Most T20I Runs For India: India's dominance in T20 internationals throughout 2025 was driven by a fearless batting approach and a new generation of performers stepping up on the big stage.
Under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, the top-ranked T20I side enjoyed a highly successful year, highlighted by an unbeaten T20 Asia Cup triumph and multiple bilateral series wins, despite the captain enduring a lean run with the bat.
1) Abhishek Sharma: Leading India's run charts in 2025 was Abhishek Sharma, who emerged as the standout batter of the year. The left-hander amassed a remarkable 859 runs in 21 T20Is, scoring at a staggering strike rate of 193.46. His consistency was matched by explosiveness, as he registered five half-centuries and a century. Abhishek's
finest moment came in the home series against England, where he smashed a record-breaking 135 off just 54 balls at the Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for India's emphatic 4-1 series win.
2) Tilak Varma: Tilak Varma finished the year as India's second-highest run-scorer in T20Is, underlining his growing importance in the middle order. The left-hander accumulated 567 runs in 20 matches, including four half-centuries. His calm and composed knock of an unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final proved decisive as India defeated Pakistan to lift their ninth Asia Cup title across formats.
3) Hardik Pandya: All-rounder Hardik Pandya also made a significant impact with the bat upon his return to white-ball cricket. Playing 15 T20Is in 2025, Hardik scored 302 runs, providing stability and power in the middle order during key moments, particularly in the home series against South Africa.
4) Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill had a mixed year in the shortest format but still finished among India's leading run-getters. The opener scored 291 runs in 15 T20Is, with flashes of brilliance that included a milestone moment in Australia, where Abhishek became the second-fastest Indian to reach 1,000 T20I runs by innings.
5) Sanju Samson: Rounding off the top five is Sanju Samson, who contributed 222 runs from 15 matches. While opportunities were shared among several batters, Samson made his presence felt with a half-century and valuable cameos across the season.
India's batting firepower played a crucial role in an impressive overall record in 2025. The Men in Blue won 16 of their 21 T20Is, secured three consecutive bilateral series victories, and extended their unbeaten run in T20I series and tournaments to 14.
As India prepare to defend their ICC T20 World Cup title next year, the performances of Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma and company offer strong signs that the batting unit is well-equipped for future challenges.
