Most Runs in 2023 in all Formats Combined [ODI, T20, Test]

Most runs in 2023 in all formats combined:With a busy 2023 cricket calendar that includes the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, World Test Championship final, and major series like The Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophy, this year promises plenty of cricket action. Teams are working on balancing their strategies across ODIs, Tests, and T20Is, while batsmen face the tough task of adjusting their techniques to perform well in all formats.

This analysis looks at the  leading run scorers of 2023 so far across all international formats  ODIs, Tests and T20Is. The focus is on consistency across formats and the ability to shift gears between the diverse demands of the three versions of the game. 

Most Runs in 2023 Across All Formats

Here is the list of  top run scorer in international cricket in 2023  aggregating runs scored across Tests, ODIs and T20Is:

PLAYER	RUNS	INNINGS	AVERAGE	HIGH SCORE	100/50
Shubman Gill (IND)	2154	52	46.82	208	7/10
Virat Kohli (IND)	2048	36	66.06	186	8/10
Daryll Mitchell (NZ)	1989	55	40.59	134	6/9
Rohit Sharma (IND)	1800	39	48.64	131	4/11
Travis Head (AUS)	1698	42	43.53	163	3/9
Kusal Mendis (SL)	1690	46	39.30	245	3/10
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)	1650	44	42.30	146	5/9
Muhammad Waseem (UAE)	1645	47	35.76	119	1/11
Marnus Labuschagne (AUS)	1629	45	39.73	124	2/9
Mitchell Marsh (AUS)	1584	33	58.66	177*	3/11

Indian opener  Shubman Gill top the chart with 2154 runs  in 2023. His brilliant form has included a double century in ODIs and maiden century in T20Is. Gill scored over 700 runs in January alone, notching up 4 centuries across formats. 

Veteran  Virat Kohli  seems to have regained his touch in 2023, occupying 2nd place currently in 2023. His 2048 runs have come at a average of 66.06, boosted by 8 centuries and 10 fifties. 

This has resulted in seasoned ODI specialists like  Kohli, Rohit Sharma  and rising stars like  Shubman Gill  enjoying extended game time to find form and rhythm in the 50-over format.

Kohli’s Comeback

After struggling with form during 2021-22, Virat Kohli has made an incredible return to his best in 2023. With a renewed focus and hunger for runs, Kohli has already accumulated over 2,000 international runs this year, including 8 centuries and 10 fifties. He has equaled Ricky Ponting’s record of 71 international hundreds and surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries by an Indian batsman.

Shubman Gill

Young Indian opener Shubman Gill has risen to the top in 2023 with his brilliant batting performances across formats. Leading the run-scoring charts for the year, the 23-year-old has already crossed 2,154 runs, including a maiden Test double century, an ODI double century, and a T20I century.

Other Standout Performers

Australia’s Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne have both enjoyed successful stints, with Head scoring 1,698 runs and Labuschagne not far behind with 1,629 runs across formats. Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka and Najmul Hossain Shanto from Bangladesh have also impressed with their consistent performances.

Top Batsmen of 2023

Shubman Gill currently leads the batting charts with 2,154 runs, followed by Virat Kohli with 2,048 runs. Other top scorers include Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand with 1,989 runs and Rohit Sharma with 1,800 runs. These players have shown incredible consistency and skill, making 2023 a year of thrilling cricketing action across all formats.