Abhishek leads, Gill included despite World Cup snub: India’s top T20I run-scorers in 2025

Kaushik Kashyap

India’s top T20I run-scorers 2025. [Source - AFP]India’s top T20I run-scorers 2025. [Source - AFP]

Indian cricket saw many ups and downs in 2025, but in T20Is, it was one-way traffic. The team had a stellar year, highlighted by the Asia Cup 2025 triumph and wins in all three bilateral series they played, showcasing their dominance in the shortest format.

The batting unit was at the heart of this success, with consistent performances across the year. The year also marked the meteoric rise of Abhishek Sharma, who became a mainstay in the lineup. Let’s dive into the top five highest run-scorers for India in T20Is in 2025.

5. Sanju Samson - 222 runs

Number five on the list is Sanju Samson, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, who had an intriguing year, taking on multiple roles as the team placed its trust in his abilities throughout 2025.

Across 11 innings, Samson scored 222 runs at an average of 20.18 and a strike-rate of 126.85, including one impressive half-century against Oman in the Asia Cup, proving his versatility at both the top and middle-order.

4. Shubman Gill - 291 runs

Shubman Gill, India’s fourth-highest T20I run-scorer in 2025, had a dramatic finish to the year. After a promising Asia Cup start, the right-hander faced a streak of low scores towards season’s end.

In 15 innings opening for India, Gill scored 291 runs at an average of 24.25 with a strike rate of 137.26. Despite being given extended opportunities at the top, he was eventually sidelined from India's T20 World Cup squad.

3. Hardik Pandya - 302 runs

Hardik Pandya, who looked in ferocious form against South Africa, claimed third place among India’s highest T20I run-scorers in 2025. The all-rounder finished the year strong, scoring 302 runs in 12 innings at an average of 33.55 and a strike rate of 153.29.

His tally includes three half-centuries, two of which came in the recently concluded series against South Africa, where he had the best of times. These innings often turned matches in India’s favor in the second half of the innings.

2. Tilak Varma - 567 runs

Tilak Varma claims second place on the list after a terrific revival in his T20I career since returning to the side in late 2024. The southpaw became a mainstay for India's batting in 2025, scoring 567 runs across multiple batting positions.

Moreover, finished with an average of 47.25 and a strike-rate of 129.15, including four half-centuries. His standout moment came in the Asia Cup final, where he powered India to a dramatic victory over Pakistan, the highlight of his 2025 campaign.

1. Abhishek Sharma - 859 runs

Abhishek Sharma, the standout T20I batter of 2025, sits atop India’s batting charts. His sensational year began with the England series in January-February, followed by a breathtaking Asia Cup campaign and player of the series performances in the Australia series.

He finished the year with a remarkable 859-run tally at a strike rate of 193.46 and an average of 42.95, including five half-centuries and a century. His consistency and impact made him India’s most formidable T20I batter in 2025.