ODI cricket has had some amazing batsmen who have set and broken many records. In this blog, we’ll highlight the top five ODI players with the most runs scored. These players have shown great skill and dedication, and their records reflect their hard work and talent.
5. Sanath Teran Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya, a well-known Sri Lankan cricketer, is one of the top run-scorers in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Over his career, he scored 13,430 runs in 445 ODIs, making him one of the greatest and most influential batsmen in limited-overs cricket.
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4. Ricky Thomas Ponting
Ricky Ponting, a famous Australian cricketer, is known for scoring a lot of runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He scored 13,704 runs in 375 ODI games, making him one of the highest run-scorers in ODI history.
3. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is one of the top run-scorers in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with over 13,848 runs. He is known for his steady performance, many centuries, and crucial innings that win matches, making him one of the best ODI players ever. For the most recent stats, check current sports resources because player records are updated frequently.
2. Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara, the well-known Sri Lankan cricketer, scored 14,234 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He played from 2000 to 2015 in 404 matches and averaged 41.98 runs per game. His excellent batting and consistent performance have made him one of the best ODI batsmen ever.
1. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with 18,426 runs. He did this in 463 matches, proving his skill and consistency over more than 20 years of playing top-level cricket.
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1989-2012 | 463 | 452 | 18426 | 200 | 44.83 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 2000-2015 | 404 | 380 | 14234 | 169 | 41.98 |
| Virat Kohli | 2008-2023 | 292 | 280 | 13848 | 183 | 58.67 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1995-2012 | 375 | 365 | 13704 | 164 | 42.03 |
| Sanath Jayasurya | 1989-2011 | 445 | 433 | 13430 | 189 | 32.36 |
