to bring stability in the Windies batting line-up. Hope is among top-notch batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018.

In 2018, Shai scored 875 runs in 18 ODIs at the average of 77.3. He further registered three hundreds and as many fifties. Interestingly, Shai on three occasions missed out to open his account while donning the national colours.

He further scored runs at the strike-rate of 74.59.

 10. Mushfiqur Rahim 770 in 19 ODIs:

One of the finest batsmen for Bangladesh National Cricket Team over the years has been none other than wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim. Overall, he is the tenth owing to the list of batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018.

It has been said on numerous occasions for not taking him lightly over his physique. The pocket-sized dynamo played a significant role in shaping up Bangladesh cricket post-2005 alongside Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal in particular.

Rahim amassed 770 runs in 19 ODIs at the average of 55. He further smashed a solitary hundred and five fifties in 2018.

Here’s the table of batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018:

Serial No.	Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	100	50
1	V Kohli (INDIA)	14	14	1202	133.55	6	3
2	RG Sharma (INDIA)	19	19	1030	73.57	5	3
3	JM Bairstow (ENG)	22	22	1025	46.59	4	2
4	JE Root (ENG)	24	24	946	59.12	3	5
5	BRM Taylor (ZIM)	21	21	898	42.76	2	4
6	S Dhawan (INDIA)	19	19	897	49.83	3	2
7	JJ Roy (ENG)	22	22	894	40.63	3	1
8	Fakhar Zaman (PAK)	17	17	875	67.3	2	6
9	SD Hope (WI)	18	18	875	67.3	3	3
10	Mushfiqur Rahim (BDESH)	19	19	770	55	1	5
11	EJG Morgan (ENG)	22	22	756	42	0	7
12	SO Hetmyer (WI)	18	18	727	40.38	3	2
13	Rahmat Shah (AFG)	20	19	722	38	1	6
14	Tamim Iqbal (BDESH)	12	12	684	85.5	2	6
15	Imam-ul-Haq (PAK)	13	13	672	61.09	3	3
16	JC Buttler (ENG)	23	18	671	51.61	2	4
17	LRPL Taylor (NZ)	11	10	639	91.28	2	4
18	Sikandar Raza (ZIM)	18	18	633	39.56	0	5
19	Mohammad Shahzad (AFG)	18	18	607	35.7	1	4
20	H Masakadza (ZIM)	26	26	581	22.34	0	3
21	CS MacLeod (SCOT)	11	11	534	59.33	2	2
22	Babar Azam (PAK)	18	17	509	36.35	1	2
23	Shakib Al Hasan (BDESH)	15	13	497	38.23	0	5
24	AJ Finch (AUS)	11	11	493	44.81	3	1
25	A Balbirnie (IRE)	13	13	489	37.61	2	3
26	Rameez Shahzad (UAE)	8	8	472	78.66	2	3
27	KS Williamson (NZ)	11	11	468	46.8	2	1
28	Mohammad Nabi (AFG)	20	17	463	30.86	0	3
29	AD Hales (ENG)	14	14	457	35.15	1	3
30	WTS Porterfield (IRE)	13	13	450	34.61	2	1
31	PR Stirling (IRE)	13	13	450	34.61	1	2
32	SC Williams (ZIM)	11	11	448	49.77	1	3
33	Imrul Kayes (BDESH)	8	8	436	62.28	2	2
34	F du Plessis (SA)	8	8	434	62	2	0
35	MJ Guptill (NZ)	10	10	423	47	1	2
36	Mahmudullah (BDESH)	20	16	419	32.23	0	3
37	SE Marsh (AUS)	7	7	416	59.42	3	0
38	N Dickwella (SL)	14	12	415	34.58	0	3
39	NLTC Perera (SL)	17	15	415	34.58	0	2
40	JO Holder (WI)	15	15	405	33.75	0	3
41	AT Rayudu (INDIA)	11	10	392	56	1	3
42	MH Cross (SCOT)	11	11	387	38.7	2	0
43	DA Miller (SA)	12	12	384	34.9	1	2
44	RD Berrington (SCOT)	11	11	381	38.1	0	2
45	MP Stoinis (AUS)	13	13	376	28.92	0	4
46	CR Ervine (ZIM)	19	19	374	22	0	2
47	Najibullah Zadran (AFG)	16	13	373	41.44	0	3
48	R Powell (WI)	17	16	373	26.64	1	1
49	MDKJ Perera (SL)	12	11	367	33.36	0	3
50	MN Samuels (WI)	15	15	365	24.33	0	2

*The stats for batsmen with highest runs in ODIs in 2018were updated on January 1, 2019.