Most Runs in ODI: Check Top 10 Batsmen with Highest Runs in One Day Matches

Most Runs in ODI Cricket: Cricket is among the most-watched and beloved sports in the world, especially in Southeast Asia. Countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh worship cricket.

The game originated in England a few centuries ago and spread to British colonies like the West Indies, India, South Africa and Australia. Cricket used to be played as a gentleman’s game, and a typical match lasted almost a week.

However, cricket has become immensely more exciting and action-packed since the introduction of the limited limited-overs format. Now, games can be completed in a day or even a few hours. The most popular limited-overs cricket format is the One-Day International (ODI).

As the name suggests, a typical ODI game is finished within a day and also allows players to flex their skills without sacrificing the entertainment of fans. The most exciting aspect of a cricket match is the batting, and almost all the fans love to see their favourite batsmen hit the ball across the stands.

Today, we’ll take a look at the highest run scorers in ODI cricket.

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Players With Most Runs in ODI Cricket

#1 Sachin Tendulkar

India’s Sachin Tendulkar is a living legend and is often regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time. Tendulkar is the highest run scorer in cricket and ODI and Test formats as well. In a career spanning over two decades, Tendulkar scored 18,426 runs in 463 games. It’s a record that will never be surpassed. Tendulkar also scored the first ODI double-century and has hit 49 centuries in the format too.

#2 Kumar Sangakkara

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara is counted among the greatest wicket-keepers and captains in cricket. Sangakkara led the Sri Lankan team to the 2011 World Cup final and also performed well as a batter in the subsequent 2015 edition. Sangakkara is the second-highest run-scorer of all time and in the ODI format as well. Sangakkara scored 14,234 runs in 404 matches with a highest score of 169 and hit 25 centuries.

#3 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is considered the best batsman in modern cricket and even after a 15-year career, is showing no signs of slowing down. Kohli is the fifth-highest run scorer in ODI cricket and International Cricket. Kohli has hit 79 centuries as well internationally. He is a top-order batsman and former captain of the Indian team. Kohli has scored 13,707 runs in ODI in just 291 games.

#4 Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting is another ICC Hall of Famer and an idol of Australian cricket. Ponting was an accomplished top-order batsman and excellent fielder who led Australia to two consecutive World Cup victories as a captain. He’s considered one of the most successful cricket captains and is also the fourth-highest run-scorer in International Cricket. Ponting scored 13,704 runs in 375 matches, along with 30 centuries.

#5 Sanath Jayasuriya

Sri Lanka’s Sanath Jayasuriya helped popularise the One-Day International format of cricket with his explosive playing style and match-winning performances. Jayasuriya was an all-rounder who also played a key role in the 1996 World Cup that Sri Lanka won. Jayasuriya scored 13,430 runs in 445 games.