Top Run-Scorers
Introduction
Highlight the significance of run accumulation in cricket and introduce the featured players:
- Sachin Tendulkar: The highest run-scorer in international cricket.
- Virat Kohli: Modern-day batting maestro closing in on records.
- Rohit Sharma: Renowned for his explosive batting and multiple double centuries in ODIs.
Top International Run-Scorers
Provide a table of the top run-scorers across all formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is):
| Player | Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1989–2013 | 664 | 782 | 34,357 | 48.52 | 100 | 164 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 2000–2015 | 594 | 666 | 28,016 | 46.77 | 63 | 153 |
| Virat Kohli | 2008–2025 | 547 | 652 | 27,503 | 53.62 | 82 | 142 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1995–2012 | 560 | 668 | 27,483 | 45.95 | 71 | 146 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 1997–2015 | 652 | 725 | 25,957 | 39.15 | 54 | 136 |
Data Source: Cricwindow
Player Profiles
1. Sachin Tendulkar
- Total Runs: 34,357
- Career Span: 1989–2013
- Highlights:
- Record holder for most international centuries (100).
- The first player to score a double century in ODIs.
2. Virat Kohli
- Total Runs: 27,503
- Career Span: 2008–Present
- Highlights:
- Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in ODIs.
- Known for his consistency across all formats.
3. Rohit Sharma
- Total Runs: 19,581
- Career Span: 2007–Present
- Highlights:
- The only player with three double centuries in ODIs.
- Holds the highest individual ODI score of 264.
Recent Milestones
- Virat Kohli: Surpassed 14,000 ODI runs, becoming the fastest to achieve this feat.
- Rohit Sharma: Crossed 19,000 international runs, solidifying his position among the elite batsmen.
Conclusion
This page offers a detailed overview of cricket’s leading run-scorers, celebrating their contributions and milestones that have enriched the sport’s history.