India defeated South Africa by 30 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 19 in the fifth and final T20I of the series. The Men in Blue posted 231-5 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first. In response, South Africa managed only 201-8 in their 20 overs. With this win, India sealed the series 3-1, as one match was abandoned due to fog.

Following the Ahmedabad victory, India concluded their international schedule for 2025. The team played 21 T20I matches this year, winning 15 and losing three, giving them a win percentage of 71.42. Two matches ended in a draw, and one match was tied.

The year also saw several memorable performances by Indian batters. Here is the list of the top five Indian batters with the most runs in T20Is in 2025, highlighting the players who made a mark in the shortest format.

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Top 5 Indian Batters with Most T20I Runs in 2025

5. Sanju Samson (222 runs)

Keeper-batter Sanju Samson is fifth on the list of Indian batters with the most runs in T20Is in 2025. In 15 matches (11 innings), he scored 222 runs at an average of 20.18 and a strike rate of 126.85, with one half-century.

Samson's best score in 2025 was 56 off 45 balls against Oman in Abu Dhabi during the Asia Cup in September. The knock included three fours and three sixes. He also scored 39 off 23 against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 and 24 off 21 in the final against Pakistan.

After missing a few matches, Samson returned for the Ahmedabad T20I against South Africa and finished the year with 37 off 22, hitting four fours and two sixes.

4. Shubman Gill (291 runs)

Shubman Gill is fourth on the list. In 15 matches, he scored 291 runs at an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 137.26. He did not score any half-centuries in T20Is in 2025.

Gill’s best score was 47 off 28 balls against Pakistan in Dubai during the Asia Cup. He also scored 46 off 39 against Australia in Carrara and 37* off 20 against Australia in Canberra.

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3. Hardik Pandya (302 runs)

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is third on the list. In 15 matches, he scored 302 runs at an average of 33.55 and a strike rate of 153.29, with three fifties.

Pandya scored 63 off 25 balls against South Africa in Ahmedabad, hitting five fours and five sixes. He also made 53 off 30 balls against England in Pune and an unbeaten 59 off 28 against South Africa in Cuttack.

2. Tilak Varma (567 runs)

Tilak Varma is India’s second-highest run-scorer in T20Is in 2025. He played 20 matches (18 innings), scoring 567 runs at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 129.15, with four half-centuries.

Varma scored 72* off 55 against England in Chennai, 69* off 53 in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, 62 off 34 against South Africa in Mullanpur, and 73 off 42 against South Africa in Ahmedabad.

1. Abhishek Sharma (859 runs)

Opener Abhishek Sharma is Team India’s leading run-scorer in T20Is in 2025. He played all 21 matches and scored 859 runs at an average of 42.95 and a strike rate of 193.46, with one hundred and five half-centuries.

Abhishek scored 135 off 54 balls against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, hitting seven fours and 13 sixes. He also made 79 off 34 against England at Eden Gardens, 74 off 39 against Pakistan in Dubai during the Asia Cup, and many other strong knocks throughout the year.

A video of photographers running behind Mahieka Sharma as he exited the Mumbai restaurant went viral on December 09 as a section of fans shared it widely on social media platforms, besides speculating whether it was the clip that promoted the Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya’s response. He shared the message for the paparazzi on her Instagram story.

The Indian all-rounder urged the media personnel to respect the personal boundaries, despite highlighting that the public eye generally comes with attention and scrutiny when they have picked up this life. He acknowledged that the public figures attract attention but should be treated with dignity in certain moments.   

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“I understand that living in the public eye comes with attention and scrutiny; it's part of the life I've chosen. But today, something happened that crossed a line. I understand that living in the public eye comes with attention and scrutiny; it's part of the life I've chosen. But today something happened that crossed a line.” Hardik expressed on his Instagram story.

Hardik Pandya hits back at paparazzi for Mahieka Sharma’s inappropriate photo

Hardik has been out of action since the group-stage clash against Sri Lanka of the Asia Cup 2025, as he missed the final of the event and the away Australia series, along with the home ODI series against South Africa. However, his eyes will be keen on the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

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“This isn't about headlines or who clicked what, it's about basic respect. Women deserve dignity. Everyone deserves boundaries. To the media brothers who work hard every day: I respect your hustle, and I always cooperate. But I'm requesting you all, please be a little more mindful. Not everything needs to be captured. Not every angle needs to be taken. Let's keep some humanity in this game. Thank you.” Pandya shared on social media.

Hardik made his relationship with the fashion model official by sharing photos of them from a beach in October. The duo was spotted at the Mumbai airport, which marked their first public appearance together.

In 17th match of the DPL 2025, East Delhi Riders held their nerve to beat West Delhi Lions by just 2 runs in a heart-stopping finish. Batting first, the Riders put up a fighting score, thanks to a superb knock from Arpit Rana, and then sealed the game with tight bowling in the final overs.

The Riders didn’t start well, losing Sujal Singh early for 7. But Arpit Rana played a brilliant innings of 47 runs from 31 balls, hitting 7 fours and 3 sixes. Hardik Sharma added 37 from 27 balls, while Rounak Waghela’s quick 12 from 6 balls helped take the score to 158.

Chasing 159, the Lions came out swinging as Ankit Kumar smashed 42 off just 16 balls in the powerplay. Krish Yadav kept the chase alive with 44 from 39 balls, but timely wickets of Ayush Doseja (26) and Mayank Gusain (27) slowed them down. Bowlers Mayank Rawat (2/18) and Rounak Waghela (2/32) were spot on at the death. In the end, the Lions needed 3 runs off the last ball but could only take a single, giving the Riders a thrilling 2-run win.

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