Rahul Dravid to Matthew Hayden: Top 7 players with the most ODI runs scored in a calendar year

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 1894 runs

The legendary India batter was at the top of his game throughout the year 1998 and he played several magnificent ODI knocks, the format in which he played 38 matches during that year.

2. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 1767 runs

The former India skipper was terrific for the Men in Blue with the bat during the year 1999. The ODI World Cup was held that year where Ganguly played brilliantly and finished the year in superb fashion as well.

3. Rahul Dravid (India) – 1761 runs

Dravid was also in top form during the year 1999, smacking tons of runs in one-day cricket. The legendary India batter was terrific and gave valiant contributions for the Men in Blue in the 43 ODIs he played during the year.

4. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 1611 runs

Back in the year 1996, Tendulkar announced himself to the world scoring a record-breaking number of ODI runs during the year. The legendary batter remained in top form throughout the year and decimated several opposing bowling attacks.

5. Matthew Hayden (Australia) – 1611 runs

The legendary Australia batter featured in a total of 32 ODIs throughout the year 2007, playing numerous superb knocks. Hayden was at the top of his game and was one of if not Australia’s most important player during the year.

6. Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) – 1595 runs

The former Pakistan batter was terrific for the Men in Green in one-day cricket during the year 1996. Anwar destroyed almost every bowling attack he faced in the format and played numerous memorable knocks during the year.

7. Shubman Gill (India) – 1584 runs

The India batter was in incredible form throughout the year 2023 and cemented his place in the Men in Blue’s playing XI in ODIs. Gill played many fantastic knocks in the one-day format throughout the year.