The year 2023 saw exceptional batting performances, with the top scorer registering eight centuries, followed closely by another with seven. Several players contributed five or more, excelling across formats. One batter dominated the World Cup, while another showcased all-format brilliance, making it a year of outstanding consistency and milestones.
6) Devon Conway – 5 Centuries
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has enjoyed a remarkable year in 2023. After being among the leading run-scorers in IPL 2023, he notched up five centuries in 39 innings, making him the sixth-highest century scorer across all formats. Conway’s adaptability allows him to excel in diverse conditions, whether in the subcontinent, England, or his home turf.
He registered his maiden ODI century in 2023 against Bangladesh with a brilliant 126 off 110 balls. From there, he mastered the art of converting starts into centuries, finishing the year with five international hundreds. With his elegant stroke play, composed head position, and precise footwork, Conway stands out as one of the most stylish left-handed batters in the world.
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Highest Score |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 39 | 152* |
5) Najmul Hossain Shanto – 5 Centuries
Bangladesh’s 25-year-old rising star, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has made a strong impact across formats. He has proven to be an explosive batter in white-ball cricket while maintaining reliability in Tests. Batting at No. 3, Shanto registered five centuries in 37 innings across all formats in 2023.
The Bangladesh cricket board placed its trust in Shanto, and he has repaid that faith with crucial performances, particularly in the World Cup. His highest score of the year was an impressive 146. With further refinement and composure, he has the potential to reach greater heights in international cricket.
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Highest Score |
| N.H.Shanto | 5 | 37 | 146 |
4) Quinton De Kock – 5 Centuries
Quinton de Kock deserves the top spot on this list due to the remarkable pace at which he scored his centuries. While other star players needed 35-40 innings to reach 6-7 centuries, de Kock smashed five hundreds in just 23 matches in 2023—an extraordinary feat.
The South African opener bid farewell to ODI cricket after the 2023 World Cup, making his final matches truly memorable. Out of his five centuries, four came during the World Cup, where he showcased his trademark aggressive batting and proved why he remains one of the most impactful openers in modern cricket.
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Highest Score |
| Q.D.Kock | 5 | 23 | 174 |
3) Daryl Mitchell – 6 Centuries
Daryl Mitchell has been a standout performer for New Zealand, delivering crucial knocks when his team needed them the most. Whether in the World Test Championship or the 2023 ODI World Cup, his consistency never wavered, finishing the year with six centuries in 52 innings. Despite his exceptional performances, Mitchell hasn’t always received the limelight he truly deserves.
Surpassing established names like Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in terms of centuries in 2023 speaks volumes about his skill and temperament. His best knock of the year came in the World Cup, where he scored a brilliant 134 against India in a high-pressure clash.
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Highest Score |
| Daryl Mitchell | 6 | 52 | 134 |
2) Shubman Gill – 7 Centuries
India’s “King” and “Prince” share a strong bond on the field, and their stats reflect it as well. Shubman Gill has been in the form of his career, smashing seven centuries in 47 innings, placing him second on the list of most centuries in 2023 across all formats.
Gill started the year on a high, registering his maiden international double century with a stunning 208 off 149 balls against New Zealand. He maintained his dominance across formats, proving his critics wrong in T20Is by scoring the fastest century in the format. His consistency across all three formats has firmly established him as one of India’s brightest batting stars.
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Highest Score |
| Shubman Gill | 7 | 50 | 208 |
1) Virat Kohli – 8 Centuries
King Kohli has reclaimed his throne in world cricket, finishing 2023 with the most centuries across all formats—eight in just 34 matches. Whether in bilateral series, the Asia Cup, or the ICC ODI World Cup, he showcased his masterclass throughout the year, making a stunning comeback after a two-year rough patch without a single century.
Most of Kohli’s centuries came in ODIs, where he displayed vintage form with his signature strokes. He played a crucial role in India’s World Cup campaign, rescuing the team on multiple occasions with match-defining hundreds. His highest score of the year was a commanding 186 in Test cricket against Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Highest Score |
| Virat Kohli | 8 | 34 | 186 |