By Admin 
The Indian team has always been known for its strong batting in ODI cricket. For decades, India has produced such great players who not only scored runs but also showed the ability to change the course of the match. The list of batsmen who have scored the most runs for India in One Day Internationals is proof that the backbone of Indian cricket has always been the top order. This list includes such names from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, who took Team India to new heights in different eras.
Sachin Tendulkar
The record of scoring most runs in ODI for India is in the name of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. He played 463 ODI matches between 1989 and 2012 and scored 18,426 runs. His average during this period was 44.83. Sachin also gave the first double century in ODI cricket. He has 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries in his name.
Virat Kohli
If we talk about the biggest stars of the current era in ODI cricket, then Virat Kohli’s name comes at the top. Between 2008 and 2025, he has scored 14,557 runs in 308 matches. With an impressive average of 58.46, Virat is among the most influential batsmen in ODI history. He has 53 centuries and 76 half-centuries to his name, which shows his consistency and fitness. Kohli is also called chase master, because his record while chasing the target has been very strong.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has made his own identity in ODI cricket. He has scored 11,516 runs in 279 matches. His best score is 264 runs, which is still the highest individual score in ODI history. Rohit has 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries in his name. The special thing is that he has hit 355 sixes, which shows his aggressive batting.
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly has not only been a batsman but also a leader. He scored 11,221 runs in 308 ODI matches. He has 22 centuries and 71 half-centuries in his name. Ganguly gave confidence to the Indian team in difficult times and developed the mindset of winning on foreign soil.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is called ‘The Wall’ and he made important contribution for India in ODI cricket also. He scored 10,768 runs in 340 matches. Dravid’s batting may not have been very attractive, but his role was very important in handling the team in times of crisis.