Best Cricketers in 2023: Top 10 international players 

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Best Cricketers in 2023

With 5 days remaining for the year to conclude, it would be fascinating to glimpse a list of 10 international best cricketers in 2023, highlighted by their amazing records.

Many cricketers have experienced the year 2023, as the turning- point in their lives in an affirmative way.

Several records were broken and many sensational moments were created by different players, displaying their best talents to the world.

Mainly, Aussie cricketers have been riding on their fortunes, triumphing in the , , and the .

Exploring the list of best cricketers in 2023 would be extremely intriguing for many cricket fans.

List of 10 best cricketers in 2023: Unique records achieved in the year

Here is a list of the 10 best cricketers in 2023 listed below along with their remarkable achievements in the year:

1. Virat Kohli: INDIA

The year 2023 would be one of the most memorable years for Virat Kohli by shattering these lifetime records of the legendary cricketers and achieving new milestones in his career:

  • First batsman to reach 50th ODI century.
  • Achieving 765 runs in a single edition of World Cup 2023, thereby surpassing Sachin’s previous record of 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup
  • Accumulated a total of 1,377 runs in 27 ODIs this year.
  • Achieved his 2nd best ODI score of 166 runs against Sri Lanka.
  • Gained his first “Player of the Tournament” award in World Cups.
  • Accomplished 6 centuries and 8 half-centuries in international cricket- Tests and ODIs.
  • Succeeded in achieving his highest World Cup score of 117 runs against New Zealand in the semi-finals.
  • 2nd highest run scorer in World Cups with a total of 1795 runs, thereby surpassing Ricky Ponting’s lifetime record.
  • Scored 186 runs against Australia and ended his 3-year drought by scoring a test century.

These records indicate that Virat Kohli ranks as one of the best cricketers in 2023.  

2. Rohit Sharma: INDIA

As a captain, it would be difficult for Rohit Sharma to overcome the shocking defeat of the 2023 World Cup finals against the Aussies.

But, as an opening batsman, Rohit Sharma created many sensational records this year, despite playing a selfless innings:

  • A player with the maximum sixes in World Cup 2023 by smashing 31 sixes in 11 innings.
  • Strikes most sixes in ICC Men’s World Cup ( 54 sixes in 28 innings) by surpassing Chris Gayle and Ab De Villiers’ lifetime record.
  • Led his team to consecutive 10 matches in a single World Cup.
  • Achieved the longest winning streak as a captain in a solo edition of the World Cup, surpassing MS Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly’s record.
  • 2nd highest scorer of the 2023 World Cup by amassing 597 runs in 11 innings.
  • Scored 1,795 runs in 34 international matches ( excluding the South African test series).

These records prove that Rohit Sharma is still among the best cricketers in 2023.

3. Travis Head: AUSTRALIA

Being popularly recognized as the “2023 World Cup final hero”, Travis Head achieved the biggest moments this year with these exceptional records:

  • Scored 163 runs from 174 balls in the ICC World Test Championship final 2021-23 against India.
  • A match-winning knock of 137 runs from 120 balls against India in the World Cup 2023 finals.
  • Accumulated a total of 1,681 runs in 30 international matches.
  • Achieved 570 runs in 13 ODIs with 2 centuries and 13 fifties.
  • Acquired his best T20I score of 91 runs from 48 balls against South Africa.

Overall, Travis Head’s international records confirm him amongst the group of best Australian cricketers in 2023.

4. Shubman Gill: INDIA

Being crowned as the “Prince of Indian Cricket”, Shubman Gill began the year 2023 with a solid performance by creating a sensation in different formats of cricket:

  • Scored his first ODI double-century as well as his highest score of 208 from 149 balls against New Zealand.
  • Becomes the 5th Indian cricketer to score a double century in ODIs after Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan
  • He achieved his first T20I century of 126 runs from 63 balls against New Zealand.
  • Accomplished the highest individual T20I score as an Indian batsman. Also, the 11th most individual score as a T20 international batter.
  • Orange cap holder in IPL 2023– scored 890 runs in 17 innings.
  • Accumulated a total of 2,126  runs in 46 international innings, including 7 centuries and 10 fifties.
  • Succeeded in achieving his first “Player of the Tournament” award in IPL.

These records highlight Shubman Gill’s exceptional performance among the Indian best cricketers in 2023.

5. Rachin Ravindra: NEW ZEALAND

Making his ODI debut in 2023, Rachin Ravindra achieved remarkable records in international cricket and experienced a memorable year in his career: 

  • Made his ODI World Cup debut.
  • Simultaneously scored his maiden century in the World Cup and ODIs against England.
  • Includes his best ODI score of 123 runs from 96 balls against England, which was his maiden century in ODIs.
  • Before turning 25, he broke Sachin’s record of 523 runs in the 1996 World Cup when the Master Blaster was 23 years old. Rachin Ravindra at the same age surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring 578 runs in 10 innings.
  • Became the 4th highest run scorer in World Cup 2023.
  • Acquired by Chennai Super Kings for INR 1.8 crores during the IPL auction.

Rachin Ravindra’s notable records in ODIs make him rank among the other best cricketers in 2023.

6. Mohammed Shami: INDIA

Starting his 2023 World Cup journey by missing 3 matches, Mohammed Shami created a sensation in the entire tournament and had a great year by achieving many remarkable records.

Here are some of the notable records that make Shami lead among the best cricketers in 2023:

  • Took 24 wickets in 7 World Cup innings.
  • Highest wicket-taker of the 2023 World Cup tournament.
  • Achieved his career-best 7-wicket haul against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the tournament. It includes his best bowling figures of 7-57.
  • Became the Purple cap holder of the IPL 2023 tournament by taking 28 wickets in 17 matches.
  • Surpassed former Indian pacer Zaheer Kan’s lifetime record ( 44 wickets in 23 innings) to become the highest wicket-taker for India in World Cups ( 55 wickets in 18 innings).

7. Gerald Coetzee: SOUTH AFRICA

Making his debut in international cricket this year, Gerald Coetzee as a pace bowler achieved exceptional records across all formats in 2023:

  • Grabbed 46 wickets in 20 international matches.
  • Took 20 wickets in 8 World Cup innings.
  • Became the first South African bowler to grab the most wickets in a single World Cup edition.
  • Ranked as the 5th highest wicket-taker in World Cup 2023.
  • Gained 31 wickets in 14 ODIs. Whereas, in tests, he took 9 wickets in 4 innings and 6 wickets in 4 T20 international innings
  • His best bowling figures across all three different formats are shown below:
    • Tests: 3-37
    • ODIs: 4-44
    • T20Is: 3-32

Gerald’s bowling figures certify him among the international’s best cricketers in 2023.

8. Mitchell Starc: AUSTRALIA

To enhance his reputation as a great Australian bowler, Mitchell Starc saved his best performance for WTC 2023, The Ashes, and the CWC 2023.

  • Took 16 wickets in 11 innings of the World Cup 2023 tournament.
  • 12th Highest wicket-taker of the ODI World Cup 2023.
  • Leading wicket-taker in the Ashes 2023 with 23 wickets.
  • Became the top expensive player in IPL history
  • Kolkata Knight Riders offered him a package of INR 24.75 crores, thereby becoming the costliest player in IPL 2024 auction
  • His valuable contribution of 55-3 in 10 overs during the 2023 World Cup finals proved to be crucial for his team

Overall, Mitchell Starc’s performance in the CWC 2023 finals, makes him secure his place among the Aussies’ best cricketers in 2023.

9. Daryll Mitchell: NEW ZEALAND

Serving as the pillar of the Black Caps squad, Daryll Mitchell perfectly fulfilled Kane Williamson’s absence.

  • 5th highest run scorer in World Cup 2023.
  • 552 runs in 10 innings with his best score of 134 runs in the CWC 2023 tournament.
  • Achieved 1,956 runs in 48 international matches and 52 innings. It includes 6 centuries and 9 fifties as well.
  • As an all-rounder, Daryll grabbed 11 wickets across all three different formats this year.
  • Became the 3rd most expensive player in IPL 2024 auction. Chennai Super Kings grabbed Daryll Mitchell for INR 14 crores.

The 30-year all-rounder blossomed with his talent and became the 2nd successful New Zealand batsman in World Cup 2023. His best performance places him among the New Zealand’s best cricketers in 2023.

10. Pat Cummins: AUSTRALIA

As an Australian skipper, Pat Cummins shuts critics by exhibiting a pure combination of calmness and class cricket. Here are the remarkable achievements of Pat Cummins in 2023 as a captain and a pace bowler:

  • Guided his team to the 6th World Cup title.
  • Clinched the World Test Championship Trophy 2023.
  • Became the 2nd most costliest player in IPL history.
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad offered him INR 20.50 crores, thereby becoming the 2nd highest expensive player in the IPL 2024 auction. 
  • Took 49 wickets in 23 international matches. It includes his best bowling figures of 91-6. A majority of 32 wickets were grabbed in tests whereas the remaining 17 wickets were gained in ODIs this year.

Finally, Pat Cummins gives a perfect response to critics by ranking among the best cricketers in 2023