With fewer fielders protecting the boundary and favourable conditions, the ODI powerplays undoubtedly provide the batsmen with an ideal opportunity to score match-winning runs for their teams. The glorious history of the ODI, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous legendary batsmen, including Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Martin Guptill, David Warner and many others, have scored an unbelievable aggregate of runs for their respective teams in the ODI powerplays and have successfully set the tone of the innings for their squads against the ruthless bowling attack of the opponent teams. Have you ever wondered about the top four batsmen who have scored the highest number of runs in the ODI powerplays? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four batsmen with the most runs in the ODI powerplays.
Top 4 Batsmen With Most Runs in the ODI Powerplays
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Rohit Sharma, India – 3,760 Runs
The legendary Indian international cricketer and former skipper of the Indian national cricket team, Rohit Sharma, is at the first spot in our list of the top four batsmen who have scored the highest runs in the ODI power plays. Often regarded as one of the greatest batsmen and one of the most influential skippers in the history of international cricket, Rohit Sharma has played a total of 276 ODI matches as of November 2025 and has scored a phenomenal total of 11,370 runs at an average of 49.2 and a blistering strike rate of 92.7.
Additionally, the trailblazing Indian former skipper Rohit Sharma has also scored an unbelievable total of 3,760 runs in the powerplays which continues to be an unbeatable record as of November 2025, speaking volumes about his unwavering dominance in the One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
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Quinton de Kock, South Africa – 3,098 Runs
At the second spot in our list of the top four batsmen with most runs in the ODI powerplays, we have the trailblazing South African international cricketer and former skipper of the South African national cricket squad, Quinton de Kock. Widely regarded as one of the most successful wicket-keeper-batters of all-time, Quinton de Kock has played a record total of 158 ODI matches as of November 2025 and has scored a phenomenal total of 7,009 runs at a blistering average of 46.7 and an unbelievable strike rate of 96.5.
Throughout his star-studded ODI career as of November 2025, the South African cricketing stalwart, Quinton de Kock has also scored a record total of 3,098 runs in the ODI powerplays which continues to be the second-highest aggregate as of 2025 ranking him at the second spot in our list.
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Shikhar Dhawan, India – 3,023 Runs
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four batsmen who have scored the highest runs in the ODI power plays, we have the legendary Indian former international cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, who played as an opening batsman across various international formats of cricket for the ‘Men in Blue’ squad. Throughout his glorious One-Day Internationals (ODIs) career, which spanned from 2010 to 2022, Shikhar Dhawan played a total of 167 ODI matches and scored a breathtaking total of 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1 and a phenomenal strike rate of 91.3.
Also, the legendary Indian former international cricketer Shikhar Dhawan managed to score a total of 3,023 runs in the ODI powerplays which continues to be the third-highest aggregate as of November 2025. Although Shikhar Dhawan announced his official retirement from all formats of international cricket in August 2024, his legacy continues to reverberate in the annals of international cricket.
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David Warner, Australia – 3,021 Runs
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four batsmen with most runs in the ODI powerplays, we have the iconic Australian former international cricketer David Warner, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of international cricket. As of 2025, David Warner continues to hold the record for scoring the highest number of international centuries as an opening batsman across all international formats, speaking volumes about his dominance in the game.
Throughout his star-studded ODI career, David Warner played a total of 161 matches and scored a record total of 6,932 runs at an average of 45.3 and a strike rate of 97.3. Also, the Australian batting sensation, David Warner scored a total of 3,021 runs in the powerplays of the ODI format which continues to be the fourth-highest aggregate as of November 2025 ranking him at the fourth spot in our list.
