Highest Run Scorers of All-Time in International Cricket

Cricket is the second-most popular sport in the world. The players who make it big in the sport are treated like celebrities and are idolized by millions of fans. In the world of cricket records, only a few achievements hold as much prestige as scoring the most runs in international cricket. Only 12 batsmen in the history of cricket have been able to score over 20,000 runs in all combined formats of international cricket. 

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also known to the world as the “God of Cricket,” has scored the highest runs in cricket history, being the first and only batsman to score over 30,000 runs. As the most runs scored by a batsman in international cricket history, Tendulkar is a legend who continues to inspire the up-and-coming generations of aspiring cricketers.

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In this article, we will take a look at the most runs in international cricket in all formats- ODI, T20, and Test. 

Top 20 | Most Runs in International Cricket 

Here is a list of the top 20 players who have scored the most runs by a batsman in all formats of international cricket. 

HS - Highest Score

BF - Balls Faced

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In the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, both Team India and its star players Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scripted history. India won the match by a record 228 runs. Virat Kohli scored a staggering 122 off 94 balls, and moved up a spot in the list, becoming the 5th cricketer to score the highest runs in all cricket formats. With this terrific century, King Kohli also became the fastest player in ODI history to score:

• 8000 runs
• 9,000 runs
• 10,000 runs
• 11,000 runs
• 12,000 runs
• 13,000 runs

The above 20 cricketers have scored the highest runs in international cricket and are one of the greatest players to have graced the sport. From Sachin Tendulkar's unrivalled 30,000 runs to modern-day stars like Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara, these legends have left an indelible mark on the sport. These legends continue to be an inspiration and will continue to aspire to the up-and-coming generation of young cricket players.