Top Batsmen With Highest Batting Average in ODI Cricket 2023

Highest Batting Average in ODI: One-day International (simply known as ODI) is a format of cricket that requires implementation of patience and aggression at the right time. Players, especially the batsmen, have the onus on their shoulders to fine-tune the innings and stay at the crease for as long as they can. Therefore, it is very crucial for them to maintain a balanced flow of runs so that they can score healthily without wasting the number of deliveries in an innings. It is very crucial to notice that the batsmen have to strike the same balance not just once but every time they are out in the middle.

A lot of batsmen over time have been pretty successful in being consistent with this approach and as a result, they have had a great average in ODIs. Let’s take a look at the top batsmen who have the highest average in ODI in the history.

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Top 20 Highest Batting Average in ODI Cricket

Rank	Name	Span	Mat	Inns	Runs	Ave
1	RN ten Doeschate	2006-2011	33	32	1541	67.00
2	Shubman Gill	2019-2023	38	38	2012	62.87
3	DJ Malan	2019-2023	25	25	1238	58.95
4	V Kohli	2008-2023	286	274	13437	58.16
5	Babar Azam	2015-2023	113*	110	5527	56.97
6	HE van der Dussen	2019-2023	53	47	2072	56.00
7	MG Bevan	1994-2004	232	196	6912	53.58
8	AB de Villiers	2005-2018	228	218	9577	53.50
9	DJ Mitchell	2021-2023	34	30	1293	51.72
10	IJL Trott	2009-2013	68	65	2819	51.25
11	T Bavuma	2016-2023	33	32	1426	50.92
12	MS Dhoni	2004-2019	350	297	10773	50.57
13	SD Hope	2016-2023	118	113	4940	50.40
14	KL Rahul	2016-2023	66	62	2468	50.36
15	HT Tector	2020-2023	40	37	1552	50.06
16	HM Amla	2008-2019	181	178	8113	49.46
17	RG Sharma	2007-2023	256	248	10423	49.16
18	Imam-ul-Haq	2017-2023	71*	70	3126	48.84
19	DP Conway	2021-2023	27	26	1123	48.82
20	JE Root	2013-2023	166	155	6418	48.62

Ryan Ten Doeschate (Netherlands)

Netherlands all-rounder Ryan Ten Doeschate is widely counted amongst the finest all-rounders in the cricket history. He also known for his pinch-hitting capabilities at the death. Ryan played a total of 33 matches in a career spanning nearly five years and did make the most of it.  With 1541 runs of 33 matches and an average of 67, the Netherlands all-rounder has the highest average in ODI history so far.

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Shubhman Gill

Indian youngster Shubman Gill has taken the world by surprise by pocketing centuries after centuries in the limited formats of the game. Gill has scored 2012 runs in just 38 matches with a tremendous average of 62.87. Having just started his career with such exceptional records, the Indian batsman is already at the threshold of an illustrious career and might just rank the highest with the highest average in the history of ODI.

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He Van der Dussen

South African cricket He Van der Dussen has had a diversified career playing for different leagues, tournaments etc across the globe. Dussen is widely regarded for his natural attacking style and has played a vital role at the bottom end of the innings. The South African averages 56.00 in ODIs with 2072 runs from 53 matches.

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Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam has been one of the most reliant cricketers for his side over the years. Babar has been a force to reckon with especially when his team struggled with early fall of wickets. Quite evidently, the Pakistan batsman averages 56.97 in ODIs with 5527 113 matches.

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Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli has anchored uncountable innings for his team in not just ODIs but also other formats of the game. The former Indian skipper has scored an enormous 13437 runs from 286 matches with an impressive average of 58.16 in a career spanning nearly fifteen years now. Kohli, also known as the run machine, has been exceptional in keeping his average at a spell-binding pedestal

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Michael Bevan (Australia)

Australian left-hander Michael Bevan was one of the most consistent players for his team. Bevan was also a part of the team that won the 1999 and 2003 World Cups. Bevan showcased a consistent average of 53.58 with 6912 runs from 232 matches.

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AB De Villiers (South Africa)

South African legend AB De Villiers was one of the most entertaining and aggressive players in the limited formats of the game. His unique and whimsical playing style would often confuse the bowlers in deciding the appropriate length to bowl. De Villiers scored 9577 runs with an average 53.5 from 228 matches.

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Temba Bavuma (South Africa)

South African wicket-keeper and captain Temba Bavuma is yet another consistent batsman who finds himself in the list. Bavuma averages 50.92 in 33 matches with over 1000 runs (1426) on the board.  He is also the only existing wicket-keeper batsman who is currently playing in the list.

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Jonathan Trott

Jonathan Trott is a former English batsman who played a total of 68 matches in four years. He scored 2819 runs with an average of 51.25 and was often regarded for his patient yet consistent mode of play. Also, Trott is the only English player to have the highest average in ODI.

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Imam-Ul-Haq

Pakistan left-hander Imam-Ul-Haq has been one of the best top-order batsmen for Pakistan over the years. Imam has played nearly 6 years in his ODI jersey and has scored 3126 runs in 71 matches with an average of 48.84.

FAQs

Who has the highest average in cricket history?

Ryan Ten Doeschate has the highest average in cricket history with an average of 67 from 33 matches

Which Indian player has the highest average in ODI?

Shubhman Gill has the highest average by an Indian player in ODI. He averages 63.08 from 29 matches.