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#1 Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is the top ranked batsman on this list and this doesn't come as a surprise to anyone. The Indian captain was on fire this year across all formats. Kohli scored an unmatched 1202 runs in just 14 ODIs at an unbelievable average of 133.55 with six tons. He pretty much scored against all teams and singlehandedly demolished South Africa in South Africa by scoring 558 runs in 6 ODIs.
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In Tests, Kohli was consistent as ever and scored 1322 runs in 13 matches at an average of 55.08. He was the highest run-scorer for India in South Africa and England. The skipper rescued them from many tough situations by leading from the front.
Kohli is the top ranked batsman in the ICC Test and ODI Rankings. In T20Is, Kohli scored 211 runs in 10 matches at an average of 30.14, including a match winning 61 against Australia in the 3rd T20I.
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