Virat Kohli vs. Rohit Sharma: Who is India's leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2025? – sportingnews.com

Vishal Bhawani
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The 2025 ODI calendar year has been one of fine margins, standout knocks, and remarkable consistency at the top of the order.
India’s white-ball core once again revolved around two familiar names — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — with performances spread across bilateral series and global tournaments.
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According to season aggregates compiled from official match data, India’s batting success was built on strong starts, reliable middle-order support, and a run race that stayed undecided until the final month of the year.
With global stars also piling on runs, the broader ODI landscape in 2025 offers useful context for where India’s best truly stand.
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As per season totals, Virat Kohli finished as India’s leading ODI run-scorer in 2025, edging past Rohit Sharma by just one run.
Kohli’s tally was boosted by a prolific home series against South Africa in December, while Rohit’s consistency kept him level for most of the year.
India’s Champions Trophy triumph also played a key role in shaping these numbers, with several batters contributing in crucial moments.
Shreyas Iyer remained a mainstay at number 4, crossing the 400-run mark for the third consecutive calendar year.
On the global stage, England’s Joe Root topped the charts, underlining his control and adaptability across conditions.
India placed two batters inside the world top 10, reflecting their strong ODI year and tournament success.
Vishal Bhawani is a writer and sub-editor based in Indore, India. He holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
 
Vishal has previously contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and run his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.

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