India’s dominance at home was a defining feature of their ODI campaign 2024, with the team securing three series victories. However, the year was challenging, as India suffered a 3-0 whitewash against Australia on their turf. This article highlights India’s top run-scorers in the ODI format for 2024.
Most Runs for India in ODIs (2024):
1) Smriti Mandhana – 747 runs
The southpaw delivered an exceptional performance in ODIs in what was a record-setting year for Mandhana. She amassed 747 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 57, including four centuries and three fifties. Mandhana also ended the year as the highest run-scorer across the ODI format. Mandhana’s brilliance was evident in the home series against South Africa in July, where she scored her maiden ODI century on Indian soil with a stunning 117 in the first ODI at Bangalore. She followed it with a remarkable 136 in the second ODI—her highest individual score in the format—helping India secure a whitewash as the leading run-scorer of the series with 343 runs. Her contributions earned her the Player of the Series award. She continued her stellar form with a decisive century in the third ODI against New Zealand, guiding India to a 2-1 series victory. Later, during India’s tour of Australia, Mandhana scored a memorable 105 in the final ODI at the WACA, marking her ninth ODI century. Although the knock came in a losing cause, it exemplified her consistency and ability to deliver under pressure.
2) Harmanpreet Kaur – 396 runs
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur showcased her reliability in the middle order, aggregating 396 runs in 12 innings at an average of close to 40. Her performances included one century and one fifty, cementing her position as the second-highest run-scorer for India in 2024. Kaur’s standout performance came in the second ODI against South Africa in June, where she scored an unbeaten 103 off 88 balls, earning her the Player of the Match award. This marked her sixth ODI century. Another crucial contribution came in the third ODI against New Zealand, where her unbeaten 59 anchored India’s successful chase of 233 runs in the series decider. Kaur’s ability to stabilize the innings proved invaluable throughout the year.
3) Jemimah Rodrigues – 329 runs
Jemimah Rodrigues, at just 24 years old, had a steady year in ODIs, amassing 329 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 91. While she scored only one fifty, her year was marked by vital contributions and consistent starts. Her unbeaten 52 against the West Indies in the second ODI of the recently concluded series was her only half-century. Notably, Jemimah avoided being dismissed in single digits throughout the year, reflecting her ability to build innings. Her contributions often came at crucial moments, accelerating the scoring.
4) Harleen Deol – 230 runs
Harleen Deol made a strong comeback in 2024 after recovering from an ACL injury earlier in the year. She was included in India’s ODI squad for the series against Australia, where she showcased glimpses of form with scores of 19, 12, and 39. However, her true resurgence came during the subsequent home series against the West Indies. She scored a promising 44 in the first ODI, followed by a maiden century in the second ODI with an outstanding 115. This remarkable performance marked her return to form and Deol finished the year with 230 runs in six matches.
5) Deepti Sharma – 186 runs
India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma made crucial contributions lower down the order, scoring 186 runs in 10 innings. Although she didn’t register a fifty, her performances proved instrumental in several games. Deepti’s standout moments included a vital 41-run knock in the first ODI against New Zealand, where she was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance. Another notable contribution was her unbeaten 39 in the third ODI against the West Indies, where she guided India to a five-wicket victory.
