Stats: Which Batters Have The Most Runs In IND vs BAN ODIs?

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IND vs BAN: India are set to travel to Bangladesh for a 3-match ODI series followed by a 2-match test series. However, the ODI series will not be a part of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup Super League 2019-23 cycle. The 1st ODI will start on December 4th 2022. 

With the World Cup 2023 nearing, this series will act as an ideal opportunity for both teams to cement their combinations. While the regulars will come back to Bangladesh for team India after resting for the New Zealand tour, all eyes would be on which of the non-regulars are given a permanent chance in the ODI team. 

Here are the top 5 batters with the most runs in IND vs BAN ODIs. 

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#5. Gautam Gambhir (592 runs)

Former Indian southpaw opener Gautam Gambhir ranks 5th on this list with 592 runs in 11 matches, with an average of 59.20 while striking at 90.79. With a top score of 107*, Gambhir has smacked 2 centuries and 3 fifties against Bangladesh in ODIs. 

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#4. Tamim Iqbal (596 runs)

Bangladesh's left-handed opener Tamim Iqbal ranks next with 596 runs to his name in 18 innings. Iqbal averages 33.11 against India with a strike rate of 84.90. The Southpaw has smacked 7 fifties against India with a top score of 70 runs. Tamim Iqbal has scored 70 runs on three occasions against India in ODIs. 

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#3. Mushfiqur Rahim (628 runs)

Experienced Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushqifur Rahim ranks next on this list with a tally of 628 runs in 21 innings. Mushfiqur averages 34.88 against India while striking at 76.02, and has smacked a century and 3 half-centuries, with a top score of 117 runs. 

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#2. Rohit Sharma (660 runs)

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma ranks second on this list with 660 runs to his name in 13 matches, with an average of 60 and a strike rate of 93.35. The Hitman has scored 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries against Bangladesh, with a top score of 137 runs.

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#1. Virat Kohli (680 runs)

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli ranks atop this list with 680 runs in mere 12 matches. Kohli averages an impeccable 75.55 with an outstanding average of 99.27. The ace Indian batter has smashed 3 tons and 3 fifties against Bangladesh in ODI cricket.