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Shreyas Iyer vs KL Rahul? - Who has scored more runs in ODIs in 2026?

The 2026 ODI season highlighted a striking contrast between two of India’s top batsmen, with KL Rahul emerging as the standout performer in run-scoring. Across 10 matches and 8 innings, Rahul amassed 323 runs, including two centuries—one of them an unbeaten 129—and maintained an impressive average of 80.75.

His aggressive approach was evident in a strike rate of 136.28, featuring 29 fours and 11 sixes, while his four unbeaten innings underscored his ability to finish matches decisively. In contrast, Shreyas Iyer, despite playing 9 matches and 9 innings, managed 219 runs with a single half-century and a highest score of 66, resulting in a modest average of 27.37 and a more conservative strike rate of 84.55.

Though Iyer reached a career milestone by crossing 3,000 ODI runs in June 2026, Rahul’s dominance in 2026 was clear, outpacing Iyer by 104 runs and showcasing a blend of consistency and explosive batting that defined his year.

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