Indian batters with the best batting average in each format
There have been several prominent Indian batters who have stamped their authority in the cricketing arena with their memorable performances. However, there are few batters who not only played some spectacular innings in their career but made runs on a very consistent basis. In this article, we will talk about Indian batters with the best all-format average. Let us begin:
3. Sachin Tendulkar (53.78 in Test)
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is still the best Indian batter in terms of average. The right-handed batter had played 200 Test matches and amassed 15,921 runs at an excellent average of 53.78. The legendary batter stroked 68 fifties and 51 hundred. Throughout his Test career, Sachin remained unbeaten a total of 33 times and faced some of the deadliest bowlers in the cricketing world with ease.
2. Virat Kohli (58.07 in ODIs)
The modern-day great Virat Kohli tops in the ODI format after maintaining an average of 58.07. Kohli can be named as one of the greatest limited-over batters as he has played numerous match-winning knocks for his country. Talking about his numbers in ODI cricket, the 33-year-old has played a total of 260 matches and has stroked 12,311 runs. The right-handed batter has smashed 64 fifties and 43 centuries in the 50-over format.
1. Virat Kohli (51.50 in T20Is)
Not only in ODIs, but Virat Kohli is also the best for the Men in Blue in the 20-over format. The right-handed batter plays at an average of 51.50 in T20Is and has played 97 matches for his country. Kohli has scored 3296 in the format with 30 fifties to his name. The senior batter will want to do well in the upcoming 2022 T20 World Cup and help India to clinch their second T20 World Cup.