Top 10 Highest Run Scorers in International Cricket: From Sachin to Virat
Cricket fans always have one burning question—who has scored the most runs in international cricket?
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1. Sachin Tendulkar – 34,357 Runs (664 Matches)
Nicknamed the "God of Cricket", Sachin Tendulkar's record confirms his legendary status.
2. Kumar Sangakkara – 28,016 Runs (594 Matches)
Sri Lanka's elegant left-hander remained consistent across all formats.
3. Ricky Ponting – 27,483 Runs (560 Matches)
Australian captain Ponting's leadership and batting were both iconic.
4. Virat Kohli – 27,173+ Runs (522 Matches)
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5. Jacques Kallis – 25,534 Runs (519 Matches)
Kallis proved dominance with both batting and bowling.
6. Rahul Dravid – 24,177 Runs (504 Matches)
Dravid's technique and patience were unmatched.
7. Mahela Jayawardene – 24,137 Runs (652 Matches)
Mahela was known for his elegance and calm batting.
8. Brian Lara – 22,358 Runs (430 Matches)
Lara's 400* remains the highest individual Test score ever.
9. Shivnarine Chanderpaul – 20,988 Runs (454 Matches)
Chanderpaul's unique stance and discipline defined his long career.
10. Chris Gayle – 19,594 Runs (483 Matches)
"Universe Boss" Chris Gayle dominated T20 and ODI with aggressive batting.
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Format-Wise Highest Run Scorers
Most Runs in Test Cricket – Top 10
- Sachin Tendulkar – 15,921
- Ricky Ponting – 13,378
- Jacques Kallis – 13,289
- Rahul Dravid – 13,288
- Alastair Cook – 12,472
- Kumar Sangakkara – 12,400
- Brian Lara – 11,953
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul – 11,867
- Mahela Jayawardene – 11,814
- Joe Root – 11,571
Most Runs in ODI Cricket – Top 10
- Sachin Tendulkar – 18,426
- Kumar Sangakkara – 14,234
- Ricky Ponting – 13,704
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 13,430
- Virat Kohli – 13,027
- Mahela Jayawardene – 12,650
- Inzamam-ul-Haq – 11,739
- Jacques Kallis – 11,579
- Sourav Ganguly – 11,363
- Rahul Dravid – 10,889
Most Runs in T20 International Cricket – Top 10
- Virat Kohli – 4,038
- Rohit Sharma – 3,974
- Martin Guptill – 3,531
- Babar Azam – 3,698
- Paul Stirling – 3,589
- David Warner – 3,192
- Mohammad Rizwan – 3,124
- Aaron Finch – 3,120
- Jos Buttler – 3,166
- Shakib Al Hasan – 2,382
Conclusion
Cricket keeps evolving, but these legendary batsmen's brilliance remains timeless.
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