Players With Most Runs In ODI Cricket

most runs in odi cricket

Take a look at the list of players with most runs in ODI Cricket

Deepansh Bajaj Feb. 27, 2025

Virat Kohli scored his 14000th run in India's group A clash against Arch-Rivals Pakistan en- route to his 82nd International ton & 51st ODI ton. The star Indian maestro also surpassed the Australian batter Ricky Ponting in the elite list. Who are the top runs in the ODI format let's have a look.

Most Runs In ODI Cricket

1. Sachin Tendulkar- 18,426 Runs

The 'God Of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar has amassed 18426 runs to become the highest run-scorer in the format with a highest score of 200 not out against South Africa. Sachin played 463 ODI games for India at an average of 44.83.

Sachin Tendulkar ODI

2. Kumar Sangakkara-14,234 Runs

Veteran Sri Lankan left-handed opener Kumar Sangakkara follows suit with 14,234 Runs in 404 matches at an average of nearly 42 with the highest score being 169. Sangakkara in his prime was the backbone of the Sri Lankan batting lineup along with Mahela Jayawardene.

kumar sangakkara

3. Virat Kohli- 14,085 Runs

Modern Day legend Virat Kohli is the latest entrant into this list. Kohli scored his 82nd International hundred 51st ODI ton against Pakistan meanwhile he also scored his 14000th run. Kohli achieved this feat in just 299 ODI matches.

virat kohli ODI

4. Ricky Ponting- 13,704

Ricky Ponting, Australia's batting maestro has amassed 13000 runs coming fourth on the list. Ricky played a pivotal role at number 3 for the Kangaroos in laying down the foundation for the remaining Aussie batting lineup.

ricky ponting

5. Sanath Jayasuriya- 13,430

Another Sri Lankan legend the veteran opener Sanath Jayasuriya has accumulated 13K runs in ODI Cricket displaying his wide range of shots across the playing area, Sanath played a crucial role in laying down the platform for Sri Lanka.

Sanath Jayasuriya

Most Runs In ODI Cricket (Table)

Player Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Average
SR Tendulkar (IND) 1989-2012 463 452 18426 200* 44.83
KC Sangakkara (Asia/ICC/SL) 2000-2015 404 380 14234 169 41.98
V Kohli (IND) 2008-2025 299 287 14085 183 58.2
RT Ponting (AUS/ICC) 1995-2012 375 365 13704 164 42.03
ST Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) 1989-2011 445 433 13430 189 32.36
DPMD Jayawardene (Asia/SL) 1998-2015 448 418 12650 144 33.37
Inzamam-ul-Haq (Asia/PAK) 1991-2007 378 350 11739 137* 39.52
JH Kallis (Afr/ICC/SA) 1996-2014 328 314 11579 139 44.36
SC Ganguly (Asia/IND) 1992-2007 311 300 11363 183 41.02
RG Sharma (IND) 2007-2025 270 262 11049 264 48.88

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