Most Runs Scores In International Cricket
Published: 20 Jan 2025
Cricket is a popular sport, and scoring runs is one of the most important parts of the game. Many famous cricketers have made big records by scoring thousands of runs in different game formats like Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 Internationals (T20Is).
Cricket is a game of skill, patience, and consistency. Over the years, many legendary batsmen have set incredible records by scoring the most runs in international and domestic cricket.
From cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to modern-day stars, the race for the highest run-scorer continues to be a fascinating aspect of the sport. This article explores the top run-scorers in cricket history, their achievements, and their impact on the game.
Let’s explore some of the Great Batter who have scored massive runs in cricket.
(All forms Test, ODI & T20i cricket)
Player Name | From- To | Runs | Matches | Highest | 100s | 50s |
SR Tendulkar (Ind) | 1989-2013 | 34357 | 664 | 248* | 100 | 164 |
KC Sangakkara (SL) | 2000-2015 | 28016 | 594 | 319 | 63 | 153 |
RT Ponting (Aus) | 1995-2012 | 27483 | 560 | 257 | 71 | 146 |
Virat Kohli (Ind) | 2008-2024 | 27239 | 539 | 254* | 81 | 141 |
DPMD Jayawardene (SL) | 1997-2015 | 25957 | 652 | 374 | 54 | 136 |
JH Kallis (SA) | 1995-2014 | 25534 | 519 | 224 | 62 | 149 |
Rahul Dravid (Ind) | 1996-2012 | 24208 | 509 | 270 | 48 | 146 |
BC Lara (WI) | 1990-2007 | 22358 | 430 | 400* | 53 | 111 |
ST Jayasuriya (SL) | 1989-2011 | 21032 | 586 | 340 | 42 | 103 |
S Chanderpaul (WI) | 1994-2015 | 20988 | 454 | 203* | 41 | 125 |
Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pak) | 1991-2007 | 20580 | 499 | 329 | 35 | 129 |
Joe Root (Eng) | 2012.2024 | 20079 | 350 | 262 | 51 | 108 |
AB de Villiers (SA) | 2004-2018 | 20014 | 420 | 278* | 47 | 109 |
CH Gayle (WI) | 1999-2021 | 19593 | 483 | 333 | 42 | 105 |
Rohit Sharma (Ind) | 2007-2024 | 19330 | 486 | 264 | 48 | 107 |
David Warner (Aus) | 2009-2024 | 18995 | 383 | 335* | 49 | 98 |
HM Amla (SA) | 2004-2019 | 18672 | 349 | 311* | 55 | 88 |
SC Ganguly (Ind) | 1992-2008 | 18575 | 424 | 239 | 38 | 107 |
SR Waugh (Aus) | 1985-2004 | 18496 | 493 | 200 | 35 | 95 |
LRPL Taylor (NZ) | 2006-2022 | 18199 | 450 | 290 | 40 | 93 |