Top 10 Batsmen in The World in All Formats

Cricket has produced the most spell-binding talents over the years. These talents have grown has unforgettable legends and defined the way cricket is played nowadays. A lot of sparkling and elusive batsmen have made their mark with the runs and tons they have registered on the scoreboard and without a doubt they have entertained their fans too.

Let us have a look at the best batsmen in the world.

10 Best Batsmen in The World

Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the best cricketer of all time, has exceptional figures in Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs). Sachin scored 15921 runs in test cricket in 329 innings at an average of 53.78 which include 51 hundreds and 68 fiftees. In ODIs, Sachin scored 18426 runs in 452 innings at an average of 44.83 including 49 hundreds and 96 fiftees. Also, Sachin has the record of hitting over 50000 runs across formats and 100 hundreds in international cricket.

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Kumar Sangakara (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lankan wicket-keeper legend, Kumar Sangakara is one of the best wicketkeeper batsmen in the world and one of the most successful batsmen from his country. The left hander has scored 12400 runs in 233 innings in tests with 38 hundreds and 52 fiftees to his name.  Sangakara’s ODI records were exceptional too, where he scored 14234 runs 380 matches at an average of 41.98 including 25 hundreds and 93 fiftees.

Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is considered amongst of the best cricketers of the world. Ponting scored an impressive 13378 runs at an average of 51.85 in tests that had whopping 41 hundreds and 62 fiftees. In ODIs, Ponting has scored 13704 runs in 375 matches including 30 hundreds and 82 fiftees, at an average of 42.03.

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Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)

Sri-Lankan right hander Mahela Jayawardene has numerous achievements to his name. In test cricket, Jayawardene has scored 11814 runs with an average of 49.84 including 34 hundreds and 50 fiftees. Similarly, in ODIs, Jayawardene has scored 12650 runs at an average of 33.37 in 448 matches including 19 hundreds and 77 fiftees.  The former Sri-Lankan player has also scored 9 fiftees including  a hundred in T20Is.

Virat Kohli (India)

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli barely has any records that do not have his name. Kohli is one of the most successful batsmen in the current era with accolades in every format of the game. In test cricket, Kohli has scored 8947 runs in 195 innings at an average of 48.89. His ODI stats include 13906 runs from 283 innings at an average of 57.18 with 50 hundreds and 72 fifties. Virat’s T20I stats include 37 fifties and a hundred.

Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Jacques Kallis was one of the best batsmen in all formats for South Africa. He served as the most consistent all-rounder for South Africa over the years. Kallis’ test records include 13289 runs from 280 innings with 45 hundreds and 59 fiftees. His ODI stats include 11579 runs from 328 matches at an average of 44.36 with 17 hundreds and 86 fiftees.

Rahul Dravid (India)

Rahul Dravid is considered one of the finest test batsmen for India. With over  13000 runs from 286 innings including 36 hundreds and 63 fiftees in tests,  and over 10000 runs from 344 matches in ODIs, Dravid was one of the most prolific cricketers in India.

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Brian Lara (West Indies)

West Indies legend Brian Charles Lara remains unbeaten in several records amongst the players from his country. The best batsman in the world from West Indies, Lara had over 10000 runs in both ODIs and Tests with an average of 40.48 and 52.88 respectively.

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka’s legendary all-rounder Sanath Jaysuriya is still considered the most destructive batsman from Sri Lanka. His exemplary stats include 13430 runs in ODIs from 32.36 matches which include 28 hundreds and 68 fiftees. His test career on the other hand includes 14 hundreds and 31 fiftees with nearly 7000 runs in the bank.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)

Shivnarine Chanderpaul is counted amongst the finest left handers from West Indies after Brian Lara. Known for his unconventional playing style, Chanderpaul scored an elusive 30 hundreds and 66 fiftees in tests which comprised of his 11867 runs at an average of 51.37 runs.  His ODI stats included 8778 runs from 251 innings at an average of 41.6 including 11 hundreds and 59 fiftees.

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